The Future of Work: How Software Redefines Remote Collaboration

Introduction

The workplace has undergone substantial evolution in a very short time, and remote collaboration is fast becoming a new standard instead of simply being the new normal. Software developments have made working from anywhere, to not only possible but also very effective. At Rare Software House, we are excited to be part of this evolution and provide businesses and teams support in adjusting to a new way of working.

The Shift to Remote Work

Remote work has transitioned from being a stopgap solution to a long-term solution for many organizations. Although this transition appears to be in direct response to recent world events, it is actually part of a broader evolution driven by the following forces:

• Technical Innovations: Consider how far our relationship with the internet has come, from slow connections no longer in use, to high-speed internet connection, to cloud technology that enables vast data storage. These innovations enhance the process of working anywhere.
• Global Events: The world made us realize that working from home was no longer just a necessity, it produced a viable work alternative.
• Preliminary Work Preferences: More people desire independence, so remote work has become the main choice for employees and employers.

How Software is Changing the Framework

Unified Communication Software

• Slack & Microsoft Teams: Slack & Microsoft Teams: Imagine having all your conversations about your team in one space. Having all your recipes in one organized space saves time and frustration, that is the benefit of using these types of software. No more clutter of email to manage conversations‐to‐follow.
• Zoom & Webex: It has become second nature to meet virtually. These software packages enable face‐to‐face interactions to continue regardless of where someone is setting at the moment.

Project Management Tools

• Asana, Trello, & Monday.com: Managing tasks or projects has never been easier. You now can manage your project management clean and resourceful in the same space. You know what shelf those jars of jam are placed on, its the same for going to most of these software platforms.
• Integration: Once the tools start working together, the organizations and the employees can enjoy a seamless integrated workflow that doesn't require organizing or managing task lists.

Collaborative Document Editing

Google Workspace & Microsoft Office 365: One of the key productivity advantages of using Google Workspace or Microsoft Office 365 is eliminating email chains when developing and implementing collaborative documents. Furthermore, your collective comments and changes appear in real time, removing ambiguity about proactive changes in the output.

Cohesion and Communication = Expansion of Productivity

The real magic happens when all these productivity tools synergistically work together. For example: you are working on a project and you receive an update related to the project on your communication platform or task due date appears on your calendar. These types of integrated applications are useful for keeping you focused on the important work you require achieving, rather than rereading and responding to communication across multiple platforms.

Secure Data

With working remotely becoming increasingly prominent, data security is paramount.

• Data Security - Many of the current ongoing operational software includes features that strongly support data security, such as encryption and multi-factor authentication.
• Access Control - Implementing most of these applications allows for user-based access where you can decide who has access and to what information, to ensure sensitive data remains secure.

What's Next for Remote Collaboration?

First and foremost, the future is endless when we talk about future applications:

• Artificial Intelligence and Automation - we will soon be seeing artificial intelligence complete many repetitive tasks and provide smart responses, enabling better use of your time to complete your day.
• Virtual and Augmented Reality - imagine business meetings that are almost like being there, this is already being developed in virtual reality.
• Adaptive Workspaces - the applications of the future will be user oriented where they will be able to adapt to your team to create a responsive workspace.

Conclusion:

Your future of work is here now is driven by software innovations and solutions that affect the way we all collaborate and communicate. We are excited to partner with you at Rare Software House, as you navigate this new world of work and to optimize remote work for your organization.