In the modern workplace, what matters is your office connectivity, not your physical location. Teams can work from anywhere, but they need to stay connected. That’s why you need a digital HQ - a virtual space where employees can work together.

In this article, we’ll look at how connectivity solutions can help you build and run your digital HQ.

Building blocks of the modern workplace

Concrete, stone and bricks were the cornerstones of traditional HQs. However, when you’re developing a digital HQ for your business, you need a different set of building blocks.

Hybrid working helps you to be flexible and adapt to changes in your workforce and in the size and structure of your business. Your teams may be spread across multiple locations and satellite offices, as well as people working remotely, however the time your business spends together is limited.

Wherever your people are based, they still need to be connected to your systems and to each other. To ensure your digital HQ is productive, teams need to be able to share knowledge and information as easily as if they were face-to-face.

What’s more, users will be accessing your applications and data from a broad range of devices, potentially even their own if you operate a bring-your-own-device policy.

Connectivity for your digital HQ

Modern workplaces have two overwhelming needs to ensure they can be as efficient and productive as possible. The first is internet connectivity, with speeds and reliability that businesses can trust. The second is access to the latest collaboration tools, allowing teams to work together without being in the same location.

Fast, secure internet access you can rely on

Every member of your team needs internet access. That’s how you keep your business connected, whichever locations you use. High-speed internet allows you to design your workplace around your needs.

GTN can provide a robust, flexible infrastructure that scales with your business. From a physical HQ to a digital HQ, or from satellite offices to remote staff, choosing the right options for connectivity ensures everyone in your business is productive:

Fibre to the Premise (FTTP)

Get direct connections to your offices with fibre broadband. FTTP provides faster download and upload speeds, along with a secure connection. With its low latency, you’re able to use video calls and get real-time data updates because it provides a more responsive connection.

As FTTP relies on fibre-optic technology, you’ll be using a more reliable connection compared to older copper technology. Businesses that use FTTP get peace of mind from reliable connections and minimise the risk of business interruptions.

Ethernet

Choose an uncontended connection to rely on dedicated bandwidth for your business. That means you experience consistent performance from your internet connection as you’re not sharing it with other businesses. You also benefit from faster speeds and guaranteed service availability.

GTN also provides Single Order Generic Ethernet Access (SoGEA). This allows you to have a broadband service without the need for a landline. SoGEA gives you a competitively priced ethernet connection with a reliable service.

Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN)

Opt for an SD-WAN for a secure and geographically resilient network. SD-WANs use different options, including public internet, private lines and 5G, to avoid disruptions and find the best path for your network traffic.

With an SD-WAN, your traffic can use cost-effective connections for low-priority traffic. While the more expensive options, like MPLS, can be reserved for your critical internet connections.

One of the key features of GTN’s SD-WAN is zero-touch deployment. Technicians do not need to configure each new device when it's added to the network. Instead, the device will automatically take its settings and configurations from a central controller. This allows you to scale rapidly as your business grows.

Seamless collaboration from anywhere

With a digital HQ, collaboration is more important than ever. However, for your people to work together effectively, they need the right tools to support them:

Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS)

GTN’s unified comms solution gives you a range of collaboration tools to improve the productivity of your teams. Wherever they’re working, your teams can stay in touch with colleagues through phone, instant messaging and video calls. Handovers between team members are simplified as questions can be answered without needing face-to-face meetings. Knowledge sharing is strengthened by giving junior staff access to more experienced colleagues.

Wi-Fi and national office solutions

Roll out Wi-Fi and other connectivity solutions to connect the physical locations where your teams work. GTN offers multiple options to improve connectivity:

Fibre ethernet provides high-speed data connections between your sites. You get a reliable, fast data connection over long distances because the technology uses fibre-optic cables.

Mobile data supports your field teams or employees who need to work while they travel. You can access affordable and reliable business mobile solutions, even when your teams are travelling worldwide and need a global roaming service.

Enhance your office connectivity through proven technology

Ensure your business internet is robust enough to support the modern workplace. Choose the right options to support your office connectivity with the help of GTN’s experts. Our broadband and comms specialists are ready to help you create your digital HQ.

Get in touch to talk to our connectivity experts.