About Net.Worker

Whether your company is growing larger or scaling back, corporate managers are looking for ways to cut costs while retaining and recruiting star employees. One smart solution - at least on paper - is to let some employees work from home.

Expanding companies get to avoid the expense and hassle of scouring the office park looking for more space. Contracting companies get to relinquish costly office space while retaining the employees housed there. And managers get to play the hero by letting employees avoid long commutes, increase productivity and spend more time with their families. It's a win-win for everybody, right? Well, not necessarily for you, the network executive who's charged with making it possible.

That's where we come in. Network World's Net.Worker Web site bridges the gap between the telework concept and the hardware, software and services needed to make it happen. We'll bring you news and reviews, sound advice and keen insight into the technologies and solutions you need to manage a remote and mobile workforce.

To help you keep your teleworkers' connections to the headquarters secure, we provide in-depth coverage of VPNs, firewalls and intrusion-detection software, as well as emerging Web-based remote access products and services. You'll learn the latest on DSL and cable, as well as emerging fast access services like fixed wireless, and get the scoop on the routers, gateways and home networking equipment teleworkers need to share their fast connections.

We keep you up to date on the latest wireless technologies, offer strategies for implementing collaboration tools, video and voice products to help save money and create a seamless connection back to headquarters.

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