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Here are some of the benefits imparted by cloud services on the remote working population.

The Gartner CFO survey revealed that almost 74% CFOs plan to shift at least 5% of previously on-site employees to permanently remote positions post the Covid-19 pandemic. Another report by Upwork found that companies are positively adapting to the remote work scenario and 68% of hiring managers said that remote work is getting easier. 

These statistics suggest that remote work is becoming a trend and is being highly accepted by businesses across the globe. This pandemic-induced alliteration of workspace shift has increased productivity and reduced maintenance and on-premise costs considerably. Cloud computing is making the shift scalable and convenient in many ways. Since the ongoing digital transformation has visibly increased the cloud migration of enterprises, it is sure to impact the working patterns. Let us understand how cloud computing benefits the remote working system in different ways. 

  • Easy and Seamless Acess

Reduced accessibility usually hinders the workflow, especially during remote work. Cloud ensures seamless 24/7 accessibility of information from anywhere. Geographical barriers disappear with cloud platforms and it unifies the workforce scattered across the globe through a single digital platform. All the employees need is an internet connection and they can get data from different devices in real-time. While enhancing easy access, the cloud also enables employers to control the access by restricting it to specific resources by giving permissions and securely authenticating data. 

  • Scale Up or Down Anytime

Remote work demands enterprises to accommodate a large number of employees from different parts of the globe and connect them through cloud platforms. This would require them to scale the services whenever needed. Cloud scalability is a widely recognized feature. Cloud computing enables you to scale up or down according to the needs with reduced installation and maintenance costs compared to on-premise devices. With scalable operations and data storage, businesses can grow their services and workforce easily without any special configurations. 

  • Go Away Hackers

Cloud exhibits a variety of security authentication procedures and claims to be a highly monitored platform. The shift to remote work had increased the number of data breaches and cybersecurity failures in the past year. Especially, in the wake of the pandemic, many companies were affected by a surge in cyber fraud. Cloud ensures that your data in remote data centers are safe by providing a shared responsibility model. The overall security is granted and users can themselves enforce various methods of authentication including data encryptions and multi-factor authentication. 

  • Collaborate From Anywhere

Since cloud does not come with any geographical limitations, it is easier for employers and employees to collaborate while working remotely. Remote work is often seen as a barrier to collaboration effectively since there is no specific workspace. But there is. It is the digital space. Many cloud-based tools have been developed by companies to enhance collaboration in the current work environment. Working with real-time updates and feedbacks is possible with cloud computing. 

  • Cloud Is Equal to Enhanced Productivity

Remote work is often blamed to deteriorate productivity levels since nobody can work together in a single physical space. Cloud proves this theory wrong. With cloud computing, organizations can make efficient decisions through real-time data and collaborate from different spaces. The capabilities exhibited by the cloud enables companies to streamline and measure productivity to enhance growth and agility even in a time of crisis. Cloud ensures that you are working like in an office with increased accessibility and fewer interruptions.