Safe, secure and oh so slick – why WFH holds the key to smarter business processes

With the newly launched contact tracing app illuminating smartphone screens, and Michael Gove advising businesses to ‘work from home if you can’ once again, those that are yet to perfect remote working models may now be thinking it’s crucial for sustainable operations – and not just in the short term. For a number of industries (particularly when operating on a global scale), remote working is nothing new – yet for others, the prospect can be a daunting one when it comes to enforcing fail-safe processes from afar.

So how can businesses hope to succeed with staff members working so far apart? Whether part of a remote workforce or self-isolating due to Covid-19, solutions such as Oracle NetSuite are designed to unite operations (and find efficiencies) – contributing to smarter practices across entire business networks from one central platform. This article will explore how cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software can help SMEs from all sectors succeed in working from home, arming workforces with the latest integrated, automated and machine learning practices to help drive businesses forward.

If you’ve heard of Oracle NetSuite but have yet to deploy such a solution, this industry-leading ERP software can provide a safety net for businesses seeking to ensure steady productivity through unstable times – wherever your team happen to be working that week. But how can NetSuite complement your existing practices, or better still, improve on them? Utilised correctly, and this platform can help teams connect and collaborate more efficiently than ever before – without the physical need to communicate face to face – in a way that’s secure and seamless.

In a survey conducted by the National Computing Centre (an independent advisory group) speaking to professional service organisations, visibility and awareness was named a top priority for those working remotely (even prior to the pandemic), with saving time and money through the automation of tasks following closely behind. For businesses spanning other industry sectors, Oracle NetSuite addresses these concerns via one fully integrated solution.

Real-time access

Empowering remote working teams with access from any place at any time, Oracle NetSuite banishes poor communication practices, with a central platform serving as the one true source of information. Not only does this improve visibility, but it also ensures teams remain on the same page via a system that is always up to date. From invoices to contracts, file sharing is also made easy using Box for NetSuite – an app that combines file services with a single solution. This allows users to view content with assigned folders to specific NetSuite records, further facilitating collaboration between colleagues (and customers) through secure shared folders.

Streamlined workflows

For companies seeking to save precious time through automation, Oracle NetSuite helps to consolidate both front and back office operations across all departments – from marketing and sales to finance and order fulfilment. This unification of processes not only saves time, but also ensures slicker, more seamless operations as businesses continue to navigate new territory. For SMEs, Oracle NetSuite offers growing firms a single integrated application that not only provides business functionality, but also tailored workflows and for business leaders gives leaders an accurate snapshot of the organisation through customisable dashboards that match industry requirements.

Security locked down

With watertight defences high on the agenda for any business, remote working presents yet another challenge when it comes to enforcing far-reaching security measures. With cybercrime on the rise during this vulnerable time, SMEs that let their guard down risk falling prey to intelligent fraudsters – often with a hefty price to pay. With integrated multiple intrusion detection systems (IDS) – the ultimate data forcefield – NetSuite boasts a multi-layer security system that is ironclad, consistent and compliant with data security standards.

With fully integrated, intelligent cloud services designed to connect disjointed businesses and help them scale new heights, solutions such as Oracle NetSuite enable SMEs to work harder, faster and smarter in a bid to futureproof against the unknown – and come out the other side stronger.

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