Overall, employers have a variety of concerns regarding telecommuting. Asked "What is your most pressing concern about telework initiatives?" here are the answers:
| Topic | Government | Private |
|---|---|---|
| Security | 41 percent | 35 percent |
| Productivity | 20 | 29 |
| Hardware/software requirements | 10 | 11 |
| Collaboration requirements | 10 | 9 |
| Help-desk requirements | 7 | 7 |
| Technology refresh | 5 | 8 |
| Other | 7 | 11 |
Both Federal and private IT departments use a variety of security packages, everything from firewalls and antivirus software to biometrics and intrusion detection to protect their networks.
The 2007 CDW-G Telework Report surveyed nearly 2,200 Federal government and private-sector employees and IT professionals nationwide.
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