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9 Effective Ways to Enable Secure and Productive Remote Working for Your Workforce

Written by Intercity | Mar 30, 2020 3:35:00 PM

At Intercity, we're all about empowering businesses to thrive in the modern world, and that means supporting remote working with the best tech out there. With the rise of hybrid and remote teams, it’s more important than ever to ensure your workforce can collaborate, stay productive, and, most importantly, feel secure—whether they're in the office, at home, or on the go.

Here's how we use Microsoft 365, Azure, and our own expert solutions to keep our team working seamlessly, securely, and with a bit of fun along the way!

 

1. User Identity and Access: Keeping it Simple & Secure

At Intercity, we’ve simplified access by creating a unified user identity system. This ensures that only the right people get into the right resources, without the hassle of juggling passwords. Plus, we can quickly spot any suspicious activity—peace of mind guaranteed!

2. Multi-Factor Authentication: Double the Protection

We love making things secure, but we don’t want to slow anyone down. That’s why we use a combination of Windows Hello for Business and Azure Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) for that extra layer of security. And with Conditional Access, we make sure only the right people are getting in, no matter where they’re working from.

3. Managing Devices: Always On, Always Secure

Our devices stay in top shape with Connect by Intercity—our solution for secure, Microsoft 365-native working. Whether you're in the office or working from home, your device is always compliant, updated, and ready to go!

4. Productivity Applications: Work Anywhere, Anytime

Work from anywhere with Microsoft 365! Our team accesses Office apps on the web, mobile, or desktop, sharing files, collaborating in real-time, and storing everything safely in the cloud. It’s the ultimate productivity powerhouse!

5. Meetings & Collaboration: Teams Makes it Easy

We LOVE Microsoft Teams! From daily stand-ups to virtual “water cooler” chats in our own custom Teams channels, it’s how we stay connected. We even host regular webinars, so no one misses out, no matter where they’re working.

6. Access to Line of Business (LOB) Apps: Secure Access, No Matter Where You Are

For those times when we need to connect back to base, Windows Virtual Desktop has us covered. With secure access via the browser, we ensure no customer data stays on the device, keeping everything locked down and safe.

7. Service Monitoring: Keeping Everything Running Smoothly

With so many of us working remotely, service monitoring is crucial. We keep a close eye on everything to make sure your team’s productivity stays top-notch without any hiccups.

8. Culture - Keeping the Team Spirit Alive

Remote work doesn’t mean remote culture! We’ve set up fun virtual spaces and regular events to keep our team connected, motivated, and engaged. We encourage social interaction, regular breaks, and making time for some fresh air!

9. Designing for Specific Roles: Tailored Support for Everyone

Not all roles are tech-heavy, and that’s okay! We make sure our tech tools align with everyone’s needs, offering tailored support to help all our team members feel confident and productive.

 

Ready to Empower Your Remote Team?

At Intercity, we’re experts in making remote work easy, secure, and productive. Ready to take your team’s productivity to the next level?

Let’s chat! Get in touch for a discovery call, and let us show you how we can help your organisation unlock the full potential of remote working.