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There are undoubtedly going to be long-lasting changes to many aspects of life due to the pandemic, of which one is the idea of a workplace being a fixed physical location.

Whilst periods of uncertainty can often bring stress, they can also bring positive change.

Telecommunications have always been an integral part for most businesses, and when we consider how many people are now working remotely, getting your telecoms setup right is essential.

New Year is a time for all things new: resolutions, business goals, opportunities.

As far as years go, 2020 has been an unexpected year for everyone!

Entire workforces have had to adapt to new working conditions, using new technologies and having to cut costs where they can.

So, what do we think 2021 will hold, and how can you plan ahead?

Technology has been changing rapidly in the last few years, as have many businesses – particularly in response to uncertainty. The latest technology is often avoided due to the confusion around how to implement it, even when businesses know that their teams can benefit from it.

Video conferencing has become a regular part of our work experience, and with another spell of lockdowns, that isn’t likely to change anytime soon.

Technology-facing businesses are facing a multitude of challenges and changes in the midst of the pandemic, including supporting staff who are working remotely and customers relying on online support, now more than ever.

With many businesses operating on a combination of remote and office working it means that now more than ever, people are trying to keep productivity levels up in a period of high stress and uncertainty.

So, how can you stay productive?

After months of remote working for many organisations, employees are slowly trickling back into office spaces, in many cases, combined with remote working.
The new ways of working are sure to impact our idea of the traditional ‘office’ moving forwards, but what does this future look like?

Video conferencing may have seemed suitable only for larger corporations in the past, but now it’s becoming increasingly common amongst businesses of all sizes across industries as a way to adapt to changing working situations.

Used for meetings, webinars and training sessions amongst other things, video conferencing is primarily a form of collaboration and communication.

It comes with its own pros and cons, however.

A business growth strategy incorporates many different elements. From marketing, right through to finance and operations. One important element of a strategy is how your business will implement and make use of IT, which is one area many overlook. Many businesses might think of IT as being just using computers and laptops to get work done, but it’s actually a lot more complex than that.