The Epoch Blog

Power X, a large energy conglomerate, allows remote employees and contractors to access company systems via a Virtual Private Network (VPN). The company’s technical team would prefer on-site access only, but they learned quickly during the COVID-19 pandemic that such security precautions seemingly hinder business continuity.

The COVID-19 pandemic altered the way people work all over the globe. Many companies now openly recognize that a remote workforce can be productive, cost-effective, and collaborative. The well-known insurance company, Allstate, perfectly illustrates the movement towards remote work. Before the pandemic, only 20% of its workforce was remote; now, 75% work from home.

In just ten years digital transformation has made the jump from  buzzword to IT strategy. For years, so-called transformation strategists hawked one process after another, each guaranteeing success if organizations would just commit the right amount of money and time. But even before there were success stories and case studies from organizations who claim to have transformed their IT systems, we all knew what we were trying to accomplish, even if we didn’t quite know how. The goal: creating value for your organization through adopting digital technology.

IT has always been the great differentiator. With the right IT solutions, organizations can innovate,
deliver increased value, and facilitate meaningful transformation that helps you achieve your most
critical outcomes.