Employers and employees alike have embraced telecommuting as a way to reduce costs and save time.

Your task:

Assume you work for a company that develops security software to protect corporate information networks. The executive team is considering developing a new product specifically for the telecommuting market that would address the unique challenges of having employees working from home amidst a host of potential security problems, from unsecured home WiFi networks to the risk of equipment theft. Research the current state of telecommuting in the United States and the prospects for growth over the next few years. Find some key facts and figures that will help the executives assess the potential for this new product, such as the industries and professions where telecommuting is popular or has the potential to grow, the number of people who telecommute now, and any economic or technological trends that could affect telecommuting. Write a report of no more than one page summarizing your findings.