Security News > 2021 > September > Future of work: Cybersecurity and hybrid working as top two enterprise priorities

The pandemic has changed technology priorities for organizations worldwide finds a report from Omdia on the future of work.

The top two enterprise priorities are now cybersecurity and hybrid working, with customer experience, business processes and better empowering frontline workers tied in third place at 49%. Working away from the traditional office will be the new norm finds the report as 58% of employees confirmed they will either be primarily home-based or will adopt a hybrid work style.

The research also found that working remotely is improving employee productivity, with 68% of enterprises believing employee productivity has improved since the mass move to remote working and 35% of respondents reporting they have the metrics to prove it.

"The world of work has undergone significant change due to the disruptions brought about by the pandemic," said Adam Holtby, Principal Analyst, Digital Workplace, Omdia.

"Our research shows that people, process, place, and technology transformation are the foundation upon which successful digital workplace ecosystems are created. However, an anywhere workforce is reliant on a diverse set of capabilities and this new normal is presenting new challenges. Businesses must now reinvent themselves to create productive, safe and empowering environments for their employees. It's time to focus less on work location and more on employee experience."

Fifty percent of respondents say that technology vendors have been very helpful in supporting the transition to remote working.

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