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Zero Trust Model Security IT ServicesWith the ever-increasing number of breaches, it is quite evident that the traditional “trust but verify” model hasn’t been able to withstand today’s cybersecurity threat landscape.

In the “trust but verify” model, the network is divided into either “untrusted” network ( a network connected to the public internet) or “trusted” network (a network connected to the inside of the organization where all the users are trusted and have unrestricted access to anything and everything). As reported by Verizon, 34% of data breaches in 2019 involved internal actors. As a result, trusting anyone, on either side of the perimeter, should not be the de-facto anymore. Thus, it is quite imperative to redesign the network on a Zero Trust Model.

Defining Zero Trust

A Zero Trust Model refers to a threat model where no users, agents, or actors are trusted, irrespective of their location. Instead, all access is based upon a “need-to-know” philosophy and is enforced strictly. This even boils down to cutting off access to any network resource until the user is identified by the network and the need to access the requested resource is proven. Zero Trust Model shifts focus from securing just the network boundaries to securing the network endpoints, which implies a need for redesigning the network from the inside out.

Building a Zero Trust Model

The Zero Trust Model is vendor-agnostic and is built upon the following systems:

Micro-segmentation

Micro-segmentation is a granular approach of segregating the network according to workloads or applications. Virtualization solutions such as VMs and containers, cloud services, and Software Defined Networks (SDNs) are all part of the Micro-segmentation strategy. Being built onto the software, Micro-segmentation comes with an added benefit of reducing the management overhead of the ACLs or the security policies on the firewall.

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

The principle of least privilege should be the modus operandi to implement IAM systems for managing the access to all resources. Technologies such as Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Privileged Access Management (PAM) forms the core of any IAM system.

Log and Analyze Traffic

All traffic traversing through the network should be logged and analyzed. Security information and event management (SIEM) solutions can help easily corelate all the traffic and provide a centralized view to monitor the environment.

In today’s cyber world, it is only logical to assume that there is bound to be a network intrusion. It is not a matter of if; it’s only a matter of when. And when the inevitable occurs, micro-segmentation along with IAM can severely restrict the lateral movement of the intruder, while monitoring all the activities in the network can alert you to any unusual activity. The Zero Trust Model, thus, provides a secure framework to defend against data breaches or any advanced cyber threats.

Interested in learning more about other security tips? Check out this primer on EDR or endpoint detection and response. And learn more about the Managed Security options available from VPLS.

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VPLS recognized on CRN’s list of Top 500 Solutions Providers for second consecutive year

VPLS earns the #363 spot on the list of Top Solutions Providers for 2020

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VPLS CRN Solution Provider 500 2020We are excited to announce today that CRN® a brand of The Channel Company, has named VPLS to its 2020 Solution Provider 500 list. 

CRN’s Solution Provider 500 list serves as the industry’s benchmark for recognizing the top-performing technology integrators, strategic service providers, and IT consultants, and as a valuable resource for technology vendors looking to partner with top solution providers. This marks the second consecutive year that VPLS has been recognized on the Solutions Provider 500 list. In February 2020, VPLS was also named to the CRN 2020 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Elite 150 category (#145).

“CRN’s Solution Provider 500 list showcases the top IT channel partner organizations across North America,” said Bob Skelley, CEO of The Channel Company. “This year, companies on this list represent a combined revenue of $393 billion, a data point that underscores the impact and influence these solution providers have on the IT industry. On behalf of The Channel Company, I’d like to congratulate these companies for their outstanding contributions to the growth and success of our industry.”

“We are honored to once again be acknowledged as a top Solution Provider,” stated John Minnix, VP of Sales and Marketing at VPLS. “VPLS is dedicated to our role as a strategic partner for our clients, helping to assess, integrate, and execute IT solutions that will drive business growth. As a partner, we’re also committed to expanding our team and portfolio to provide support for all areas of our clients’ IT needs, from the cloud to the edge.”

VPLS was recently part of a merger that included Evocative Data Centers and VPLS Solutions. The new combined entity now operates under VPLS and represents an expanded portfolio of services that includes data centers, colocation, network services, hosting, cloud services, professional services, managed services, and value-added reseller partner status for brands like HPE, Fortinet, and Veeam.

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What is EDR? – A Primer in 5 Minutes

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EDR stands for Endpoint Detection & Response. The “endpoint” in this phrase refers to any individual network-connected node belonging to your company, such as an employee’s workstation or a company web server.

EDR emerged because the standard endpoint protection platform (EPP), i.e. traditional antivirus products, were not cutting it in today’s world of ransomware, determined threat actors, and advanced persistent threats (APTs).

Traditional EPPs focus on preventing infection in the first place, mostly through a database of signatures. However, according to Gartner Research’s Magic Quadrant for EPP, “The security mindset has shifted to acknowledge that prevention alone is not enough; security and risk management leaders must be able to more easily harden endpoints and perform more detailed incident response to resolve alerts.”

standard endpoint protection platform processTo put it simply, threats will get through your antivirus protection. When they do, EDR will Detect that threat and Respond both quickly and automatically to ensure that the breach is stopped, and that any other relevant actions are taken, such as isolating the endpoint or rolling back malicious changes.

Where EPPs only provide pre-infection protection, EDR completes the circle by providing both pre-infection and post-infection protection.

To ensure I am honest on my 5-minute promise, I just wanted to touch on some other capabilities of EDR that set it apart from EPPs. For example, the unprecedented visibility into the endpoint provided by EDR allows your team to investigate the chain of events that led to the attack and understand how the malicious code compromised the system.

Additionally, this visibility allows members of your organization to participate in “threat hunting”, whereby the hunters can look at all of your endpoints for indicators of compromise (IOCs) and proactively investigate the endpoints for threats before a data breach occurs.

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There are many more exiting capabilities of EDR, but this primer was meant to introduce those unfamiliar with EDR to the general concepts of the product and how it fits into a company’s security stack. If you are interested in going deeper into how EDR works and how it can fit into your existing environment, please contact us today to learn more.

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VPLS recommends and proudly offers FortiEDR as our EDR solution of choice. We are a Fortinet Expert-level partner and MSSP, which means we have highly certified Fortinet engineers (all the way up to NSE8), as well as an in-house SOC, that can deploy and manage FortiEDR for your company with unparalleled expertise.

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Factor In Your Tech Environment’s Security: 3 Reasons to Safeguard Your I.T. Business with a Multi-Factor Authentication Service

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With the trend of modern-day hacks continuously being on the rise, it will no longer be a matter of “if” your organization will be at the receiving end of a devastating cyber-attack, but “when”.

How well your business will recover in the aftermath will strictly be determined by these two factors: a) How informed your people are; and b) How secured your technology is.If these two reasons alone are not enough for you to take immediate action, VPLS has compiled a list of another top 3 reasons to see why it is crucial to protect your IT premises with a solid multi-factor authentication service.

1. You Can Be a Victim of Identity Theft

Identity theft has become the fastest-growing type of crime due to its easy low-risk and high-reward nature. This has become a favorite method to gain valuable information amongst cybercriminals, therefore making it more prevalent now. Identity theft is a major threat to all businesses and has proven to be more profitable than drug-related crimes.

2. Your User Credentials and Password Can Be Stolen

According to 2018 Data Breach Investigations Report, the secret weapon behind 95% of all Web application attacks are weak or stolen user credentials. Additionally, password theft is a crime that comes easy to experienced crooks thanks to their ability to easily figure out credential and password patterns. They use commonly known methods like phishing, pharming, and keylogging to gain access to user’s accounts.

3. Your Employees’ Predictable Habits Can Be Leveraged

Some of the easiest targets for hackers are those who are creatures of habit; they perform the same tasks every single day at the same exact time. An example of this would be employees who use the same password for every account they own. Although your environment can already have advanced firewalls and anti-virus systems securely in place, without a multi-factor authentication system, your organization is still unknowingly giving intruders a way in that will ultimately lead you into trouble.

And finally, if you read all of these reasons and you are still not convinced that you need a multi-factor authentication system to better protect your organization, consider this fact: Cybercriminals are not just stealing your data, but they often destroy valuable data and use your servers to change programs or services to transmit spam or malicious code to all your contacts…

Think about how this possible (and, probable) scenario can affect your company’s and your employees’ livelihood.

Fortunately, you can prevent all this from ever taking place by instilling a strong user and data security service, via a robust multi-factor authentication method, through a reputable source such as VPLS. VPLS’ Duo Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) services will help tamper-proof and error-proof your IT environment to provide nothing but true authenticity amongst your team, so take the first step in ensuring the best outcome for you and contact us today!

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The Benefits of Hiring an AlienVault Service Provider

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What is the importance of VPLS being an AlienVault Gold Managed Service Provider and why is this an advantage to our clients?

To be an AlienVault Gold Managed Service Provider means that we deploy AlienVault Security Management to ensure that our clients have the most advanced cyber security system. AlienVault is a unique program that brings together all of the essential security capabilities in a single, user-friendly platform. This all-inclusive program allows VPLS clients to gain greater visibility into their network in order to detect and respond to attacks faster. AlienVault has many note-worthy abilities that will help clients boost their cyber security.

What are the unique features of AlienVault provided by VPLS?

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VPLS can detect threats in their clients’ environments from day one through AlienVault’s Security Research Team. In addition, with the help of AlienVault Secure Cloud, clients can centralize storage of all their log data to avoid having to manage and secure on-premise logs

Asset Discovery

As an AlienVault provider, VPLS helps gain visibility into their clients’ assets in their Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, and on-premise environments. VPLS can also help clients discover all IP-enabled devices on their network and determine the software and services installed on them as well as evaluate them to detect any active threats.

Behavioral Monitoring

AlienVault USM providers continuously monitor services by running certain systems to detect unexpected service outages. Clients will receive network behavior analyses through NetFlow analysis that provides high-level trends depending on what protocols are used, which hosts used the protocols, as well as the amount of bandwidth used. They will also obtain a full protocol analysis on network traffic that enables a full replay of the events that occurred during a potential breach.

Intrusion Detection

AlienVault USM providers supply built-in host intrusion, network intrusion detection, and cloud intrusion detection to their clients. Their clients will also receive automatic notifications via email and SMS to inform them of alarms that may lead to a system compromise or attack. Threats can be investigated and addressed faster with AlienVault’s Intrusion Detection feature, along with enabling users the ability to view attack methods, related events, as well as source and destination IP addresses.

Vulnerability Assessment

VPLS clients will be able to easily perform network vulnerability assessments in their cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. They will also be able to view reports and dashboards to identify existing vulnerabilities along with clearly seeing their severity level in addition to running scans on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis to ensure visibility of your vulnerabilities as their IT landscape changes.

We want the best cyber security for our clients, which is why we provide them with AlienVault USM. We have just pointed out the of AlienVault that we love, however they also have even more features to offer. To learn more about AlienVault or about other VPLS’s services, visit our website!

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September 2018 | VPLS Monthly Newsletter

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VPLS Highlights for September 2018

September marks the first month of the Fall season, but it was also a month of many firsts for the VPLS team as well! Come see what the official kick-off month of sweater weather had in store for us with our September edition recap blog…

VPLS First Dual Recognition: Two Employees of the Month for August 2018!

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Usually, VPLS selects only one team member to be recognized as Employee of the Month, but for the month of August however, two teammates were equally outstanding, so for the first time in a while, two winners were named: VPLS Solutions’ James Olofson and VPLS’ Jenny Thunyakij. The first of the winning duo is Senior Solutions Engineer James Olofson. James is known as the company’s “FortiStallion” due to his deep knowledge and unmatched expertise in all areas Fortinet. James is also very friendly and professional leaving both colleagues and customers alike with a lasting impression. He is the perfect representation of what VPLS Solutions stands for in and out of the office . The second Employee of the Month winner for August is Executive Assistant Jenny Thunyakij. Jenny carries out the daily verbal and written correspondence on behalf of upper management. She also creates company-related content for social media and website pages while assisting her colleagues on various tasks and projects. She is the voice of VPLS and ensures that the right tone of the company always comes through in all that she does. Congratulations James and Jenny for bringing your best to the team on a regular basis! Keep up the good work!

VPLS First Lunch and Learn Event: Zerto and CollectOne Conference!

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VPLS is no stranger when it comes to the cloud hosting or event hosting for that matter, but it was the first time the team hosted a Lunch and Learn featuring partners Zerto! This lead-generating event was held at The Capital Grille in Costa Mesa, California where almost every table reached maximum capacity! Zerto expert Bobby Silva and team did a fantastic job teaching attendees about Zerto solutions as the VPLS staff warmly acquainted themselves with all throughout the luncheon. Also, earlier in September, VPLS hosted a booth at the CDS Sofware CollectOne Conference in Las Vegas equipped with an original Pac-Man arcade game! All who came by were intrigued by the retro machine which gave the sales team an opportunity to enlighten them about VPLS. Events such as these demonstrate that VPLS understands the importance of putting their customer first, thus separating them from other run-of-the-mill technology firms.

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VPLS First Time Project Embarkments: Alien Vault Managed Services, VDI, and San Jose Project!

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VPLS is always excited to take on new projects for their customers! This past month, the VPLS team was able to successfully execute their first Alien Vault Professional managed services for their customer. With this service, VPLS provides support for 75 devices, offers 1 TB of log Storage, and provides 4 hours of monthly support. In addition to this, VPLS also triumphantly launched their first ever VDI with Cloud Pool services for 3 users that comes with specialty VPLS Tier 2 Managed Services, and the team was also able to completely disassemble their San Jose data center (due to outgrowth) without a hitch in only one day! It goes without saying that the VPLS team had a phenomenal September filled with countless opportunities for growth in all areas of the company!

We hope that you enjoyed reading our company highlights for the month of September. We will continue to share more of our favorite moments in the months to come, so please stay tuned!

Don’t forget, VPLS is an AlienVault Gold Managed Service Provider and deploys AlienVault Unified Security Management (USM) to protect thousands of endpoints, so contact us today!

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School Tech Policies Pros & Cons

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School Tech PoliciesSchools are implementing more technology into their education programs to keep up with modern technology. Technology makes teaching more efficient since students can learn and do more than they ever could without technology. Even though schools rely on technology, it is not perfect. The advantages that come with technology also comes with some downsides. VPLS talks about the pros and cons of school tech and the policies behind it.

Cell Phones

school tech IT services solutionsA student’s phone is their connection to the world, requiring them to carry it around with them to accomplish their everyday tasks. Even if a student’s school phone policy is strict, students will always find a way to use it. However, students don’t always use their phone for unproductive things. Students can use their phones for a variety of academic reasons. Students have apps on their phone, like Quizlet, to help them study.

Apps like Google Drive and Office 365 let students access their documents straight from their phone. Students can use their phone to accomplish simple tasks like using a calculator or timer on their phone.

On the other hand, students can be easily distracted by their phones. Students will go on social media or play games while in class. The disadvantage of cell phone use in class is that it is hard to monitor their students’ phone use. Even if schools ban cell phones on campus, students will always sneakily use their phone while in class.

School Computers/Devices

Schools are adding more laptops, tablets, and computers for students to use. These devices allow teachers to expand their teaching material. Students can now access online sources and have devices to work on projects while in class. Teachers can take advantage of school devices by using online applications to teach students. Teachers can also post assignments online, eliminating the need for physical copies of assignments.

Unlike cell phones, it is easier to monitor student use on school devices. There are features school administration and teachers have access to that allow them to see what website their students are using. This is important for teachers who give online tests, preventing students from going onto other websites to look up answers and any other form of online cheating. Even though this feature is available to teachers, it is a hassle to teach while monitoring their student’s laptop use. Students can still browse distracting websites when teachers are busy and not monitoring student laptop use.

VPN

Devices that are connected to the school’s wi-fi have certain websites blocked with a firewall. This prevents students from using social media and other distracting websites. However, there are Virtual Private Networks (VPN) that allow students to bypass their school’s firewall and enable blocked websites. Students can access these blocked websites from their phone or school device. Even if that specific VPN gets shut down, students can always find another one to replace it. Students can also find ways to get around a firewall that does not include a VPN. Firewalls prevent most students from using restricted websites. However, there are students out there who can find a way around it.

With so much more technology being implemented into schools, it is important to learn how it is monitored for student use. VPLS hopes you have a better understanding of how technology is implemented in school and the rules behind it.

If you want to keep up with the latest security trends and other IT related products and services, please visit the VPLS blog and stay current with the latest news!

Don’t forget, VPLS is a Fortinet Gold Managed Security Service Provider, to provide maximum security for all your web and database server needs.

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Disaster Recovery: How Will Your Business Recover After a Natural Disaster?

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Business Disaster RecoveryHurricane Florence has tragically hit the East Coast with winds stronger than 80 mph plus tons of rainfall; a recipe for absolute destruction! The fate of homes and businesses alike is uncertain. It is hard to predict when natural disasters like these will strike. The only sure way to protect yourself is to always be prepared for any type of natural disaster at any time.

business organization disaster recoveryIn addition to protecting yourself and family, you also have to think about protecting your business. How will your business recover if your office building is destroyed? Storms may do some major damage to your physical workplace and equipment, but your data, on the other hand, can be safe and sound. How? Let’s find out! VPLS offers these solutions to help protect your business’s data from being affected by natural disasters.

server rack recoveryUtilizing a physical storage place to back up for all your business’s data in your office is not the most secure way to store data. In the event of a break-in or natural disaster at your office, your stored data is at risk of being destroyed. Think of this as putting all of your eggs in one basket. If you leave all your data storage, products, equipment, and other services in your office, everything will be destroyed or lost when disaster strikes. This is all the more reason why you should back up all of your data to the cloud. In the event of a natural disaster, you can rest assured that your data will always be secured in the cloud.

Going to the cloud gives your data more layers of security to ensure that your data is heavily guarded against any physical damage. By using cloud storage for your business, you will have one less matter to worry about when the unpredictable comes your way.

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VPLS offers Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) in addition to our cloud services. Our extensive knowledge and best in class technology allow you easy access to your data even in the event of a disaster. With multiple data centers around the world, VPLS is the perfect choice for businesses who are looking for cloud solutions. We incorporate backup technologies in our onsite appliance to replicate data to our data centers worldwide. Also, our consulting engineers work with you and your team to help you decide which applications are most effective for your Disaster Recovery solution. That along with our numerous cloud services makes VPLS a reliable company for cloud and data backup services.

VPLS hopes that those affected by Hurricane Florence are safe. Natural disasters like these remind us to always be prepared for the worst-case scenario in order to protect your family and business.
If you want to keep up with the latest security trends and other IT related products and services, please visit the VPLS blog and stay current with the latest news!

Don’t forget, VPLS is a Data Backup Solutions Provider, VPLS can assist you with your offsite storage location to send your full and incremental backups to or create a full backup solution.

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Enterprise Mobility Management Strategy: Cost-Effective Solution To Increase Employee Productivity

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Enterprise servicesThere’s a long list of reasons for why an employer will choose to subscribe to Enterprise Mobility Management services for their big (or small) business needs. Afterall, this cost-effective solution saves businesses money without having to sacrifice any of the essentials.

What Are Enterprise Mobility Management Services?

Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) services use the latest in technology to help employees stay connected to most (if not all) company applications, documents, and more. Employees are able to access company applications and information through any device, any time of the day, and from any place in the world. EMM services help employers and their employees focus on important tasks and spend less energy focusing on the minutiae of everyday life.

What Features Are Included With EMM Services?

Enterprise Mobility Management with VPLS Orange County, CaliforniaToday’s EMM technology services come loaded with features. These features vary and are customizable according to your business needs. However, it’s important to understand some features are dependent upon the provider and can vary.

Here are a handful of features available with EMM services that you won’t want to skip out on:

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is exactly what it sounds like. EMM providers that offer this feature allow for employers and their employees to carry over their preferred devices, regardless of the device’s platform. This includes Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS.

The ability to access important company information is great but it may come at a cost, if not cared for properly. EMM providers that use VWware AirWatch technology are a sure sign that your company data will always be available and always be safe. No shortcuts here!

Endpoint management is a breeze with one management console across all major operating systems. Employers will have the ability to manage the entire lifecycle through one system. If a device goes missing, simply wipe the device remotely. Endpoint management helps protect intellectual property.

Why Should I Consider EMM Services?

VPLS Enterprise Mobility Management Services and VMwareIf you read last week’s VPLS blog, Top 5 Benefits on Working From Home, you learned that more and more businesses are choosing to offer their employees a remote option, even if it’s only once or twice a week. Why? Here are a few reasons:

The option saves employers and their employees a lot of money.
Gallup studies show continue to show a rise in this trend.
Less need for sick or personal days.
Higher employee satisfaction and a rise in work productivity.

Additionally, top-notch providers like VPLS are able to stack on additional security features and resources to guarantee seamless service. VPLS is a proud partner of VMware, meaning your company data is always secured with the best in technology. The best part? It won’t cost you much more than one or two cups of coffee a month.

If you want to keep up with the latest security trends and other IT related products and services, please visit the VPLS blog and stay current with the latest news!

Don’t forget! VPLS offers VMware Hybrid Cloud services that can seamlessly integrate data, applications, and functions up to the cloud!

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Top 5 Benefits of Working From Home

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Work from home benefitsSurveys indicate that businesses offering the flexibility of working from home increases overall productivity in employees and that’s not all! Read the latest VPLS blog for more information.

More and More People Working Remotely

On average, employees can spend between 3-4 hours a day to wake up, bathe, dress for work, and commute to and from work. And that time spent doesn’t include slow traffic jams, car accidents or lane closures. Not the best way to start off the day. For this and many other reasons, the trend of working from home is really picking up popularity with employees AND their employers.

Since 2017, the number of employers offering a work-from-home alternative has grown by 40% in the past 5 years. There are plenty of reasons for switching to a remote workstyle. Let’s dive into our top five reasons on why working from home is the better choice for you and your family:

Spend Less Time in Traffic

Imagine a world without traffic! Impossible, right? That’s ok. The option to ditch the daily commute to and from work is the next best thing. A work-at-home option also saves employees money that would normally go towards gas expenses and regular car maintenance. Avoid sitting in idle traffic or waiting for public transportation.

Switching is Easy

The ability to stay connected to important office documents and files has never been easier. Whether you’re connecting from home or through the WiFi at your local coffee shop, cloud storage with Microsoft Office 365 migration services makes storing and opening documents a simple task.

Worrying about saving your documents often or saving over the correct version is now a thing of the past! When users enable Microsoft AutoSave, the file is stored on the cloud and automatically saves as you continue working. Multiple users? No problem! AutoSave will update all current versions to display the most recent edits to all authorized users.

Fewer Sick Days

Going to work when you’re fighting off a persistent cold is a miserable experience. You’re uncomfortable, cold, and probably creeping out your co-workers with each sneeze or a cough. Even if you are feeling well enough to work! Avoid making yourself and others uncomfortable by opting to work from home, surrounded by warmth and familiar comfort. The option to work remotely will strengthen your chances at a quick recovery and reduce the need for unscheduled absences.

Work-Life Balance

laptop computer home office schoolVacation days were created to help employees avoid feeling burnt out from work. We all need time to take care of our minds and bodies. Interestingly enough, employees that opt to work from home feel less stressed and are not counting down the days to their next vacation period. Perhaps this is credited to working in an environment that feels familiar and not feeling cooped up in an office all day. Employees are also able to spend more time with their families and recharge their mind and body.

Happy Employees, Happier Boss

There’s no doubt: the ability to work from home improves employee satisfaction and that means businesses spend less time and energy retaining hard-working talent. Home is where most people feel the happiest and where you can truly be yourself. And a happy, refreshed employee means great news for overall productivity levels!

We hope that we have inspired you to ask for a work-at-home option!
If you want to keep up with the latest security trends and other IT related products and services, please visit the VPLS blog and stay current with the latest news!

Don’t forget! VPLS offers VMware Hybrid Cloud services that can seamlessly integrate data, applications, and functions up to the cloud!

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