Digital nomads travel to various locations, working remotely on laptops using public Wi-Fi in coffee shops, restaurants, and other areas.

Many countries, including Malaysia, Estonia, and Thailand, now offer specific visas to support digital nomads.

Digital nomads can work from anywhere with a stable network, allowing them to travel and experience different cultures.

The digital nomad lifestyle offers flexibility and freedom, but also presents challenges like connectivity issues and time zones.

Digital nomads can work in fields like software development, content creation, and online teaching.

About 22 million US residents and 35 million people worldwide identify as digital nomads, with the number expected to reach one billion by 2035.

Popular digital nomad destinations include Chiang Mai, Bali, Mexico City, and Jackson Hole, offering natural surroundings, culture, and workspaces.

Co-working spaces and social media forums help digital nomads connect with fellow remote workers.

Digital nomads use tools like project management software, video conferencing, and social media to stay productive and connected.

Digital nomads must be aware of and mitigate cybersecurity risks, including data breaches and cyber attacks.

Cloud storage allows digital nomads to access data securely from anywhere with an internet connection.

Portugal offers a digital nomad visa requiring a monthly income of $4500, while Indonesia requires $200,000 in savings and Mexico requires $43,000.

Digital nomads must maintain a work-life balance by setting boundaries to avoid burnout.

By 2025, there will be 26,000 coworking spaces, supporting digital nomads with community and resources.

India's co-living market is expected to cross $1 billion by 2025, driven by demand from digital nomads, and co-living communities provide affordable housing and boost local economies.

Digital nomads travel to various locations, working remotely on laptops using public Wi-Fi in coffee shops, restaurants, and other areas.

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Reports suggest that 400 million Americans go on long distance business trips annually, and with 32.6 million estimated to be working remotely by 2025, remote work is becoming an ever-growing theme for businesses to adapt to.

As a result of this, working from coffee shops, public workspaces or whilst commuting is becoming increasingly common, but how can you ensure your employees are working securely whilst connected to public Wi-Fi?

Cloud based application security company, Indusface, explains the worst places businesses can connect to public Wi-Fi, detailing the cyber security risks and red flags to look out for.

Venky Sundar, founder, and president of Indusface, also comments on the risks to businesses and their employees, as well as detailing ways to stay safe from cyber attacks.

The worst places to connect to public Wi-Fi:

  1. Restaurants/Coffee shops

Large restaurants or coffee shops see numerous customers pass through their doors daily, all of whom have access to the public Wi-Fi that the venue offers. This open access can leave users vulnerable to hackers who are able to exploit the lack of security in the Wi-Fi network and utilize this to access user data, otherwise known as a MITM (Man in the Middle) attack.

From this, hackers can access information on websites that users visit, browsing activity, and more personal information such as passwords and financial transactions. This can leave user logins and other personal data vulnerable being stolen by a hacker.

  1. Hotels

Hotel Wi-FI can prove useful to your employees whether they are on a business trip or catching up on uncompleted work, however, hotel Wi-Fi often provides full public access, meaning anyone can access and monitor it.

Router hacking is just one of the ways hackers can take advantage of open access hotel Wi-Fi. This involves hackers or cybercriminals gaining control of a router in order to take advantage of its vulnerabilities, resulting in access to personal and sensitive information.

This can be a threat to anyone who is on the hotel’s Wi-Fi as their personal cyber information can become available to hackers using this method.

  1. Public Transport

Despite many employees working in a remote or hybrid capacity, certain roles will still require travel to and from work meetings from time to time, and Wi-Fi on public transport such as trains can be useful if employees have work to complete before getting to their destination. Nevertheless, its safety and security can be easily compromised by hackers due to its open access, making it a frequent target for attack.

As such, utilizing Wi-Fi on trains for completing work whilst commuting can leave many employees susceptible to hackers who could gain access to important business data, financial data, or even private and personal information such as logins.

One way hackers may exploit data via transport Wi-Fi is through Malware attacks. This entails cybercriminals interfering with a device in order to gain access to its information. This is common on unsecure networks, as hackers can easily access devices when connected to the same Wi-Fi as their victims.

  1. Airports

If on a business trip, you should make your employees aware that they should be vigilant when using airport Wi-Fi, as airports are hotspots for cybercriminals looking to target personal information such as passwords, financial data, or business data.

If you or members of your workforce are travelling for business, you should be particularly cautious of business email compromise (BEC). This involves hackers attempting to access email accounts to carry out fraud, such as transferring funds.

Another method cybercriminals may try is identity theft or compromising accounts. Hackers can intercept data sent over an unsecure network, therefore, any information that you input – such as passwords, could be used to break into your online accounts such as business accounts or even steal your identity via compromised passport information.

Venky Sundar, founder and president of Indusface comments on the above Wi-Fi dangers and provides tips on how to stay safe from cybercriminals:

“Public Wi-Fi is more vulnerable to attacks. If your employees use public Wi-Fi networks, the chances of getting a malware infection is high. While the best protection is to not use these Wi-Fi networks at all, you can never be sure about how your remote employees will comply with these guidelines.

“To minimise damage, I see two angles 1) endpoint security and 2) application security. In endpoint security it is all about using a good antivirus software and keep pushing automatic updates to it.

“Application security is the second layer of defence, let’s say that the endpoint or your employee’s computer does get compromised, so the chance of malware infecting your company infrastructure is high. This is where putting your applications behind a WAAP becomes critical. That way, even in case of a compromise, the WAAP blocks attacks and protects the infrastructure and applications.”

Additional steps businesses and employees can take to help protect against cyber attacks

It is vital not only for employees, but for businesses, to ensure that they are adequately protected when using public Wi-Fi. There are numerous methods you can use to do so.

  • Turn off the auto-connect Wi-Fi setting, as this can automatically connect you to open access public networks nearby that may not be secure, and can leave you vulnerable to attack.
  • Utilise a VPN (Virtual Private Network), as this can help ensure your data isn’t visible to hackers as it goes through the network you are on. If it becomes visible, hackers can breach your digital privacy and gain access to your private company or personal data.
  • Ensure you have anti-virus software installed on your device. This can help protect you whilst using public Wi-Fi, as it has the ability to detect malware that may find its way into your system whilst using the public network. The software will issue an alert to you if any viruses are on your device, if there is any suspicious activity, or attack.
  • Perform gray box DAST scans on all your web and mobile applications so that you know the exact risk when the admin or user credentials get compromised. Once you understand the risks, mitigate them on code.
  • Implement a Web application and API Protection(WAAP) solution so that when your employee’s endpoint gets compromised, the attacks that originate out of that compromised endpoint get blocked at the WAAP.

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  1. Indusface wanted to provide information on the worst places to connect to public Wi-Fi.
  2. To do this, they utilised reputable sites such as www.rd.com and www.moneytalksnews.com,  to research which public places are reported to be the worst for Wi-Fi security.
  3. Venky Sundar, founder and president of Indusface then provided expert commentary on these, as well as tips on how to be safe when using Wi-Fi in public places.
  4. Research was conducted 4/09/23 and is accurate as of then.
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MUMBAI: Want to chill out on Malaysian beaches without taking leave from work? Well, this country is the latest to jump on to the bandwagon with its offering of a digital-nomad pass.
It joins countries as varied as Estonia, Malta, Bahamas, Cyprus, Thailand and many others, which following the pandemic have opened up their doors to digital nomads – people who work remotely but from another country. However, tax and other regulatory issues, both for the employer and the individual need to be borne in mind, before moving to these exotic locations.
From October 1, the Malaysian government has begun to accept online applications for the newly introduced digital nomad pass, termed as the ‘DE Rantau Nomad Pass Program’. Eligible foreign nationals whose annual income is over $ 24,000 can apply and can stay in Malaysia with their dependents for up to three to 12 months initially, with an option to extend for another year. This is a multiple-entry programme, unlike tourist visa, which is a single entry scheme with a validity of just three months. The applicant has to submit proof of work or employment and pay the requisite fees.
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In recent years, the digital nomadic work model has emerged, and the "survival at work" training program has also allowed college students to try to integrate work and life in camper cars, youth hostels and other scenes without time and offices, and need to manage their own schedules.
In recent years, there has been a thirst for IT talent in various industries, but the workplace and work patterns have changed after the epidemic. How can new entrants prepare for the job market? Gain knowledge and skills in the development of IT talent programmes.
Thomas shared that he studied Associate of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Hong Kong ’ s School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE) for the past two years, and this year he graduated with a Bachelor ’ s degree in Information Engineering from CUHK.
Because of the campus environment, it is difficult to contact the actual operation of the business world.
For example, his subject is mainly mathematical knowledge. “Even if there are small group classes, there is little talk about how to apply and analyze the strategy. ”
Thomas said that he had explored his future career path and understood his intention to develop in the ICT industry.
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As a result, he was given the opportunity to participate in different skills workshops through the interworkshop programme, and on the one hand, he was able to gain experience in conceiving business IT projects for retail enterprises, and from the perspective of industry people, to understand practical workplace collaboration, from conception to implementation of projects, etc., he pointed out:
The plan raises a question, provides corresponding resources without a framework, and learns to analyze and formulate technical strategies more clearly.
He also shared that he had explored his future career path earlier, and more specifically understood his intention to develop in the ICT industry.
As a result of his more outgoing personality, he plans to look for ways to use technology to help set up business projects, rather than simply engage in scientific research.
After entering a bachelor ’ s degree, the fields of study will become more and more diverse, involving network security, AI, hardware, etc., and it will take time to figure out which areas they are more interested in deepening their development.
It ’ s a good time to hire female professionals.
Experiencing “Digital Nomad ” to Test Mental Quality Self-Discipline
During the pandemic, many wage earners began to explore the possibility of a new form of work, Digital Nomad, that is, they do not have to check in every day, and the working environment and location are not limited to Hong Kong, and they can achieve a balance between work and life.
Tracy says digital nomads are a work model she wanted to try out earlier.
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Tracy Chung, a final year student in CityU ’ s information system, said that she had already felt from internships that if the company could give employees flexibility, such as a hybrid office model, it would be attractive to look for a job in the future.
And the emerging digital nomad, is also the work model she wants to try to experience.
The concept dates back to 26 years ago. It mainly refers to the fact that with a stable network and laptop, you can work and travel around the world, you can “work in the place where you live ”, and the mode of work has become more free, you can understand different regional cultures and expand the global social network.
Therefore, when she noticed that the off-campus incubation program included “being sent to various parts of Hong Kong on business trips for 4 days and 3 nights of ‘ time and space travel ’ to simulate a working model that is not limited by time zones and regions in 2030, ” she also hoped to experience the model of digital nomad first.
Free working mode to understand different cultures
She admitted that although she can interact like a digital nomad in the event, and communicate with tertiary students in different disciplines, expand social networks and have the opportunity to collaborate on group projects.
But at the same time she found:
It turns out that if you want to be a digital nomad, you also test your psychological quality and self-discipline, and if you encounter difficulties or accidents, such as being unable to connect to the Internet, you also need to learn to calm down and deal with them, and you also need to have the ability to plan and make decisions.
Therefore, the experience will make her understand the need to improve the above soft skills.
Responding to social change equipping future skills
Experience the epidemic that has ravaged the world for more than three years, coupled with rapid technological development and change.
According to Chan Po-chen, Chairman of Hong Kong Broadband Talent CSI Foundation, and Cheung Yiu-kee, Senior Manager of Youth Services of St. James ’ Settlement, they have in recent years set out to nurture the next generation of talents by enhancing their knowledge of digital citizenship and helping to equip future skills to cope with social change.
Chen Po-chen (front), Chairman of Hong Kong Broadband Talent CSI Foundation, and Cheung Yiu-kee, Senior Manager of Youth Services of St. James ’ Settlement, said that in recent years, they have set out to provide practical support to young people who have dreams but lack experience and preparation.
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They point out that if the soft and hard skills that young people are learning today are not aligned with the needs of the future, or have insufficient knowledge of the future:
And when the time comes for change, it will be difficult for them to do so.
For this reason, this year, we are planning to invite local tertiary students to join us for free to explore the ICT (Information and Communication Technology) workplace, invite well-known companies to provide real cases, understand the future trend of technology companies, and provide workshops and practical opportunities related to business technology solutions.
Inspire innovative ideas to drive industry attention
Moreover, in the training program, they are also allowed to try to integrate work and life in the context of camper cars, youth hostels and other scenarios without time and office, and need to self-manage the schedule to design prototypes for future ICT solutions for designated enterprises.
The outstanding groups can also obtain over HK $10,000 in project incubation funds, and have the opportunity to collaborate with leading enterprises to develop “Future ICT Solutions ” to lay the foundation for future careers in science and technology.
In the long run, they hope to build and deepen young people ’ s career thinking about the future of work, “and inspire innovative ideas to further think about how technology can be used in various industries in the future, and to promote industry and society to pay attention to and discuss the future of work. ”
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As the world rapidly adapts to the digital revolution, we are witnessing the rise of a new type of worker: digital nomads.
Digital nomads are professionals who work remotely using technology, enabling them to travel and live a lifestyle unrelated to location.
This trend of nomadic working life is more than just a fad; it ’ s a sweeping shift in the way we look at work, and it ’ s made possible thanks in large part to advances in technologies such as remote storage and remote desktop software.
Remote desktop storage has become an important tool for digital nomads.
With it, they can access their work computer or office network from anywhere in the world as long as they have an internet connection.
This ability to work remotely not only provides flexibility, but also allows digital nomads to maintain high levels of productivity wherever they are.
Splashtop understands the complexity of this lifestyle and is committed to providing solutions to address the unique challenges faced by digital travelers, such as connectivity issues and secure access to remote resources.
We strive to improve the flexibility provided by this lifestyle, aiming to make the world a seamless workspace.
With the right remote desktop and remote storage tools, the world can indeed be your workplace.
That ’ s the power of technology today – it makes geography irrelevant, it ’ s changing the way we work, travel and live.
Welcome to the digital nomadic world powered by Splashtop ’ s remote desktop solutions.
Defining digital nomads and their challenges
Digital nomadism is the practice of doing work by relying on digital technology, often for remote work from abroad.
This lifestyle offers enticing benefits such as flexibility, freedom and the charm of travel.
However, this is not without challenges.
The key is connectivity issues due to different global internet stability and maintaining productivity in different time zones and environments.
The right tools, including reliable remote desktop software, can help address these challenges and make digital nomadic a rewarding and efficient way to work.
Remote Desktop: Solutions for Digital Travellers
Remote desktop software bridges the connection between your device and computer by using the Internet as a medium.
This process involves using two applications, even the "client" application on the portable device and the "proxy" application installed on the desktop.
This duo enables you to establish a remote desktop connection that effectively lets you control and interact with your desktop, regardless of time and place, as if you were immersive.
Basically, you can control your primary computer, access files, use apps, and even perform complex tasks from a remote location, all as if you were sitting in front of your computer.
Digital nomads can leverage remote desktop technology to dramatically increase their productivity.
For example, let ’ s say you ’ re a digital hobbyist who often uses specialized software installed on your home computer.
With remote desktop storage, you can use your laptop or even tablet to run this software from anywhere in the world without having to carry your home computer with you.
Alternatively, you may be a software developer or graphic designer (and also a digital nomad!) and you may need access to a powerful home desktop for coding or testing.
By using remote desktop software, you can take advantage of the processing power of your home computer to run intensive applications smoothly while traveling from a portable laptop or even tablet.
As a digital hobbyist, you may be worried that the main computer in your home is going into sleep mode, which may interrupt your remote storage.
This can interfere with your workflow, especially if you are in a different time zone or location.
However, with Splashtop, this concern is a thing of the past. Splashtop offers a “Wake Up Computer ” feature specifically designed to wake your remote computer from its sleep state.
This feature ensures that you can always connect to your computer, no matter where you are in the world, providing an uninterrupted, reliable remote storage experience.
Remote desktop tools also provide secure access to your files without the need to sync or transfer them across devices, reducing the risk of data loss or theft.
This technology is also beneficial when digital nomads need to collaborate with team members in real time, as they can remotely access a colleague ’ s computer to get help or perform a task.
One of the major benefits that remote desktop storage brings to digital travelers is the ability to overcome the unpredictability of travel.
Whether it ’ s an unforeseen situation that causes a hardware failure, or simply an inability to access a specific document, a remote desktop solution can provide the necessary buffers to keep your workflow running smoothly.
One such solution is Splashtop, which is designed to provide secure and reliable remote storage. With a user-friendly interface and strong connectivity, Splashtop supports a seamless remote work experience.
It is an effective tool for connecting to your main computer from any other device (laptop, tablet or even smartphone).
Its cross-platform features allow you to work across operating systems without compatibility issues.
All of this doesn ’ t require a lot of technical setup. All you need is an internet connection.
With Splashtop or similar tools, the world truly becomes a workspace for digital hobbyists, making geography a consideration of the past.
Tips for Using Remote Desktop Storage Effectively
Choosing the right remote desktop tool is critical to getting the benefits of this technology.
When choosing a tool, consider factors such as ease of use, reliability, speed, and security features.
Compatibility with different operating systems and devices is also an important factor, especially for digital nomads who may use various devices.
Ensuring safe and smooth remote storage is just as important.
Find tools that provide robust security measures such as two-factor authentication and data encryption.
A reliable internet connection also plays a vital role in ensuring smooth access.
It is recommended to use backup connection options in case of network instability, such as portable Wi-Fi or mobile hotspots.
With Splashtop ’ s adaptive streaming technology, you can still experience high-performance remote storage even on less than perfect internet connections, ensuring a seamless digital nomadic experience.
With Splashtop Remote Desktop Software, you will be able to...
• Work from home or anywhere in the world by accessing your work computer from any device without having to worry about transferring data to the cloud or investing in additional hardware or software licenses.
• Experience real-time, high-definition viewing of a remote computer screen, delivering up to 4K streaming at 40 frames per second for a low-latency remote storage experience.
Control your computer remotely from another computer, tablet, or mobile device as if you were sitting directly in front of it.
• Direct access and modification of any document on a remote computer without cloud upload or email transfer.
• Operate any software on a remote computer, from Adobe Creative Suite and video editing applications to CAD programs and much more.
Security is a top priority at Splashtop, and we protect your and your company ’ s data with encrypted connections, multi-level password options, two-factor authentication, and other features.
Learn more about Splashtop ’ s security and sign up for a free trial to experience it for yourself!
Conclusion – Remote Desktop for Digital Nomads
Embracing the digital nomadic lifestyle requires versatile tools to meet the unique challenges of remote work.
Remote desktop storage is an indispensable tool that increases flexibility and ensures productivity no matter where you are.
It allows you to access and control your main computer from a remote location, use specific software, and securely access your files.
Tools like Splashtop provide a seamless remote work experience that digital hobbyists anywhere in the world can rely on.
By offering a combination of strong connectivity, cross-platform compatibility, security features, and high-performance streaming, Splashtop is the ideal companion for digital hobbyists, hybrid workers, and remote workers.
Ready to unleash your full potential as a digital nomad?
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In recent years, the global media began to vigorously promote "travel living", translated from English - travel-life.
Its supporters are called digital nomads, or digital nomads.
They are not attached to the place of residence and work and are ready to trade comfort, stability and career prospects for life in continuous motion.
In the US alone, this philosophy is shared by 22 million people, or one in 15 Americans, in the world – 35 million, and by 2030, the number of digital nomads on the planet is projected to grow to one billion people.
Experts believe that this is the way to form a “seamless ” world with a“ connected person ” without roots.
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The first digital nomad was an American writer and programmer.
In 1983, he set off on a computerized bike and completed it on a yacht in 2021.
The revival of the ancient nomadic way of life in the 21st century has become possible thanks to the Internet and IT technologies, and the pandemic of the covid with a remote format of work has spurred it.
By 2030, the number of digital nomads could reach a billion people.
What kind of people are these?
The first group is digital.
Programmers, project managers, graphic designers, journalists, writers, lawyers, translators, analysts, testers, copywriters, video editors, product managers.
Six months in the Maldives, three months in Barbados or the United Arab Emirates, where the world ’ s fastest mobile Internet.
The second is adventurers and wanderers.
The third is mortgages, for which loan payments are more expensive than permanent tourism and being in cheap areas of the world.
The philosophy of digital nomads is to untie themselves from their place of birth and one job.
Choose countries where the best climate, cheaper food, where there are no toxic offices, civil duties, but only the right to live in pleasure.
Digital nomads consider themselves the chosen ones of fate, because, in their opinion, they make the free choice of a free person.
Life in motion, they argue, is not bliss, but the norm.
Their favorite slogan is “The values of minimalism make us happy. ”
Nature, freedom, unprocessed food, physical activity...
A lot is said about this on their profile sites.
Anxiety and desire to change places
Hunting for a change of places is a problem of motives, and they are different, correspondent member, philosopher, chief researcher of the Institute of Sociology of the Russian Academy of Sciences Jean Toshchenko told the “Parliamentary newspaper ”.
Someone just has the opportunity to choose the best conditions of life and work.
Others have the pressure of economic circumstances.
This is facilitated by the growing class of precariat (people working in low-paid and unstable jobs without social guarantees - sick leave, vacation, with a reduced salary).
The transition from permanent to part-time, temporary, part-time employment makes it easier for such people to get out of place and go wherever they look.
Another category is those who, in principle, do not care about the content of the work, says the scientist.
They expect to find something to do everywhere.
From here the ease of lifting.
Finally, there are those who choose a way of life where civil obligations do not prevail over them.
An expert from the United States John Peters in a sensational article “Exile, Nomadism and the Diaspora ” called the opposition of nomad and state as the key idea of the movement.
Many travelers begin with the term “climate emigration ”, but constant mobility erases the boundaries of cultural and national identity.
As a result, the concept of homeland is also being rethought, and this is already marginality, he concludes.
A typical portrait of a digital nomad, according to the Nomad List survey, is a minimalist with a laptop, a backpack, a bachelor ’ s degree, a passport and a cup of coffee.
Lives in one place for an average of 70 days.
At the heart of the mentality is anti-materialism and contentment with small things.
The most attractive side of travel is cheapness, according to one of the profile sites.
Nomadism saves a lot of money because the costs of maintaining the property, maintaining the car, parking, winter clothes disappear.
It is fascinating and good for health.
The main cost item is renting a roof over your head and food.
Geo-arbitrage helps to live better and cheaper – the use of price differences between countries.
Peace in your pocket and nothing of your own
Some researchers call traveling a new socio-economic model.
It echoes the program slogans of the “great reset ” of the world proclaimed at the Davos Economic Forum.
According to it, the preservation of the planet in the interests of future generations requires tightening the belts of the living, limiting economic growth and reducing consumption.
The projected image of the future assumes that a person will be available to the whole world, a lot of services, but at the same time he will not have anything of his own.
Globalizers argue that property and binding to a permanent place of residence burden and encroach on the personal freedoms of citizens.
Why buy a house when you can rent it?
Why a personal car when there is carsharing?
Why save money when you can have a basic guaranteed income?
Why spend money on heating an apartment, if you can go to the warm lands for the winter?
When a person has no stake or yard, it is especially easy.
Modern nomads often call themselves citizens of the world.
The nomad is always online, and it is more convenient for him to communicate even with friends online, rather than offline.
Therefore, some experts have given it the definition of “connected person ”.
The unwritten motto of digital nomads: movement is everything, goal is nothing.
There are 300 people in the world who have visited all 196 countries of the world (including unrecognized territories).
Among them are Australian Rach and Slovak Marty.
The women described the adventures of the 15-year-old circumnavigation in the blog “Very Hungry Nomads ”.
They set out to inspire the women of the world to live without office stress, work on the beach, expand horizons and embrace new thinking.
Travelers sold out all the property and lived with luggage from two backpacks of hand luggage.
The focus of their project was food.
Odyssey cost 274 thousand dollars.
Her conclusion: the most delicious food is in Ethiopia, Afghanistan and Uzbek farmers.
The number of nomadism activists in Russia is also increasing.
For example, ethnologist Mikhail Zarubin traveled to 193 countries for 10 years and wrote a book for children “Tales of Young Travelers ”.
Four years more spent on the circumnavigation of his friend, the photographer.
150 hotels annually - the norm for Lisa and Vitalik, whose journey lasts 12 years.
Many other travel bloggers share their impressions on the website travcave.ru.
Traffic infrastructure
The digital nomad relies on infrastructure.
A digital nomad visa allows individuals who earn an income of at least $2,000 from a foreign jurisdiction to legally stay in the country longer than tourists.
Its price in Brazil is 72 dollars, in Greece - 75, Costa Rica - 100, Argentina - from 120 to 240, in Bermuda - 260, in the Bahamas and in the UAE - a thousand dollars.
Validity from 180 days to 10 years.
In countries where there is no such visa, nomads often live on tourist and even student, and the authorities turn a blind eye to this.
The elements of infrastructure are also coworking and coliving (common spaces where you can live and work with like-minded people).
The number of the first, according to forecasts, by 2025 will reach 26 thousand, and the second annually grows by a third.
In Russia, too, there is a coliving - "Station Smena".
It provides, according to the presentation, a unique opportunity to combine work and party.
Remotely you can work from home, public libraries, cafes - if only there was an Internet and a laptop.
The wealthier ones move around in offices on wheels.
However, the vans at home with a table, a lot of sockets, chargers and a background for conferences are like a luxury German crossover.
The system of hubs for nomads is characterized by a favorable climate, high-speed Internet, an easy visa regime and a low cost of living.
The most attractive locations are Chiang Mai (Thailand) and Bali (Indonesia), in Europe - Lisbon, Gran Canaria and the island of Madeira, in America - Medellin, Mexico City and Buenos Aires.
If the money runs out, nomads can spend the night in churches for free, in extreme cases - in a tent, especially since they do not tend to cold lands.
Someone on occasion earns remote trade, hand-made, bartenders, guides, DJs and VJs, nurses, teachers and what God will send.
As befits a philosopher, Jean Toshchenko is not surprised:
“The world is entering an era of great migration of peoples, similar to the one that took place 15 centuries ago.
The process of global migration is driven by economic, political and climatic factors.
And this general mobility affects all of humanity, making it dynamic. ”
The philosophy of individualism
And if everyone wants to live on an eternal journey, who will remain in their native country and will improve it?
Is there a balance between personal freedom and civic responsibility?
Is not the sense of patriotism atrophied, for example, among the digital class, part of which has amicably rushed outside Russia?
The balance between freedom and responsibility was sought by Voltaire and Belinsky.
They are looking for it and will be looking for it at all times, ” the chairman of the Council for the Development of the Digital Economy evasively replied to the Parliamentary Newspaper.
First Deputy Chairman of the Committee for Tourism and Tourism Development Nikolai Valuev did not hide skepticism from our publication:
“No matter what you dream and want, people will always be tied by a bunch of circumstances to the place of residence.
Work, habit, property, kinship and social ties, so these cosmopolitans will always be in the region of statistical error. ”
Comparing digital nomads, immigrants and relocants is incorrect, said the development director of VTsIOM Consulting.
The concept of “digital-nomadism ” develops a philosophy of individualism, he told“ Parlamentskaya Gazeta ”.
Its values: freedom to choose life goals, ways and places of work, the desire for openness of information, intolerance of discrimination and the conditional “seamless ” of the world.
At the same time, nomads, earning in their country, spend money in a foreign country.
How should this state be treated?
Why in the US with a population of 330 million people, Trump in his election program promises to introduce maternity capital for a new baby boom?
"Any government wants its citizens to work at home and develop the domestic economy," Yermolaev said. - The generation of the first baby boom is close to retirement age, which increases the burden on social infrastructure and reduces the number of able-bodied people.
And the digital nomad community in the US is growing.
According to MBO Partners, there are 16.9 million, and according to Nomand List, 22 million.
If the trend continues, the country ’ s economy will face a serious challenge in the coming years. ”
In Russia, according to Nomad List, digital nomads are still relatively few - 2.3 million.
And yet they should be taken seriously, urges the dean of the Faculty of Economics.
As a rule, nomads do not seek to part with the country, they can continue to work for domestic companies, benefiting the state.
And in order to preserve this human capital, to prevent its possible leakage, an income tax of 13 percent should be saved for this category, the economist believes.
According to the current rules, tax non-residents - people who have been in Russia for less than 183 calendar days for twelve consecutive months - must pay income tax not 13 percent, but 30 percent, besides they are not entitled to tax deductions.
As the head of the State Duma Committee on Labor, Social Policy and Veterans Affairs Yaroslav Nilov told our publication, all the necessary regulation in the field of remote employment was developed and fixed in Chapter 49.1 of the Labor Code even during the coronavirus pandemic.
Thanks to this, many workers today work remotely, most of them within the country.
Any changes to the law will also affect them, he explained.
This is usually used in a situation where there is an imbalance of interests of employers and employees.
“If people continue to perform their duties in accordance with labor contracts, taxes and payments are deducted from their income, then why invent something? ” the deputy concluded.

About 22 million US residents and 35 million people worldwide identify as digital nomads, with the number expected to reach one billion by 2035.

Popular digital nomad destinations include Chiang Mai, Bali, Mexico City, and Jackson Hole, offering natural surroundings, culture, and workspaces.

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The Clear Creek Group Invites Digital Nomads To Experience Remote Work In Paradise With Exclusive Vacation Rentals In Jackson Hole

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Jackson, Wyoming, United States, October 2, 2023 – Digital nomads work remotely from various places worldwide. They embrace a location-independent lifestyle. Approximately 45% of global digital nomads stay in one place for one to three months. Choosing where to stay is essential as it impacts their work, lifestyle, and experience.

Jackson Hole has become a top spot for remote workers looking for some inspiration. It has jaw-dropping nature surroundings and a rad small-town vibe. This mountain getaway mixes the perfect combo of adventure, amenities, and WiFi need-for-speed. Whether you're working solo or assembling a nomadic squad, Jackson Hole brings together everything you need to crush those work goals amidst quintessential Rocky Mountain beauty.

The Rise of Jackson Hole as a Digital Nomad Destination

Jackson Hole strikes an ideal balance between natural beauty and modern conveniences. It offers easy access to hiking trails, ski slopes, rivers, and wildlife preserves. These offerings appeal to the adventurous spirits of many digital nomads. At the same time, the town provides high-speed internet and a thriving cafe culture. It caters to remote work needs, making it an ideal digital nomad destination.

Adding to its charm is the limited land availability for development in Jackson Hole. Only about 2% of the surrounding area is open to construction. This caused a spike in home prices over the past decade. With high demand and limited housing inventory, Jackson Hole presents a profitable opportunity for homeowners willing to lease out their properties to semi-permanent residents.

To meet the influx of digital nomads, the jackson hole home rentals market has grown. Homeowners and property companies offer furnished rentals for remote work. These rentals have fast internet, workspaces, and flexible lease terms. Local property managers also offer concierge services to ensure a smooth experience. With limited hotels in town, vacation rentals enable more digital nomads to live and work in Jackson Hole.

In recent years, Jackson Hole has seen a major influx of digital nomads. They seek to take advantage of the area's unique blend of natural allure and connectivity. The COVID-19 pandemic acted as a catalyst, with more professionals embracing remote work. They look for inspiring destinations like Jackson Hole. Jackson Hole has about 9,000 residents. During peak tourist times, it doubles thanks to mobile workers choosing it as a temporary base.

Town officials have welcomed the economic stimulus and vibrancy the digital nomads bring. The town's lively dining and arts scene, plus events like the Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival, cater to semi-permanent residents. Digital nomad amenities and infrastructure will keep it a sought after remote work hub.

Key Features Digital Nomads Seek in Jackson Hole Rentals

There are over 15.5 million Americans now identifying as digital nomads. And Jackson Hole's vacation rental market has adapted to meet their unique needs. Here are some of the key features remote workers seek:

High-speed internet

Reliable, fast internet with fiber optic broadband is non-negotiable for most digital nomads. Jackson Hole delivers through providers like SilverStar Communications. They offer symmetrical gigabit speeds perfect for video calls and transferring large files.

Functional spaces

Digital nomads look for separate and dedicated office areas in rentals. They prefer it rather than makeshift workspaces. Ergonomic chairs, standing desks, and good lighting improve home workspaces. Ample power outlets and USB charging ports are essential for flexibility.

Flexible leasing

The ability to rent monthly, or long-term suits digital nomads who may shift locations. Many Jackson Hole listings now offer discounts for stays from 1-6 months. This is to attract remote workers. Services like furnishing and mail handling add convenience.

Access to nature

Proximity to hiking trails, ski slopes, and other outdoor activities ranks for active digital nomads in Jackson Hole. They like rentals surrounded by open spaces and mountain vistas. Opportunities to unwind in nature after work are popular.

Community

Shared co-living or co-working options provide built-in opportunities to network and collaborate with fellow digital nomads. Common lounges, events, and social activities help foster new connections.

The Luxury Experience: Going Beyond the Basics

While essential features like fast WiFi and comfortable work areas are must-haves, some digital nomads desire more indulgence from their Jackson Hole rentals. Luxury amenities elevate the remote work experience with top-notch comfort and hospitality. Here are some advantages:

Scenic views

Enjoy Jackson Hole's stunning mountain views with floor-to-ceiling windows and outdoor seating. Waking up to panoramic views of the Tetons fuels the soul.

Premium facilities

On-site concierge personnel can handle booking excursions, reservations, and transportation for you. Valet service takes vehicle hassle off your plate. 24/7 room service provides quality dining options on demand when you'd rather stay in.

Five-star furnishings

Plush bedding, premium mattresses, and spa-like bathrooms give a luxurious hotel feel. The upscale designer decor adds to the pampered ambiance. You'll feel the royalty.

Business support.

Boost productivity by using administrative assistants. They can handle tasks like mail collection, dry cleaning, reservations, and more for you.

Recreation amenities.

Having bicycles, fishing poles and gear, kayaks, and other recreational equipment provided grants easy access to outdoor adventures in Jackson Hole. Hit the trails and waters right from your rental's doorstep.

While luxury doesn't come cheap, the splurge enhances the digital nomad lifestyle in Jackson Hole for those who value premium experiences.

The Digital Nomad Community in Jackson Hole

Apart from amenities, connecting with fellow remote workers is vital. It's a key aspect of the location-independent lifestyle. Here are the ways to connect with them in Jackson Hole:

  • Co-working spaces: Shared offices help collaboration and community building.
  • Meetups & events: Groups like Jackson Hole Digital host tech mixers, happy hours, workshops, and speaker sessions.
  • Social media forums: Facebook groups like“Digital Nomads of Jackson Hole” help create connections.
  • Activity clubs: Join hikers, climbers, skiers, yogis, and other outdoor enthusiasts.

Plugging into the digital nomad community creates a sense of belonging and helps nurture personal and professional relationships.

Balancing Work and Leisure: Making the Most of Your Stay

To fully experience the Jackson Hole lifestyle, remote workers should blend their professional obligations with ample leisure time spent outdoors.

  • Morning adventures: Start the day strong by cycling, hiking, or paddle boarding surrounded by awe-inspiring vistas.
  • Afternoon Focus: Dedicate a few hours to heads-down work in your rental's home office or a co-working space.
  • Evening amusement: Après work activities like happy hours, concerts, art walks, and yoga classes promise fun social outings.
  • Weekend escapes: Pack up and camp, fish, or ski with new friends from the digital nomad community.

Finding the right rhythm between work and play lets you optimize living in Jackson Hole as a location-independent professional.

FAQs on Vacation Rentals for Digital Nomads in Jackson Hole
  • What are the best platforms to find long-term rentals suitable for remote workers in Jackson Hole?

    Some top rental listing sites include Out Here, Jackson Hole Digital, Rendezvous Mountain Rentals and Priority Luxury Rentals. Local property management companies like Retreatia and Hole Hound also cater to digital nomads.

    2. How do Jackson Hole vacation rentals cater to the needs of digital nomads?

    Many rentals offer dedicated home offices with desks, high-speed internet, printing/scanning, video conferencing amenities and tech support. Others provide co-working spaces, networking events and coordination with local activity groups.

    3. Are there any community-driven events or spaces for digital nomads in Jackson Hole?

    Yes, co-working spaces host events for digital nomads. Meetup groups like Jackson Hole Digital organize regular social gatherings. There are also Facebook groups like Digital Nomads of Jackson Hole to connect with community members.

    Conclusion

    Jackson Hole is perfect for digital nomads with its beauty, amenities, and community. Rental owners have tailored their properties for work and adventure. Choose Jackson Hole for remote work, and you'll enjoy paradise without sacrificing productivity. Plus, the breathtaking landscapes and outdoor activities await your exploration during your downtime.

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Many businesses are still failing to secure remote workers

Many businesses are still failing to properly secure their remote workforce, risking data breaches, downtime, loss of revenue and large fines.

According to a new report from IT security firm Distology, almost half (48 percent) of IT leaders consider their cybersecurity posture subpar, at least when it comes to remote working. At the same time, attacks are becoming more common and techniques more sophisticated.

At the heart of these insufficiencies lie education and legacy tech, the report suggests. More than a third (37 percent) of respondents confirmed employees in their organization haven’t been educated on how to avoid a security breach, while 57 percent worry about employees using the same password across multiple platforms.

Meanwhile, employees in almost half (46 percent) of the organizations surveyed said they were using decade-old technologies.

Businesses should review their cybersecurity strategy, Distology argues, which would help keep businesses, stakeholders and sensitive data safe, while ensuring employees are future-proofed.

“Technology from five years ago, let alone ten years ago, wasn’t built with today’s threats in mind. And, as threat actors show no signs of reducing in intelligence, outdated security solutions make it so much easier for attackers to exploit a business’ weaknesses. In addition, every employee in every organization should have at the very least, a basic level of training on how to spot and avoid a potential cyber-attack,” said Lance Williams, Chief Product Officer at Distology.

For almost half of the respondents (46 percent), the biggest threat lies in the advancement of technologies and threats, which is why many are looking to update their cybersecurity measures. Most are looking to obtain next-gen firewalls, deploy multi-factor authentication and ensure secure remote access.

Sead is a freelance journalist with more than 15 years of experience in writing various types of content, from blogs, whitepapers, and reviews to ebooks, and many more, across sites including Al Jazeera Balkans, TechRadar Pro, IT Pro Portal, and CryptoNews.

Digital nomads must be aware of and mitigate cybersecurity risks, including data breaches and cyber attacks.

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By   Anastasios Arampatzis
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Cybersecurity has moved to the top of every CIO’s agenda in the last few years as organizations in every industry battle to navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape. Adversaries are more well-funded and determined than ever, and their tools are growing in persistence and sophistication.

At the same time, the distributed workforces that arrived with the pandemic have widened the attack surface exponentially, introducing new vulnerabilities, and presenting attackers with a slew of new vectors to gain a foothold on corporate networks.

From sophisticated malefactors to opportunistic malware, there are many risks. In this blog, we’ll delve into the common vulnerabilities and risks that characterize the cybersecurity landscape and offer insights into measures that can be taken to avoid them.

Cloudy, With a Chance of Malware

Cloud computing might have revolutionized how data is stored, accessed, and processed, but it also introduced a host of vulnerabilities. Misconfigured cloud storage, weak access controls, and inadequate encryption protocols have exposed sensitive data to all sorts of unauthorized parties.  Moreover, shared resources in multi-tenant environments create potential entry points for bad actors looking to compromise many users simultaneously.

Mitigating cloud vulnerabilities requires diligent configuration management, robust access controls, and continuous monitoring to promptly detect and respond to anomalies. In addition, companies should adopt a shared responsibility model which outlines the distribution of security responsibilities between cloud service providers and their customers. In this model, CSPs are typically responsible for securing the underlying infrastructure, while customers are accountable for securing their data, applications, identities, and access controls within the cloud environment.

Once More Unto the Breach

Barely a day goes by without a new data breach hitting the headlines. Data breaches remain a clear and present danger to all businesses, with cybercriminals targeting organizations to steal valuable information such as personal identifiable information (PII), financial data, and intellectual property.

The repercussions of data breaches can be severe, including financial losses, reputational damage, and legal ramifications. There’s also the immeasurable loss of customer trust and confidence, and putting a price tag on it is impossible. Implementing encryption, adopting a defense-in-depth approach, and conducting regular security assessments are just some measures that can help mitigate the risk of data breaches.

What a Tangled Web We Weave

The proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has expanded the attack surface dramatically, creating an interconnected web of billions of devices, sensors, and connections. Unfortunately, many of these “things” were not designed with security in mind, and instead of having robust measures built in from the ground up, they have been tacked on as an afterthought.

Vulnerabilities in IoT devices can be exploited to launch large-scale distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, infiltrate networks, or compromise sensitive information. To combat this threat, manufacturers need to prioritize security by design, incorporating encryption, authentication mechanisms, and regular firmware updates to fortify these devices against myriad threats.

Texts, Lies, and Threats on the Go

While mobile devices have become indispensable tools for running our personal and business lives, they are also prime targets for malicious actors. Malware-laden apps, phishing scams, vishing, and network vulnerabilities can compromise the security of smartphones, leading to data theft, unauthorized access, and financial fraud.

Moreover, phones can easily be lost or stolen, and with them, a treasure trove of valuable personal and business data. Implementing mobile device management (MDM) solutions, enforcing strong authentication measures, and educating users about best security practices are critical steps to mitigate mobile device vulnerabilities. For businesses, robust BYOD policies can help protect networks from the risks associated with using personal devices to access business resources.

Hooking a Big Phish

Phishing attacks remain a thorn in the side of individuals and organizations alike. Leveraging cunning social engineering techniques, these threats deceive users into divulging sensitive information or clicking on malicious links that steal their login credentials or banking information. These links usually masquerade as legitimate websites and are so carefully crafted that they are able to defy all but the closest scrutiny.

Robust email filtering and multi-factor authentication can help thwart phishing attempts and mitigate the risk of unauthorized access. Moreover, user training that teaches individuals basic security hygiene, such as checking out link addresses before clicking on them and exercising general caution, is helpful, too.

A Digital Kidnapping Epidemic

Ransomware is another severe threat, encrypting critical data, locking down systems, and demanding the victim pony up a ransom payment for decryption keys. These attacks can cripple organizations, disrupt operations, and cause massive financial losses. Furthermore, ransomware variants continuously evolve, employing advanced encryption algorithms and evasion techniques to bypass security defenses.

The gangs behind ransomware are also evolving and are now using double, triple, and multi-extortion ransomware techniques, which, as the names suggest, use more than one layer of attack to persuade the victims to pay the ransom. Over and above encrypting files, this type of attack might include file exfiltration, distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, or extending the ransoms to third-party partners. If you’re unlucky, it could be all three.

Ensuring regular data backups, deploying endpoint security solutions, and conducting incident response drills are essential strategies to mitigate the impact of ransomware attacks.

A Host of Remote Possibilities

The shift towards remote work has introduced a slew of new cybersecurity vulnerabilities. The traditional company perimeter has blurred, and the attack surface has widened exponentially. Employees are accessing company networks and data from home, on the go, or at a coffee shop – environments that lack the robust security measures that corporate environments enjoy.

Organizations need to implement secure remote access solutions, enforce robust authentication methods, introduce tools such as passkeys to replace passwords, and, again, educate employees about remote work security best practices to lessen the risks that go hand in hand with remote work environments.

To Err is Human

Social engineering remains one of the most effective weapons in the attacker’s arsenal. To err is human, and cybercriminals know how to exploit our natural biases. Techniques such as pretexting, baiting, and tailgating manipulate people into divulging sensitive information or doing something that compromises security.

Employee training, awareness campaigns, and simulated phishing exercises are crucial components of a comprehensive defense strategy to protect users from clever social engineers.

Securing Connected Supply Chains

Extensive networks of third-party partners mark today’s business landscape. Collaboration with vendors and contractors introduces additional cybersecurity risks, as third-party entities may have access to sensitive data or systems. Weaknesses in vendor security practices, such as inadequate access controls or insufficient security protocols, can be exploited by attackers as a stepping stone to access a more high-value target.

Conducting thorough security assessments of your third-party partners, establishing clear contractual obligations, and enforcing compliance standards are essential steps to mitigate vendor-related vulnerabilities.

Light at the End of the Tunnel

It’s not all doom and gloom, though. Through collaboration, information sharing, and various initiatives, the industry is making great strides when it comes to combatting modern threats. Today’s unique challenges require proactive measures and ongoing vigilance.

By implementing robust security controls, fostering a culture of awareness, and staying abreast of emerging threats, organizations can confidently enhance their resilience against cyber attacks and navigate the digital landscape.

Anastasios Arampatzis is a retired Hellenic Air Force officer with over 20 years’ worth of experience in managing IT projects and evaluating cybersecurity. During his service in the Armed Forces, he was assigned to various key positions in national, NATO and EU headquarters and has been honoured by numerous high-ranking officers for his expertise and professionalism. He was nominated as a certified NATO evaluator for information security.

Anastasios’ interests include among others cybersecurity policy and governance, ICS and IoT security, encryption, and certificates management. He is also exploring the human side of cybersecurity – the psychology of security, public education, organizational training programs, and the effect of biases (cultural, heuristic and cognitive) in applying cybersecurity policies and integrating technology into learning. He is intrigued by new challenges, open-minded and flexible.

Currently, he works as a cybersecurity content writer for Bora Design. Tassos is a member of the non-profit organization Homo Digitalis.

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Cloud storage has completely transformed the way businesses store data. By keeping data offsite, cloud storage solutions offer unparalleled reliability, scalability, and security for companies of every size.

This innovative solution provides peace of mind to organizations in all industries, knowing their valuable information is easily stored and managed. Cloud storage also offers a variety of benefits that can significantly boost business productivity.

In this article, we’ll explore the importance of cloud technology for businesses and reveal some exciting ways cloud storage can help you be more productive at work.

Why Cloud Technologies Are Important For Modern Businesses

Increased business productivity is essential for survival in today’s competitive economic climate. Companies of all sizes need to maximize efficiency and streamline their operations to remain profitable and successful. You can achieve this through improved data management and automated processes enabled by the best cloud storage for business.

By taking advantage of the features offered by cloud storage providers, companies can improve collaboration, enhance security measures, and reduce overhead costs. Additionally, cloud storage can provide a simpler way to back up and restore data, allowing businesses to recover from any unexpected issues that may arise quickly.

Ultimately, leveraging the power of cloud storage can help your business unlock its full potential by increasing productivity and efficiency.

How Cloud Storage Technology Boosts Productivity

Cloud storage solutions provide a wide range of benefits to increasing business productivity. First, they offer access to data from anywhere with an internet connection, which can help staff members stay connected and work collaboratively. This allows teams to be more productive by reducing the time spent on administrative tasks and increasing the time spent on creative tasks.

In addition to improving collaboration, cloud storage solutions provide enhanced security for businesses. By using cloud storage, companies can protect their data from unauthorized access and make secure backups available in case of hardware failure or other issues.

Below, we’ll expand on other benefits cloud storage solutions bring to organizations.

1. Improve data management and organization capabilities

Cloud storage solutions offer various helpful features for businesses to organize and manage data more effectively. They also provide advanced search capabilities, allowing users to find the information they need quickly.

Additionally, cloud storage technologies help users store and share data securely, eliminating the risks associated with using unsecured file transfer protocols. For example, you can configure cloud storage solutions to alert users when sensitive data has been accessed by unauthorized personnel.

2. Build more effective collaboration and communication

Cloud storage solutions enable businesses to easily share files and collaborate with other team members using a secure platform. By sharing documents, presentations, and other data via the cloud, team members can work together more efficiently.

Additionally, cloud storage solutions provide real-time file synchronization, allowing users to access the most up-to-date version of documents whenever needed. For example, you can store and share customer records, sales data, and other important information.

3. Automate processes and backups

Cloud storage solutions provide automated backup capabilities, enabling businesses always to have backup copies of their data. Additionally, many providers offer automated processes that streamline workflow and increase efficiency.

By using cloud storage technology, businesses can enjoy improved scalability and cost savings. Thanks to the pay-as-you-go approach, companies save money and resources while reducing IT overhead costs.

Additionally, cloud storage is designed to scale with the growth of a business. As a company expands, cloud storage solutions can cost-effectively grow with them.

4. Security and compliance

Cloud storage solutions offer robust security measures, such as encryption, authentication, and strict access controls. This ensures that data is stored securely and can only be accessed by authorized personnel.

Organizations can use cloud storage solutions to ensure their data is always accessible, secure, and up-to-date. Furthermore, cloud storage solutions offer advanced security features such as two-factor authentication and access rights management to safeguard data further.

In addition, cloud storage providers usually comply with various industry regulations, including HIPAA, GDPR, and FERPA. This helps businesses maintain compliance with data regulations without sacrificing security or productivity.

5. Streamline communication with customers and vendors

Businesses benefit from sharing documents with customers and vendors easily and in a secure manner. For example, you can use cloud storage solutions to store and share invoices, contracts, marketing materials, and other documents.

With cloud technologies, you get the opportunity to collaborate with customers and vendors in real-time without needing physical meetings or long email threads. This makes communication and collaboration more efficient, allowing you to focus on strategic tasks.

6. Increase the physical storage capacity

Using a cloud storage solution eliminates the need for organizations to purchase, install, and maintain physical servers. This reduces the strain on the organization’s IT infrastructure, freeing up resources and personnel to focus on other tasks.

Cloud storage providers offer virtually unlimited storage capacity, allowing businesses to store more data than ever before. This increases a business’s ability to scale and grow without worrying about the cost of physical capacity.

Conclusion

Cloud storage solutions offer businesses numerous fantastic benefits, from increased collaboration and scalability to cost savings and enhanced security. By leveraging the power of cloud storage, companies can focus on what matters most: running their operations efficiently and strategically.

Using cloud storage, you get a secure, reliable, and cost-effective way to store, back up, and access your data. What’s more, you can enjoy improved scalability, streamlined communication, increased physical storage capacity, and enhanced security.

By taking advantage of cloud storage solutions, businesses can operate more efficiently and effectively while keeping their data secure and compliant.

Portugal offers a digital nomad visa requiring a monthly income of $4500, while Indonesia requires $200,000 in savings and Mexico requires $43,000.

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A Computer Goes the World: What do digital nomads bring to local communities when they go to work around the world?
From Mexico to Iceland, how is the impact of digital nomad tourists traveling to destinations around the world?
The digital nomad life has boomed since COVID-19 and the fall of travel restrictions, but some on TikTok think the new type of traveler could be causing more harm than good.
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Cassie, a digital nomad from Australia, came to Bali to work for two months.
She wanted to experience the local community, but instead she stumbled upon the “mini Australia ” of Canggu.
Cangu is a popular tourist attraction in Indonesia, favored by many digital nomads.
Kathy works as a virtual assistant around the world. In 2020, when she realized she could work anywhere, she thought of working as a virtual assistant on TikTok.
When her lease ended last year, she gave up office work and commuting to work remotely from her favorite place, taking charge of virtual social media and email management.
She has seen firsthand the positive and negative impact that digital nomads can have on local communities.
Canggu has become a popular destination for digital nomads escaping the traditional desk life.
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"A lot of westerners have bought [Kuragi's] restaurants and villas and they really drive up prices, which in some way pushes locals out of the market," she said.
Digital nomads thrive in the era of telecommuting, often in freelance digital roles such as social media management or content creation, and even finance, where they revere the freedom to live and work overseas, free to choose their working hours and decide how to spend each day.
They are also being welcomed by the tourism and hospitality industry, with co-working cafes offering cocktails and swimming pools, while co-op hotels offer high-speed Wi-Fi and group activities.
Canggu is full of signs encouraging tourists to work remotely, and the economic benefits of tourism provide opportunities for the region.
But, as some have questioned on TikTok, is the digital nomadic movement a kind of neo-colonization?
Tourists come and go, but digital nomads can stay in one place for weeks, months or years, potentially exacerbating gentrification and the housing crisis.
Recently, The New York Times reported that Mexico City has become a hub for digital nomads, but the surge has exacerbated the pressure on the already tight housing market, making it unaffordable for locals.
Housing activists accused city leaders of allowing “modern colonization. ”
The rise of digital nomads
Countries around the world are embracing the era of digital nomads, with 50 countries, including Dubai and Iceland, offering specific visas for this new type of traveler.
To work remotely in Mexico, you need to prove that you have $43,000 in your savings account in the past 12 months; to Portugal, you need to have at least $4500 a month in income; to Indonesia, you need to have more than $200,000 in savings but can do “investment and other activities. ”
The requirements mean many digital nomads use tourist visas to leave the country when their visas expire, just to re-enter.
According to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, between January and September last year, 3,000 foreigners entered Indonesia on B211A tourist visas for telecommuting.
One enthusiast of the digital nomad industry predicts that there will be 1 billion digital nomads by 2035, driven by factors such as the rise of high-speed internet and freelancing, as well as declining home ownership and marriage rates.
Are digital nomads taking part in the new colonization?
Some communities are opposed to the influx, and Mexico City residents say they see gentrification and housing drain problems triggered by foreigners seeking cheaper accommodation.
Anthropologist Shaun Busuttil, a PhD candidate at the University of Melbourne who studies digital nomads, believes that digital nomads are undergoing some form of neo-colonization, but it ’ s not all black and white, or good and bad.
In an interview with Erik Muth of YouTube ’ s Rising Nomad channel, Basutil explained: “Historically, colonialism was when a group of people with more power or resources came into a place and effectively took over it and used the space for themselves. ”
“What are we doing as digital nomads? We go into these places, take over them, and enjoy their low cost of living. ”
Shops and businesses will eventually cater to the financial prowess of new visitors, Bousutier believes.
“So the old-fashioned fruit and vegetable shop that has been in town or village for generations now has suddenly turned into a cafe to attract digital nomads.
Is digital nomadism, then, a form of neocolonialism? ” he asked.
"Well, we're coming in and we're effectively taking over," he said.
"Look at Lisbon, or even Mexico City, or Barcelona, where locals are being replaced by foreign teleworkers and digital nomads," he said.
He told Moos that while it was usually those with fewer resources who were most affected by gentrification, those with more resources were able to take advantage of the economic opportunities offered by tourism.
How to avoid causing problems?
Keith thinks deeply about the impact on the communities he visits and how it can have a positive impact.
"As a digital nomad, I feel like we should make sure we contribute to the local economy - eat at local restaurants, stay locally and pay a reasonable fee for that," said the statement.
Both Busutil and Casey believe tourists should pay the full price, not haggle.
“It ’ s important to be aware of the impact you have on the local area, ” says Casey.
"That way you can walk into the local community, eat at the local restaurants, stay in the local area, and give back to the local community," said the statement.
At the moment, Casey likes the pace of life of digital nomads and has no plans for a pause.
“Being able to finish work in the morning and then off work and take an adventure in the afternoon – I experienced paragliding in Laos and was great and went swimming to see the waterfall – I think when you can schedule your own time, you can experience more from life. ”
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Published 24 May 2023 11: 28am
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MOHAMMED - Abu Dhabi on Saturday 6 July 2024 06: 24 PM - Thanks to the boom in remote work, hybrid work and communication applications on our smartphones, working around the clock has become a concern, prompting many to pay attention to how to restore their time, bring their job back to its limits and working hours, which often run from 9am to 5pm.
According to a Washington Post report, here are the best strategies for arranging your time and aligning work and personal life.
Set boundaries and stick to them.
People won ’ t hesitate to take advantage of your desire to work after (or before) working hours, so it ’ s your responsibility to say “no ” and set healthy boundaries.
Sometimes we get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life that we lose sight of those limits, we end up responding to emails we see the moment we wake up or feel pressured to answer a question from a colleague during dinner.
Take the time to redefine what you accept and don ’ t accept as part of your job.
This could mean sharing your goals with co-workers or family members, who can hold you accountable.
You can also set phone reminders to log out or have a conversation with your boss about work-life balance.
• You can also communicate about your boundaries by signing your email or status message on business communication apps, clearly outlining your working hours, how long it usually takes to respond and what you should do if it ’ s urgent.
Scheduling outgoing messages
Be sure to follow your own instructions.
If you don ’ t want to receive after-hours messages, whether you ’ re communicating via Slack, Teams, email or even text messages, schedule your messages to send at a convenient time.
This allows you to keep all your business transactions within working hours.
And if you ’ re using a calling tool that doesn ’ t allow scheduling, set a reminder on your phone for this time.
Reduce your notifications
You ’ ve told people your preferences (in terms of when you ’ re busy at work), now use technology to enforce those preferences.
Change the notification settings on your workplace apps and devices so you don ’ t make noises while you ’ re having dinner or playing with your kids.
Outlook lets you set your work schedule, including your working hours each day, allowing others to know when you ’ re on the clock and when you won ’ t be available.
• Messaging apps like Slack also let you select the hours you want to receive (or mute) notifications in Preferences.
• Your devices let you adjust notification settings for each individual app, so you can get alerts for breaking news but not from your boss.
• If you just want to turn everything off, you can always turn on Focus or Do Not Disturb mode on your device to get total silence.
Fill in your calendar
If you ’ re trying to make sure no one interrupts the precious 30 minutes it takes for lunch, or your colleague doesn ’ t schedule a meeting while driving your kids to school, add an event to your calendar.
That way, if someone tries to schedule a meeting when you don ’ t want to have it, they ’ ll see you ’ re unavailable and choose a time when you can meet.
You can also customize parts of your calendar if you need time to do work while you ’ re busy.
Make an emergency plan.
While it may be a good idea to stop work altogether when it ’ s time to leave, you should make sure that important contacts like your boss have a way of reaching you at any time.
This could mean giving them your personal phone number, telling them to text you or sending you a message via Signal or any other messaging app instead of Slack or email.
You can also change your settings so that they can reach you even when Focus or Do Not Disturb is on.
Be sure to clarify when they should use these methods of communication, they are for urgent matters, not tasks that can be postponed until after you have your coffee tomorrow morning.
Stealing time!
In this context, the director of Al-Ghad Center for Economic Studies, Sayed Khader, said in a special statement to the site "Eqtisad Dot Al-Khaleej", that:
Working remotely can lead to time theft.
Constant communication through messages, calls and virtual meetings without good management, along with the absence of boundaries between work and personal life, leads to distraction, inconvenience and poor discipline and concentration when working from home.
Recovering lost time comes by creating a clear daily schedule of tasks and meetings and setting specific dates for rest, as well as choosing a quiet place to work at home, while reducing interruptions and distractions by turning off phone notifications, disabling certain apps, focusing on the most important tasks, and managing time effectively.
As for exploiting technology optimally, Khodr says that this comes through relying on digital work tools to increase productivity and remote collaboration, use task management applications, effective meetings, enhance interaction, communicate via video and chat platforms, and take care of security and privacy.
These apps and tools can be customized to put a break between work hours and hours outside, so that you turn off work-related alerts when you ’ re out of work.
Action Plan
One of the most important factors to manage time and productivity well is setting a daily work plan with specific tasks and priorities, taking into account regular breaks and setting specific times for networking and online meetings; to avoid excessive meetings.
Distractions should also be reduced by managing notifications and focusing on important tasks, communication and social interaction, Khidr said.
The Director of Al Ghad Center for Economic Studies recommends taking care of physical exercise, regular rest, allocating work and rest spaces to avoid confusion between personal and professional life, ensuring the availability of the necessary technical equipment to work efficiently, skills and professional development, enhancing communication and collaboration skills, developing leadership and supervision in remote work environments, participating in professional development programs suitable for remote work, and focusing on acquiring advanced digital skills and self-management.
The basis of life, but!
In turn, the economist, Yassin Ahmed, said in special statements to the site "Eqtisad.al-Khaleej", that work has become consuming a large part of our lives, time and energy, but remains the basis of life, and we can facilitate it on ourselves; through the use of technological mechanisms to organize our working times, and facilitate and accelerate productivity at work.
Technology plays a large role in the labor market, and accelerates the process of productivity, in addition to saving time, effort, and cost, according to the economist.
On ways to recover the time stolen from us, he says, that this lies in avoiding the distractions of the times and waste of time in traditional things at work, while using modern technological mechanisms, programs and tools to help you accomplish your tasks accurately, save and organize your time and effort faster.
People must balance their lives and their work, so time must be accurately divided for work and for life, according to Ahmed, who continues, saying that remote work saves time between home and workplace, and does not differ much in its nature, whether from home or workplace, on the contrary, it saves time and effort.
Technology and software contribute to making administrative and routine tasks easier and faster than traditional methods.
Employing Internet services and using e-mail facilitates coordination and communication between team members, as well as customers and partners in the organization or project faster and more clearly.
Technology also helps companies to save time and cost and increase productivity, flexibility, accuracy and speed in performance, so will return all the above to maintain the original time of the production process and facilitate the development of a plan to separate the hours of work and rest, whether individual or collective work, according to the economist.
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The theory of co-living is not new, and it has been practised in India for several decades. It was traditionally found in an unorganized/informal setting, such as paying guest (PG) lodging and private/academic institution-run hostels. In India the demand for Co-living market in India has been majorly driven by the Migrant working population and students have been in great demand for these.

Before the outbreak of the virus the organized market witnessed immense growth, as India is the world's third-largest start-up hub, with a high number of young people eager to work for new businesses. They are also willing to move for employment assignments to other cities. Digital nomads, often known as Generation Y or millennials, are people who aren't ready to settle down but are happy to travel and work remotely from different locations.

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Economic Boost: Co-living communities have gained immense popularity in recent years, mostly owing to the convenience it provides to the users in the form of shared spaces with integrated public services, transportation services, etc. Co-living spaces largely reduce expenses such as rentals and commuting costs for the residents, enabling them to save money which can be used to support businesses. Service providers in the market, too, flourish with more vital foot traffic. Moreover, real estate values rise which is directly beneficial to investors in the industry.
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