Powering the modern workplace

Powering the modern workplace

The modern workforce requires smart solutions to IT challenges – particularly when it comes to ensuring remote workers have everything they need to be productive. Lukas Gasparik, 4P Microsoft CSP (SW) Manager, Lenovo, tells us why organisations should consider taking a new zero-touch approach for reduced downtime and business benefits.

The modern workforce

There’s no doubt that the modern workforce is vastly different to anything that has come before. Offices which once bustled with activity are now much more sparse, with employees able to work from anywhere.

While remote working was increasing in popularity before COVID-19, the pandemic has completely altered the way we work forever, with remote working now the ‘norm’ rather than an exception. And there are certainly benefits to this model, including increased flexibility.

However, as we continue to navigate this new working environment, it’s likely that organisations will face ongoing challenges as they seek to implement new strategies that keep their remote workforces both secure and productive.

The challenge

Previously, it might have been almost inconceivable that employees could start a new role from home. For IT departments, this would have been a headache, involving procedural tasks that would have been time-consuming for both the IT team and the employee.

And as the rate of digtalisation continues, IT teams are being asked to do more, often with fewer resources.

The modern workforce needs modern solutions.

Zero-touch solutions

In order to maintain productivity and minimise downtime, organisations need to consider offloading some of the most crucial – but often resource-intensive – tasks to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).

One such example is that of Lenovo, which is offering a range of solutions – such as Microsoft Windows Autopilot – to streamline deployments and drop-ship ready to use devices to employees while keeping organisational costs in check. 

What is zero-touch?

Zero-touch literally means IT teams get to be hands-off, with Lenovo able to configure, deliver and deploy new Windows 10 PCs to employees, wherever they’re working.

Through Microsoft Windows Autopilot, the new machines can be preconfigured and provisioned to corporate standards and policies. Windows Autopilot also speeds PC repurposing, making device reset and redeployment secure and simple.

IT teams no longer have to come into physical contact with devices, as they can be shipped in a business-ready state from the factory straight to the employee.

For employees, this means peace of mind, knowing their equipment will be delivered straight to them, with everything they need in place to be productive, reducing downtime.

And employers save significant time and costs.

The key benefits of this zero-touch approach include:

Boost productivity and satisfaction by giving employees the technology they need to work more effectively, no matter where they’re located

Reduce your risk with enterprise-grade security settings, data encryption, and automated updates. You can also remotely lock or wipe a device if it’s ever lost or stolen.

Free your organisation to focus on higher-value activities. With Windows Autopilot, IT no longer needs to build and manually install custom images to deploy devices.

Lenovo devices ready for zero-touch deployment. All Lenovo devices meet the demanding requirements of the modern workplace and are ready to be deployed using Autopilot.

For busy IT teams which are the beating heart of our new ‘digital-first’ workforces,  solutions like zero-touch enable employee empowerment while increasing productivity and reducing downtime.

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