Factors To Consider When Starting (Or Expanding) Remote Worker Program

Credit Union Journal, The, May, 2004 by Lisa Phifer

Today, many credit unions offer or are considering offering remote access to resources to increase productivity for workers on-the-go.

However, as the workforce expands and needs become more diverse, administrative complexity and cost grow. To drive down costs while making access more readily available, a growing number of enterprises are now turning to browser-based managed services.

Emerging network technologies and business dynamics continue to change the remote access landscape. Enterprise globalization, growth in high-speed Internet access, and the rise of teleworking are all building demand for anytime/anywhere access to CU networks. However, to realize business benefits like increased availability and productivity, credit unions must also address security and cost concerns.

Early enterprise remote access was limited to private dial-up by travelers. This was workable when sessions were short and users were few, but it didn't take long for telecommunication costs to become prohibitive. By the ...