Q4 is here and whilst it’s still premature to mention end of year festivities, autumn is upon us. This month we look at tips to help your team’s performance, wherever they are located along with how to get your network running more smoothly.
Mobile-optimised workspaces
These days your team can be working together seamlessly, regardless of where they are physically located. This collaborative working can improve productivity and decision-making and save money whilst attracting top talent. How do you make sure you have all the right jigsaw pieces in place to make this happen?
- Cloud-based – ensuring seamless access to files, applications and collaboration tools from any device
- Mobile-first apps – offering intuitive and responsive tools with the same functionality as desktop versions
- Robust collaboration tools – including real-time editing, file sharing and video conferencing
- Secure mobile device management – protecting sensitive company data
- Employee training – equipping employees with the skills they need
Solving network issues
Whatever devices and apps you are using, you need to be able to rely on your network to make sure it’s always there for your team to use. Here are some tips to keeping things running smoothly:
- What’s the problem? Make sure you know what potential issues could be and make sure they are documented to help speed up your diagnosis
- Check physical connections Has something come unplugged or switched off? A quick check can help rule out or identify simple problems
- Test network connectivity By checking connections around the devices on your network you can gain valuable insight as to how it functions and where problems might arise
- Assess network configuration Errors here can often cause connectivity problems
- Monitor network performance This can help you identify ongoing issues and potential bottlenecks, allowing you to take pre-emptive action
- Make sure security and updates are always up to date This can prevent many common problems and is a vital part of your cyber security hygiene