14 www.virtual-teams.eu Even those were evident before the pandemic, the covid-19 pandemic raised the option to a necessity and many companies transitioned during that time. Research for Virtual Teams’ project also suggests that teleworking is something that came into our working lives to stay permanently. 2.3. Basic infrastructure for efficient teleworking In order to create a proper working environment for an e-worker there is a need to provide them with the necessary technological infrastructure. There are a lot of components that can be added in the list below but the ones mentioned are considered as the most crucial. 1. Cloud computing technology: Cloud computing is necessary to work in any form of e-working efficiently and provide a good working experience for the e-workers. In addition, a cloud computing technology can be cost effective since you invest less in other ways of infrastructure and equipment. In addition, it is scalable, referring to the many different options to be added or removed as required to individualize them with your company’s needs so you pay only for the services you use. Last, it is convenient since it provides easy access, collaboration and file sharing in different locations in seconds. 2. Business apps: Once you have attained a cloud computing technology, there are many cloud-based business apps to further enhance collaboration, for example apps related to communication and project management apps. These provide the e-worker with the same accessibility as an office environment. In order to integrate business apps needs some planning and time for adjustment but research shows it pays off in the long-term. 3. Unified Communicators: These allow the e-workers having open communication channels to boost efficiency, convenience and smoother business operations. They come with other benefits, such as improved collaboration, increased productivity and efficient distribution of workload. There are many tools available to pick from and companies should choose one that fits their needs since communication is a key component for successful e-working. The most important factor is to allow for video conferencing since research shows that virtual images and live interactions are key components for boosting communication. 4. Project Management Tools: Depending on the type of your work there are a lot of tools for Project Managing. This is essential for managing the workload, enabling communication and synchronous collaboration between e-workers. This also allows Team Leaders to have an overview of the team members’ work without having to
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