Use of handheld devices in retail likely to accelerate, but security is paramount
Businesses of all types have been going digital at their own pace, but the coronavirus pandemic has indisputably sped up the process. In the wake of shutdown orders, retailers and restaurants had to quickly modify their game plan. Many stores and eateries had crafted their business model around inviting people into their space to be served. For safety reasons, interactions now should be short and involve as little contact as possible. As a result, numerous businesses in the retail industry risked being left behind if they were unable to keep up with changing trends and new requirements.
Why the Zero Trust model is essential for effective security
“Trust is a fragile thing — hard to earn, easy to lose.”
— M.J. Arlidge
For years, technology architecture was built on the premise that you’re safe behind the firewall on known and trusted devices, simply because they were placed on the domain. But as cybercriminals have become more skilled and cybersecurity attack vectors and breach methods more sophisticated, a perimeter security model is no longer strong enough to ensure the level of protection modern companies want and need. Zero Trust is quickly becoming the gold standard approach, particularly as remote work scales and device proliferation continues.
IT leaders prepare for new reality after coronavirus disruption
The coronavirus pandemic has affected all aspects of business, but for many companies, IT has been at the forefront of implementing changes necessitated by safety precautions such as shelter-in-place orders worldwide.
CEO Corner: A shift in IT priorities spotlights the digital employee experience
The spread of the coronavirus pandemic has underscored our country (and the planet) adapting to a “new normal.” Savvy businesses are recognizing this phenomenon isn’t just about surviving shelter-in-place orders and adopting temporary work habits — it’s about a larger transformational shift highlighting the digital employee experience. The needs and expectations of employees have changed forever, and companies must lead or get left behind.
Tech Orchard enterprise mobility engineer selected as one of VMware’s EUC vExperts
Since Michael Troelstrup joined Tech Orchard in 2017, he has been integral in our growth trajectory and has been a catalyst for helping us provide an increasingly high level of service to clients across industries and throughout the country. It is with great pride that we announce that his knowledge and work ethic have been recognized by VMware.
CEO Corner: Make remote work seamless with VMware Workspace ONE
As the novel coronavirus COVID-19 spreads worldwide, more employers are considering protecting employees by implementing work-from-home periods. Some of the nation’s largest employers, including Facebook, Google, Microsoft and others, have already implemented remote work periods to reduce the possibility of spreading disease.