{"id":8768,"date":"2025-05-06T10:22:51","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T14:22:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.compucom.com\/?p=8768"},"modified":"2025-05-13T11:33:19","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T15:33:19","slug":"opportunity-in-uncertainty-optimize-your-remote-hybrid-or-in-office-setup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.compucom.com\/opportunity-in-uncertainty-optimize-your-remote-hybrid-or-in-office-setup\/","title":{"rendered":"Opportunity in Uncertainty: Optimize Your Remote, Hybrid, or In-Office Setup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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SNAPSHOT: <\/strong>Whether your company has landed on remote work, hybrid setups, or return to office (RTO), each model presents unique IT challenges. We recommend letting strategic optimization be your guiding star, armoring your company against volatile changes. Here, we delve into the reality of modern workplace structures. We\u2019ll explore how to ensure your IT infrastructure is fine-tuned to thrive AND support long-term success, finding opportunity as you navigate ongoing economic uncertainty.<\/em><\/em>
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Emma Mak<\/strong> \u2022\u202fStaff Writer<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Long-Term Work Structures and the IT Implications<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Long-term work structures have solidified over 2023 and 2024. As of 2025, 36% of enterprise workers in North America are hybrid\/remote<\/a>, while the rest are back to full-time office schedules. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While there continues to be a lot of back-and-forth about which work model fosters better productivity, the truth is, regardless of your company\u2019s final work setup, the transition hasn\u2019t been easy and there\u2019s likely been some impact for your IT environment.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adding to the complexity, in early 2025, the Global Economic Policy Uncertainty Index<\/a>\u00a0reached its highest level this century \u2014 creating a challenging business landscape that necessitates a strategic approach to IT infrastructure to ensure resilience and adaptability.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 We’ve pinpointed four major IT pain points related to work setups that companies are facing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  2. Inefficient cloud vs. on-prem balance<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Connectivity and collaboration issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Inadequate office setup and print infrastructure<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    The silver lining: <\/strong>By proactively addressing these pain points, your company can significantly enhance its operational efficiency, giving you a strategic advantage over your competitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Pain Point 1: Unsuitable Network Architecture<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

    Remember the mad scramble five years ago to get everyone set up with laptops, switch to SD-WAN, and create a decentralized workforce practically overnight? In the rush, most infrastructure setups weren\u2019t designed to last. Many of you are asking if your company\u2019s reliance on SD-WAN, which is more complex to manage and troubleshoot<\/a>, is still appropriate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Solution: Enhance Network Resilience and Adaptability<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

    Here\u2019s the deal: moving to SD-WAN was likely the right move, as it offers flexibility, scalability, and cost efficiency. However, your network shouldn\u2019t remain stuck in 2020. It\u2019s 2025 \u2013 are you using best practices for network management to maintain security, performance, and user satisfaction? We can help evaluate and optimize existing network setups by: <\/p>\n\n\n\n