The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to update and fix some of our current tech systems, including remote work models. In companies that were unprepared for the sudden transition to a distributed workforce, leadership teams are now fully engaged in planning some much-needed technology changes and upgrades, including embracing the capabilities of the cloud, artificial intelligence and machine learning.
While nearly every business will have to make some technology adjustments for the post-pandemic world, certain changes will be more widespread than others. We asked the members of Forbes Technology Council what urgent tech needs the current crisis has highlighted for many businesses. Below, they share some changes that they believe most companies will need to address.
1. Invest In Reliable Cloud And SaaS Tools
In this crisis, one thing we’ve seen is that some of the larger organizations we work with are struggling to host and connect all of their employees working remotely. Today, their on-premise infrastructure is simply not able to meet the digital needs of their entire workforce. Companies need to anticipate new work practices, unload that technical burden and migrate to the cloud and SaaS tools. - Sébastien Ricard, LumApps
2. Implement Security And Monitoring
Agile software is more important. Companies operating in the cloud with secure DevOps workflows can quickly adapt as requirements shift. With apps and infrastructure stressed, visibility to head off performance and availability issues improves customer experience. Bad actors may see opportunity in this situation. Preemptively implementing security and monitoring best practices keeps apps healthy. - Suresh Vasudevan, Sysdig