Powering Productive Work

Powering Productive Work How modern solutions empower businesses to be productive, secure, and competitive Contents Introduction 3 Chapter 1 Empower employees to reach their full potential 4 Chapter 2 Simplify IT management and strengthen security 6 Chapter 3 Future proof your business 8 Conclusion Explore the Microsoft Surface portfolio 10

Introduction In the era of AI, companies that innovate are focusing on empowering employees and driving innovation using the latest technology. In this shift, many companies are recognizing that old devices lack the flexibility, security, and versatility to support modern initiatives for growth. This e-book examines opportunities to secure and empower today’s workforces and outlines the modern device strategies that make that possible. Leaders want to know… Innovation is key to creating business value. As competition gets tighter and the pressure to deliver value increases, business leaders are looking to answer the following key questions: How do we power the most productive experiences for employees so they can contribute to our innovation initiatives? How do we protect our organization from cyber threats while simplifying IT management How do we future proof our business to make it rewarding for employees and adaptable to emerging technologies? Powering Productive Work 3 Chapter 1 1i 2 3 C Empower employees to reach their full potential What’s preventing employees from achieving their goals? Modern work can take attention away from innovation Many of today’s employees—at the office, coffee shop, home, or airport—are constantly plugged into their work devices. The unending flow of emails, information, and communication creates a lot of noise in an employee’s day-to-day experiences. It’s common for work hours to become crowded with tasks like searching for important information, catching up on meetings, or answering a continuous influx of emails. The moment employees become engaged in one activity, their attention gets pulled to another. The result is that many employees are busy checking off many different tasks rather than being focused on unlocking new possibilities. Employees need the tools to succeed Tech-related issues also have the potential to inhibit an employee’s success. Software updates, network outages, and security roadblocks can abruptly halt someone’s daily flow or cut them off from needed resources and collaboration tools. Additionally, older technology might not have the accessibility features to ease workflows for employees with specialized needs. Employees can’t bring their ideas to life quickly and confidently without the tools they need to succeed. What’s stopping modern employees from focusing on new opportunities? Respondents to a survey reported that:

struggle with too much time searching for information in their workday.

struggle to find the time and energy to do their job, which impacts their innovation and strategic thinking.

don’t have enough uninterrupted focus time during the workday.

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