As Australia eases restrictions and reopens its borders to fully vaccinated visa holders, the return of tourists and business travellers signals the start of a return to pre-pandemic times.

However, for companies across the country, the reopening of borders does not herald the return to traditional office-based norms.

Enterprise mobility was certainly moving towards becoming a competitive business advantage before the worldwide pandemic accelerated the shift and made it a business-critical requirement.

You’ve seen the headlines: 83% of IT leaders believe the hybrid workforce is here to stay – TechRepublic; Rewriting the future of work with hybrid workplaces – PWC; The future of work is hybrid – KPMG. The global pandemic has created an appetite for more flexible work environments and greater flexibility is now considered essential.

As companies race to decentralise data centre-based architecture and replace legacy MPLS technology with more affordable broadband bandwidth, it’s important not to underestimate the complexity of such an undertaking. Any significant telecommunications systems upgrade, or greenfield implementation is inherently complex with many stakeholders involved.

Despite the pandemic, rapid and constant changes to trading conditions, and an acceleration in businesses undergoing digital transformations, the top three core fundamentals of business success remain unchanged.