Andy Lake

Cambridge

Editor

Whoa, you technical guys are covering yourselves in glory here, aren't you?

Really just underlines the point that if you're going to do it, you should do it properly and plan for it.

This kind of 'muddle along at home' approach is bound to throw up some problems. Lots of people do it, though, and the government's legislation even in some ways encourages it - flexible working as excpetion from the norm.

What is needed is a more strategic approach that enables year-round work from anywhere, then you can reduce your office costs too.