In the past, collaboration primarily took place in the office. Now, it happens more ad-hoc, with IT providing the necessary hardware and services to support seamless collaboration for a distributed workforce. This shift acknowledges that employees can be productive from various locations, not just a specific office.

Previously, the emphasis was on protecting office workers. Today, the focus has shifted to securing endpoints everywhere, with a future emphasis on assets that come with built-in protection. This evolution is crucial as organizations need to address foreseeable security challenges in a more dynamic work environment.

Businesses can no longer rely on predictable elements like sales volume or required skills. Instead, they should embrace flexible planning and consider partnering with experts to gain insights into future trends. According to Forrester Research, 55% of IT leaders prioritize adopting predictive analytics to better assess device performance, health, and security.