The document discusses seven must-have teleworking tools for remote work. It describes tools for video conferencing (Microsoft Teams, Zoom), internet connectivity, email communication (Microsoft Outlook), phone communication, real-time messaging, file sharing and storage (OneDrive, Google Drive, Office 365), project management (Project Planner, Procore), knowledge management (Taskworld), security (IPassword, Proton VPN), and concludes that teleworking is an important way to manage businesses effectively and flexibly.

1. Seven must-have Teleworking Tools
Do you know why the largest Silicon Valley companies favour Remote working?
Simple! The Competitive Edge. You don’t want to be left behind in the fast-paced
Telecommuting era. While some businesses are making the mistake of hanging onto
legacy processes and technologies mainly because they feel no urgency to adopt remote
working conditions, many have taken the bull by the horn. Big and small size businesses
need to incorporate this to their business structure environment to stand a chance to
compete in the highly competitive and dynamic market. Here, I am going to share with
you seven (7) must have Teleworking tools.
Telecommuting Technology Tools
The ability to communicate remotely with a team member and client is of high
importance. Time and money must be spent on Telecommuting software and tools in
other to achieve effective project delivery. You don’t have to install various types of

2. software to accomplish this. Instead, a top-class integrated telecommuting tool will
solve at least 85% of any project requirement.
Many teleworking tools are available. It can be challenging to find the right tool for your
team project. Below are the top technology Telecommuting solutions you can consider
for your team project
Video conferencing
 Microsoft Team
Microsoft Team is another tool offered by Microsoft to enhance video
communication for business conferencing. Microsoft acquisition of Skype was a
strategic move to integrated video conferencing with Office 365; now all
capabilities available on Skype for Business will be available on Microsoft Teams
making it a complete software suite for both teleconferencing and project
management. With Microsoft team, you can quickly mobilize your team members
for remote work via its teleconferencing feature. This collaboration tool brings
project and team participants together for faster collaboration, easier role
delegation, and a central exchange point for accurate project tracking. This
communication tool is a packed suite enriched with audio, video, and chat
interaction features. You won’t have to install
different tools to manage your business as this could lead to system malfunction
or compatibility issues. Microsoft teams’ portability with Web, iOS and Android
devices makes it an ideal choice for remote working. The integrated software
suite helps to create a more engaging business environment with active project
delivery participation perfect for your business.
 Zoom Meeting
The popularity of Zoom as a reliable video conferencing tool is not far fetched
due to its robust integration with other business tools. With Zoom, you can easily
schedule live/video conferencing, share screen and sync content library.
Internet Connection
A high-speed internet connection is highly crucial in telecommuting. You don’t need to
be told that signal loss or break in transmission can be discouraging. A client would
likely see that as inefficiency on your part. To prevent that, you need to invest in a

3. reliable broadband high-speed internet connection that guarantees that you will have
seamless telecommuting.
Email communication
Email communication has been available for a long time. It’s still an essential part of a
telecommuting. Though, email being a traditional communication tool doesn’t have the
real-time features; it’s still a core part of working remotely. One of the top class email
client communication tool is Microsoft Outlook.
 Microsoft Outlook
The outlook is an inbuilt mail client desktop application that forms part of the
Microsoft’s Office mobile productivity suite. The stand-alone subscription package of
Office 365, is an email client that is compatible with practically most of the other email
services. It creates a central location that allows proper email management and tracking
of all addresses. It comes with a wide range of useful features like third party
integration, security authentication. Its high reliability is second to none and that a
significant reason why it still remains the most trusted email client in the business
world. Its integration with Microsoft Office and outlook calendar makes it a favourite for
most businesses running on windows 10. It is also supported across Android and iOS
mobile platforms.
Phone communication
The importance of phone communication cannot be overemphasized mainly because;
you can reach your team without a planned schedule. You can make and receive calls
anytime without setting up a secure working environment. When vital information is to
be passed across, you’re just a call away.
Real-time messaging
With real-time chat is a handy communication channel to deliver a quick response to
your team. Many times, real-time chat offers a far more productive telecommuting than
the traditional calls and email.

4. Business Communication Tools
 Microsoft One Drive
The Microsoft bundled tool allows you to host and retrieve all your files in the cloud
whenever you want to. Irrespective of the distance, you get to sync your data and
remotely share with multiple users working on the same project. Integration of
Microsoft One drive makes it a useful and reliable tool in teleworking. One drive allows
user to share a screen with a collaborator or team member without necessarily having
to install various software tools.
Collaboration & Storage Tool
When accessing the tool to use for team collaboration, there are some essential
questions you need to ask yourself.
What tool best solve my team needs?
How reliable is the vendor I want to use?
Where will my team be working from? (This is an essential question if you have
telecommuting employees).
Is the Collaboration tool integration-friendly with my existing software? Below are
collaboration tools that are effective in delivering a reliable teleworking environment.
 G Suite (Google)
Google Drive is part of the robust G Suite developed by Google as a storage and file
sharing platform that support remote workplace, auditing, reporting, cloud file storage,
file transfer, resource allocation, to-do-list, and email notification. G Suite offers that and
more. It’s available on Web, iOS and Android devices. The ability to sync data across
multiple devices and offer a real-time update for team members makes it a highly useful
tool for teleworking.
 Office 365 (Microsoft)
Microsoft 365 is also a highly recommended cloud storage tool that offers a central
location for sharing files and team communication. The work environment of Office 365
allows users to create a workplace for executing different projects with different teams.
This can be accessed remotely by any member of the team to collaborate on projects

5. Project Management Tools
Project management tools are essential for managing a remote working environment.
The software can help plan, build, organize and manage resource tools for an efficient
telecommuting network.
 The Project Planner
The Project Planner software tool available in Office 365 makes it easier for team
participants to develop strategies, organize and assign roles. The Project management
tool also assists teams to share files and get real-time updates on the on-going project.
You can also use this to track the efficiency of your team members to ensure they are
productive.
 Procore Project Management Tool
When you have a project that needs step by step development and organization,
Procore offers that. Its useful features like meeting minutes, project mark-ups, and
storage for all project-related documents are vital for teleworking. Procure project
management tool ensures that business and enterprise avoid flawed business
intelligence. With the Procore software, you have access to an integrated tool that will
deliver high yielding sales for your business.
Knowledge Center Tools
This is another vital tool in teleworking to convey information in a remote environment.
It allows team participants to easily coordinate and communicate work procedure while
saving time. There exists some reliable knowledge Management software that offers an
abundance of handy features that enhance teleworking.
 Taskworld
When telecommuting, there is a need for teamwork. Taskworld tool measures and
provides a visual analysis of team performance, encourage employees to work
efficiently, smarter and in synergy to achieve a combined productive outcome.
Security Tools
I can’t stress this enough! Investing in security tools is vital in teleworking. Imagine you
work for a client with a deadline to be met, and suddenly you discovered that your
server is compromised. You no longer have access to your files. It’s been encrypted, and
you’re asked to make a payment or permanently lose control over your cloud-stored

6. files. This happens as a result of a self-installed malware virus usually installed either
through email attachment, malicious spreadsheet or infected website. This calls for a
pragmatic Cyber Security approach. Businesses need to subject their security
infrastructure to regular updates and security patches. This is important to not fall prey
to malware/ ransomware attacks. Below is a preventive Security tool that can help.
 IPassword
This is a straightforward but effective security software to encrypt your passwords and
share with remote team members through a secure channel. It comes with a 3- level
authentication that prevents your passwords from floating about in documents which
can easily be accessible through simple ‘dictionary attack’ or ‘RDP’.
Access Tools
Imagine your remote employees working from countries with restriction to specific
websites. With Virtual private network tools, you can gain access and operate on secure
and encrypted connections that provide online privacy and anonymity.
 Proton VPN
Proton is, without a doubt, one of the best VPN for remote working in the world and
rightly so. It offers a vast selection of servers to choose from with encryption of 256-bit.
It allows access for remote workers working from countries with certain restrictions.
Your internet connection will be encrypted when you surf the Web by routing through
encrypted tunnels. The advance security of Proton VPN ensures that a hacker cannot
gain access to your connection.
Conclusion
Without a doubt, Teleworking is an exciting way of managing your business. The
importance of Telecommuting or, better still, Teleworking cannot be over-emphasized.
The present reality of time has called for an enhanced and flexible working culture.
Employees’ being able to work effectively from home is a concern for most business
owners. However, this is a far cheaper and effective way of managing an enterprise
compared to the conventional way if gotten right.