FEATURE : REMOTE WORKING
Riverbed | Aternity has released research revealing financial services ( FS ) decision-makers see permanent hybrid working models as the future , but still aren ’ t technologically prepared to support the model . Key findings show that investing in better visibility for network and application performance ( 51 %), cybersecurity technology ( 47 %) and digital experience management ( 40 %) are top priorities for business decisionmakers over the next 12 – 18 months .
Riverbed | Aternity has unveiled that nearly half ( 42 %) of all IT decision-makers ( ITDMs ) and 38 % of business decision-makers ( BDMs ) in the financial services sector believe that over 50 % of their workforce will remain hybrid post-pandemic . Furthermore , the vast majority of financial services BDMs ( 96 %) believe hybrid work environments help with the ability to recruit top talent and it will help them to remain competitive in the future . Despite this , 87 % of BDMs are concerned that as employees return to offices , there may be a disparity in network and application performance for hybrid / remote employees versus in-office employees . These are just a few of the findings from the Riverbed | Aternity Hybrid Work Global Survey , which provides insights into the current state of hybrid working , highlighting key investment areas and technologies needed to create a high-performing hybrid workplace .
Hybrid work environments are now a prerequisite for new talent . However , in the financial services sector , surprisingly , 59 % say that they are not completely prepared from a technology standpoint , to support longterm hybrid working . To address this , ITDMs ( 90 %) and BDMs ( 88 %) plan to invest in technology to support a hybrid workplace over the next 12 – 18 months .
“ The financial services sector has felt the impact of COVID-19 , and the dramatic shift to remote and hybrid working ,” said John Atkinson , Director , Sales Engineering UKI at Riverbed | Aternity . “ As the world returns to some new normality , banks and financial
Financial services decisionmakers believe hybrid work environments will bring a host of business benefits
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