Cracks in the System
Cybersecurity threats don’t always kick the door down—sometimes, they slip in through the cracks. This month, we’re spotlighting three subtle but serious security risks that could be undermining your defences right now.
Enhancing Staff Performance with a Mobile-Optimised Workspace
Today’s workspace goes beyond the physical boundaries of the office. Staff can now work and collaborate seamlessly from anywhere, whether it’s from their home, in a coffee shop or whilst travelling on a train.
Core components to facilitate a mobile-optimised workspace
- Cloud-based everything ensures seamless access to files, applications, and collaboration tools from any device.
- Mobile-first applications, offering the same functionality as desktop versions.
- Robust collaboration tools, with features such as real-time editing, file sharing and video conferencing are essential.
- Secure mobile device management to protect sensitive company data on mobile devices.
The benefits of a mobile-optimised workspace
- Increased productivity
- Flexibility for staff
- Enhanced collaboration
- Cost savings
- Attracts top talent - It's more appealing to staff
Challenges and Considerations
Whilst the benefits outlined are clear, it still comes with its challenges.
- Security Risks – Increased device usage means a larger attack surface, so ensure you implement robust security measures to protect sensitive data.
- Employee Distractions – Encourage and educate your staff to use focus modes or apps to reduce day-to-day interruptions
- Data Usage – Be mindful of data consumption, consider providing staff with mobile hotspots and Wi-Fi allowances.
- Device Management – Consider using mobile device management (MDM) solutions.
What is Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)?
Learn what Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is and how it helps teams manage product data, processes, and collaboration across the lifecycle. Discover the key benefits and PLM tools driving innovation.
Sovelia Vault: The Smarter Way to Manage Design Data
If you are an Autodesk Vault user in the mechanical engineering and manufacturing industry, you are likely familiar with the challenges of managing design data. While Vault provides a solid foundation for storing and organising design data, it falls short in some critical areas. You might have noticed this if you ever wanted to automate workflows or configure company-specific rules and processes in Vault. Let’s dive into these challenges and possible solutions.
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