The entire world at large has felt the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. We've seen businesses in all industries either crumble, scramble to recover, or unexpectedly find and leverage an unforeseen opportunity to excel.

The first two months of the pandemic were tough; February and March 2020 resulted in companies of all sizes slashing costs, reevaluating their business plans, and figuring out how to support their bottom line during a staggering economic, political, and social situation.

Remote working became a necessity.

The influx in both consumers and businesses turning to video conferencing solutions, the increased need for virtual private networks or secure server connections, and the quick embrace of digital and telecommunication networks were expected. After all, when the world quarantines, the "normal" way of working becomes obsolete.