A distributed enterprise, such as a retailer, bank, or hospital, has several locations or branches, often worldwide. For many such organizations, the headquarters are protected against cyberattacks, but the branches are not, leaving back doors open for cybercriminals to gain access to sensitive data.[1]

Figure. 1. Distributed Enterprise

Why Are Distributed Enterprises Important?

Distributed enterprise and geographically dispersed teams are important because of the flexibility and balance associated with remote work. Businesses that adopt hybrid working models garner employees who are on average 30% more productive than their in-office counterparts.
Distributed enterprise solutions are also cheaper to maintain and offer a wealth of hiring options and benefits for organizations. One of the most important advantages is workplace engagement which builds positive associations and connections to work-based environments and cultures.
According to Gartner, a dispersed workforce is the most effective way to build a 21st-century business because it allows for greater worker autonomy, increased productivity, and better engagement.[2]

Distributed Enterprise Strategy

1. Enterprise-Grade Security

Enterprise-grade security is the process a business uses to protect its informational assets against cybersecurity attacks, integrity infringement, or availability issues. This includes data, servers, storage, and workstations

2. SD-WAN

SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network) is a software system defined by a wide area that uses network technology to communicate over the internet between different locations using encryption

3. Cloud Deployment

Cloud deployment allows businesses to deploy applications through varying hosting models and use SaaS (Software As A Service) or IaaS (Infrastructure As A Service) platforms that utilize the cloud.

4. Generalized Management System

A GMS (Generalized Management System) is a manual that charts operations processes including planning, implementing, and monitoring functions that affect service delivery.[3]

References:

1. https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/cyberpedia/what-is-distributed-enterprises-and-why-does-cybersecurity-matter#:~:text=A%20distributed%20enterprise%2C%20such%20as,gain%20access%20to%20sensitive%20data
2. https://www.scripted.com/writing-samples/everything-you-need-to-know-about-di-33c1f535-9172-4b64-948f-ad297e299441
3. https://ashley-mangtani.medium.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-distributed-enterprise-43e1d4baa07

Cite this article:

Nithyasri S (2022), Distributed Enterprise , Anatechmaz,pp.66