Remote work isn't the future. It's a current reality, with nearly 75% of U.S. workers working remotely at least some of the time, according to Owl Labs' State of Remote Work 2019 Report. Data scientists and other data professionals are no exception to the rule and are able to bring their work home with them if and when the need, or desire, arises. However, a switch to remote work isn't as straightforward as simply taking a work laptop home.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, remote working is on the rise. The current situation continues to evolve, and those who are able to work from home are looking for ways to work effectively and efficiently. All personas (marketers, salespeople, HR, etc.) are running into troubles along the way and are navigating the best way to maintain a virtual workforce. However, data professionals like data scientists are facing acute problems when it comes to computing power and ensuring that data is secure and compliant.