The working world has changed much since the outbreak of COVID-19 and the key challenges that many industries currently face are networking-based, see how Cisco lays down plans to solve three major network issues.
Social distancing measures mean that most companies have to adjust to remote working. By extension, employees are saddled with this responsibility as well.
Several issues arise from this situation. However, Cisco, a networking and technology giant, offers practical solutions to three remote working issues. We will take a brief look at what these suggestions are.
Enabling Secure Internet Access
One key tool for working remotely is a secure internet access solution. Whether it is to enable employees to deliver at their jobs or to keep up with virtual meetings; the internet is the backbone of remote work.
Cisco suggests that the IT department of a company can solve this issue through these means:
“A VPN connection, a virtual office router deployed at home and providing not only connectivity but also security, Wi-Fi, switching and more, or by setting up access points that bridge to the corporate network.”
In countries like Nigeria, some companies can foot the bill for mega data bundles for their employees as well. Cisco Meraki also offers solutions to network issues.
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Continuing Essential Businesses
There are some businesses that cannot be closed down even during a pandemic. Cisco’s article mentions such consumer businesses as: food retailers, healthcare, and transportation.
Such companies can turn to their IT department to help them do the following: give shoppers a ‘straight forward’ shopping guide, help hospitals keep track of critical devices, and also monitor employees’ health.
Cisco’s DNA Spaces can help solve these problems as well. The blog mentioned that it provides the following location-based services for companies: location analytics, engagement toolkits, and enterprise integrations.
Temporary Healthcare Support
The explosion of COVID-19 cases worldwide means that temporary health facilities have to be set up. This is true as hospitals and clinics are getting overrun.
While more healthcare workers are important to keep these temporary facilities running, they also need an IT department’s assistance. Cisco suggests:
“The quickest way to address this challenge is to leverage the existing indoor wireless network, using external directional or omni antennas, to extend to the nearby facility.”
There are other ways that the referenced article suggests that IT can be for help. Cisco touts its Healthcare virtual series for further assistance.
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