The role of the IT leader is evolving once again in 2017 as we navigate the ever-shifting sands of emerging technologies, business trends, and human demands.
As we dive into the new year, let’s take a look at what trends we can expect to drive IT purchasing decisions and what workers want from IT in 2017.
Less is More
IT in 2017 is about simplification. Employees don’t want to be wowed with fancy gadgets and they’re tired of having to create new passwords and logins; they simply want their lives to be made easier, so they can focus on the task in hand.
So help them out with tech that speaks to the platforms they already use, that’s intuitive and has proven high adoption rates, and that they can use on the device of their choice. Focus on solutions that reduce admin time and enable employees to work from anywhere.
On-the-Go Connectivity
With 81% of workers spending less than 40 hours per week at their desks, near and far business travel should be a high priority for IT teams to tackle in 2017. Whether it’s traveling to the other side of town for a client meeting, or halfway around the world for a conference, keeping employees connected and at optimum productivity is essential.
As the power of cloud computing continues to rise, what we’ll see in 2017 is more and more businesses making the jump to a pure-cloud model that includes their communication as well as productivity. Pure-cloud solutions are the key to enabling your anywhere workers, wherever they are, with the only necessity being an internet connection and the device of their choice.