Top Tips when Designing Your IT Infrastructure to Enable Hybrid-Working

To enable hybrid-working effectively, businesses should design their IT infrastructure to be flexible, scalable, and secure. Here are some tips for designing an IT infrastructure to enable hybrid-working: 

• Use cloud-based networking solutions that offer greater flexibility and scalability than traditional networking solutions. 

• Provide employees with the devices they need to work effectively, whether they are on-site or remote, and ensure that these devices are configured to meet the company's security requirements. 

• Provide employees with the applications they need to work effectively, whether they are on-site or remote, and ensure that these applications are secure and compliant with company policies. 

• Ensure that employees have access to support when they need it, whether it's from in-house IT staff or from a third-party provider. 

• Use a encrypted communications such as IPSec or SSL to secure remote connections to company networks and applications. 

• Implement two-factor authentication to add an extra layer of security to logins. 

• Use antivirus software to protect devices from malware and other security threats. 

• Regularly update software and security policies to stay up to date with the latest security threats and best practices. 

Hybrid-working is here to stay, and businesses that embrace it will reap the benefits of increased productivity, reduced real estate costs, and improved employee satisfaction. However, to enable hybrid-working effectively, businesses need to address the challenges, security concerns, infrastructure and operating considerations, and cost implications of this new way of working. By following the tips and best practices outlined in this blog post, businesses can design a robust, secure, and flexible IT infrastructure that supports both on-site and remote workers. With the right IT infrastructure in place, businesses can enable hybrid-working successfully and enjoy the many benefits it offers. 

At WhiteSpider, we have extensive experience in designing and building hybrid-working infrastructure solutions for our clients. We understand the challenges, security concerns, and cost implications of enabling hybrid-working, and we know how to design and implement IT infrastructure that is both flexible and secure. Contact us to find out more or to have an in depth conversation.