Introduction
Companies world over are resistant to the concept of the distributed workforce. Now, due to the COVID-19 situation things have started to change quickly. They have a right to work from home. So, work gonna well while taking precautions to halt the spread of the virus.
According to some studies done before the pandemic, only one-third of people in the US were working from home. Moreover, companies like Google were mulling over the policies for remote working in case they needed to get employees to work from home. However, the COVID-19 breakout has forced companies to get employees to work from home.
It has become necessary for organizations to digitally transform workplaces and education institutions to be able to operate effectively. Companies that are able to use technology will have to fine-tune its use and reassess the business model in near future. Therefore, that helps fast-track digital transformation to compete. As result, they have realized the importance of digital transformation.
The capacity to telecommute is an advantage numerous workers value. While numerous organizations do not have the infrastructure to offer that ability without sacrifices to “the same old thing.” Many companies hope to eventually go back to the usual work-in-office policies. However, some companies and business leaders will realize the benefits of digital transformation to employees. In fact, it can work effectively. If nothing else comes out of this situation, at least the businesses will have valuable experience about what is necessary. In addition, businesses can know how to accommodate work-from-home needs in the future when there is another outbreak or other financial reasons.
Tech Advancement and use in the current scenario
Coronavirus Crisis is acting as an added impetus for businesses to outsource digital transformation and software development for their businesses. There are various cloud-based platforms. So, that is making it easier for businesses, education institutes, health facilities, and government organizations. Also, that can operate in these unprecedented times. For example, some Tools, Zoom, Tencent’s WeChat Work, or Alibaba-owned DingTalk are making it easier for all to collaborate.
To help businesses in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many tech companies are coming up with tools. These tools can support companies and organizations when going remote for extending trial periods or for lower fees. Recent studies have reported that worldwide spending on the technologies and services that enable digital transformation is forecast to reach $2.3 trillion (£1.8 trillion) in 2023, with the period from 2019 to 2023 seeing a steady expansion of digital spending to reach this figure.
The recent pandemic outbreak has made conference organizers and business owners come up with new strategies and options in the interest of employees and the whole business community in order to safeguard all. New innovations and strategies can result in further betterment of the whole digital transformation landscape.
Some of the tools available today include:
- Google Hangout Suite: Google allows free access to its advanced features that normally have a fee every month for Hangouts Meet to all G Suite and G Suite Education customers for coming months.
- Microsoft: Microsoft is offering a free of cost 6 month trial of ‘Microsoft Teams’ in order to let schools, hospitals and businesses operate virtually.
- Zoom: Zoom has seen its popularity skyrocket in this time of crisis. People across the globe are able to use its service for online consultation, discussions, meetings, etc.
- LogMeIn: This tool enables organizations to have a discussion over conference calls by offering services like ‘GoToMeeting’ and ‘GoToWebinar’
- Webex: When Cisco Systems came up with WebEx as a brilliant achievement, then, WebEx appeared.. Webex is currently powering more than 20 million reliable meetings per month.
Conclusion
The COVID-19 Pandemic has forced everyone across the globe to rethink going about their daily lives whether it’s school, office, or travel. Digital tools (mentioned above) are trying to provide some sort of resemblance to normality and digital transformation. Particularly, it is going to continue in long run as well. It’s been imperative to digitally transform our places of work and education to be able to operate effectively.
Those companies are able to adapt to technology well to keep going and rethink their business model for the future. In order to do it, companies can use fast-tracking, and adjusting towards digital transformation. To overcome this challenge, TechTIQ Solutions offers professional & cost-effective digital solutions in a time-bound manner. Notably, that enables businesses to better engage their customers and grow businesses in this digital era.
If global leadership is able to rise to the occasion then this pandemic offers a great opportunity to digitally transform our societies and economies. After all, how many physical meetings do you really need when digital connectivity is accessible and reliable? As millions of more office workers log onto the day job from home. Thus, that number suddenly seems vanishingly small.
Achieving Digital transformation and its benefits is the ultimate challenge in this situation of crisis. Digital transformation impacts not only industry structures and strategic positioning but it affects all levels of an organization. Evenly, it extends the supply chain. Business leaders must constantly challenge their organizations to ensure this change can increase productivity gains and significant competitive advantage all the while delivering exceptional customer experience in the future as well.
