For today’s tech leaders, the future of work isn’t just a hot topic; it’s an essential one. Understanding where work is heading lets us anticipate trends, adapt strategies, and stay competitive. Fortunately, small-and-midsize businesses (SMBs) can give us a preview. SMBs lead the way in embracing new technologies, offering valuable insights for innovation and efficiency. By learning from their agile approaches, we can better navigate the evolving work landscape and ensure our strategies remain effective and relevant. In our new report, SMBs at Work 2024, we explore the dynamic digital landscape of SMBs today. Powered by millions of data points from apps in the Okta Integration Network, the report details how today’s growing companies are setting future app trends, doubling down on essential functionality, and strengthening their approaches to security. “Larger businesses want to know what the best-of-breed apps are. Smaller businesses define what the best-of-breed apps.