In the last few years, we’ve witnessed a significant shift in how IT decision makers support their organizations. With the rapid acceleration of distributed workforces, companies are dealing with a matrix of vendors and point solutions born out of necessity. But the need to improve security, provide employees with flexibility in device choice while keeping them productive, and get employees up and running more quickly to accelerate time to value is driving vendor consolidation with the goal of reducing costs and complexity.
Companies looking for integrated, flexible work solutions don’t need to make trade-offs: the right solution brings value to employees by giving them choice without sacrificing security and productivity. And IT teams can find value by focusing less on device management and more on strategic responsibilities that have been proven to boost employee satisfaction.
Gartner Inc., Gartner Digital Workplace Summit Presentation, “Four Viewpoints the Workplace Leader Must Take to Guarantee a Successful Future”, Stuart Downes, June 12-13, 2023. GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and is used herein with permission. All rights reserved.
The new world: Flexible work without compromise
Today at Microsoft Inspire, we shared how companies and their IT leaders are adapting to the new world of flexible work while keeping devices secure, employees productive and IT efficiencies trending upward. We showcased how this demand is resulting in companies seeking the support of Microsoft and our partners in areas where they need additional expertise — including shifting their device management to the cloud and leveraging AI to improve workforce productivity.
Windows at Microsoft Inspire on-demand session: Hear how organizations like Krones and Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust dealt with the acceleration to more flexible work, becoming truly innovative in how they supported their employees and provided IT value.
One significant “leap forward” is Windows 365, which is designed to help companies better meet the needs of their flexible workforce. With the general availability of Windows 365 Frontline, companies can now extend the power of Windows in the cloud to shift and part-time workers. Secure by design and easy to deploy and manage, Windows 365 Frontline enables new ways to work, without compromising security, productivity or IT resources.
source: blogs.windows.com