TOOLS FOR REMOTE WORKER 1. Statistics 2. Top 10 benefits of working from home of households in the UK in 2014 had a broadband connection, Research from Stanford University says home workers are take fewer sick days and enjoy a quieter working environment. Though 73% 13% of CIOs say they hear workers complain about being tied to their desks. 40% think commuting will be a thing of the past by 2036. WORK-LIFE BALANCE According to Forbes, these are the top 10 benefits of working from home: organisations believe their employees would be far happier and more productive given the ability to work from home and on the move. 7 in 10 of us are able to work at home or on the move. and only 48% of UK workers still work primarily from the office 87% SAVING ON PETROL WORK LIFE 2 1 AVOIDING TRAFFIC 3 MORE PRODUCTIVITY 4 ELIMINATING LONG COMMUTES 6 LESS DISTRACTIONS 5 ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY 10 A survey of business owners predicts that 60% of office workers will regularly work from home by 2022. 60% 1/3 of employees MORE TIME WITH FAMILY 9 LESS STRESSFUL WORK ENVIRONMENT 8 QUIETER ATMOSPHERE 7 3. Technologies Source : www.statista.com / www.theguardian.com / www.virginmediabusiness.co.uk / www.forbes.com MORE PRODUCTIVE, KEY DEVICES KEY ADDITIONAL HARDWARE KEY TECHNOLOGIES 50% of people in Germany 57% in the US and 75% of people in Sweden had a smartphone in 2014 SMARTPHONE Global tablet sales in 2015 are expected to exceed PC sales TABLET of internet users own a PC 91% 4G (LTE) Fast and increasingly widespread mobile connection VPN Secure remote access to your network UC Combines email, phone, conferencing and more, from any number Stockage Cloud Remote access to files and applications SaaS Business apps available anywhere, on any device Portable projectors Pocket sized presentation tools enable remote workers to make an impact. Secure portable drives Enhanced protection for sensitive date. Remote printing Secure, convenient printing