BYOD: What Is It? And How Will It Work for Your Business?

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Posted by Dawn Altnam+ on 3-Dec-2012 in best practice, cloud computing, columns, compliance, CXO, HRIS bp, hybrid, operational execution, risk management, strategic planning, The HRIS World Research Network | 0 comments

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Dawn Altnam is a regular contributor to The HRIS World.

Technology investments are necessary for any business wanting to keep up with today’s mobile world.

However, in a struggling economy, few businesses are able to provide their employees with the latest technology.

This problem has become even more prevalent in recent years, as the speed of innovation has forced companies to replace hardware at a staggering rate.

Thus, business leaders must make an unfortunate choice between spending limited funding on new technology or running the risk of becoming obsolete.

Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining

The good news is there’s a middle ground solution making waves: bring your own device, or BYOD as it is more commonly known.

With BYOD, employees are allowed to work with their own devices, including laptops, tablets, as well as smartphones.

This system is ideal for companies seeking to establish a hybrid workplace that promotes a continuous flow of ideas.

No Better Time Than Now

With many companies exploring the possibilities of the cloud, there’s never been a better time for BYOD.

Whether you have an in-house hybrid solution or host everything in an off-site cloud center, it’s a fairly simple task to allow myriad devices access to your information.

Most major smartphones and tablets support domain networks, letting you carefully set permissions for specific accounts and giving the users their choice of device.

Conclusion

There’s a lot of potential with a bring your own device policy.

With hybridization taking over the workplace, those companies willing to try BYOD just might find themselves ahead of the curve when it comes to business technology.

Dawn Altnam

Dawn Altnam is a regular contributor to The HRIS World, be sure to see her other articles listed just below.

Dawn lives & works in the midwest and loves following the business tech world.

After furthering her education, she now spends her time researching her interests and blogging her discoveries quite often.

You can reach Dawn via email, social media or by leaving a comment below…

     

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