Where do I begin?Setting up teleworkers can be a daunting task. To simplify, we break down the percentages of time and money you should spend on each technology area. |
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| Technology | Emphasis | Relative
Importance (Time and Money) |
| Security | Protect the LAN and the workstation | 18% |
| Broadband | Get enough speed to prevent unnecessary waits | 16% |
| Ergonomics | Definitely an investment in your teleworker's future | 14% |
| Peripherals | Not much innovation / TFT prices steadily dropping | 11% |
| Uninterruptible power supplies | Without 'em you may be dead in the water | 11% |
| Applications | The latest isn't always the greatest, but may provide key features / security | 9% |
| Controlling communications costs | Do the math - you might save a bundle | 9% |
| Additional gear | What you need is what you get | 7% |
| Wired vs. wireless | Few teleworkers really need wireless, but if they do, watch the security | 5% |
