The document outlines five key strategies for managing remote IT systems effectively, focusing on protecting endpoints, eliminating data loss, automating patch delivery, distributing software, and managing IT assets. It emphasizes the increased need for remote IT management due to the rise in mobile workforce and distributed data environments, while providing tips and challenges related to each strategy. Additionally, it highlights Kaseya's solutions for streamlining these processes and improving overall IT management efficiency.

1. 5 Strategies for Managing Remote IT Systems From Your Office1

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3. Distributed Computing on the Rise3The State of RemoteBusiness Drivers90% of corporate PCs are deployed outside of HQ

4. 75% of US workers will be mobile by 2012

5. 60% of data is generated remotely

6. 67% of employees use WiFi

7. 90% of employees work in remote offices

8. 80% of enterprise resources are accessed via the WAN

9. Increased mobility

10. Tighter budgets

11. Shortage of qualified staff

12. High fuel prices

13. Home sourcing

14. Enabling technology

15. Competitive parity

16. M&A

17. Globalization & consolidation

18. Changing workplace cultureTop 5 Remote IT Management Challenges4How to protect endpoints1How to eliminate data loss2How to patch3How to distribute new software 4How to discover & manage assets5

19. Remote IT Challenge #15Flash Zero-Day on AndroidBSODHow to protect endpoints1Bank teller needs help in Dallas…but you are in Houston

20. Remote IT Tip #1Proactively protect endpoints against attackSettle for nothing less than automatic threat handlingConsider threat protection within context of other sysadmin issuesExplore use of flexible Admin credentialsBalance maximum protection and minimum impacts to PC performance6How to protect endpoints1

21. Remote IT Challenge #2Distributed dataRequires varying levels of visibility, access, and protection$160 to manage 1 record/year (Gartner)Failure to manage may cost additional $100/record (WSJ)Mixed user types and heterogeneous healthcare environmentsDynamic regulatory requirements7How to eliminate data loss2

22. Remote IT Tip #2Use policy-based methods to protect end user data on and off the network