As more and more consumers adopt mobile technologies, employees are more interested in using their personal devices for work. Instituting a BYOD policy is the best way to accommodate this desire while protecting your valuable digital assets and ensuring data security.

Although allowing employees to bring their own mobile devices to work does present some risks, there are steps you can take to protect your business. This, in combination with the many other benefits of BYOD, is why the trend is not going away any time soon.

4 Reasons BYOD is Here to Stay

 

If you're on the fence about introducing a BYOD policy for your business, take a look at the reasons other companies are jumping on the bandwagon:

    1. BYOD can save your business money - Imagine how much you would save each year if you didn't have to purchase new devices for every employee you hire. How much do you currently pay for employee cell phone plans? How many devices have you had to replace or repair in the past few years? BYOD helps you save money by eliminating some costs and sharing others with employees.

 

    1. BYOD can save your employees time - A BYOD policy with a complementary software solution allows your IT team to streamline device management so they can focus on tasks that are more important.

 

    1. BYOD can keep your employees happier - When employees have to manage both personal and work devices, it can be frustrating and time-consuming, especially when a work device does not use the operating system that they prefer. BYOD lets employees work how they want to and minimizes the numbers of devices for which the must be responsible.

 

    1. Security technology is getting better - Because BYOD has surged in popularity, software providers are continuously developing solutions to help companies protect their data. These new technologies are making BYOD safer, and more appealing, than ever before.

 

With all these benefits, it's not surprising that more and more companies are adopting BYOD. With cost saving, employee satisfaction, and improved efficiency, it makes for business owners and managers to allow employees to use personal devices for work. However, it's important to remember that a good BYOD policy includes measures to protect your business as well.

If you are considering adopting BYOD for you business, MelroseMAC can help you select the software solutions that best meet your needs. Contact us today to learn more about all of the corporate products and services we offer, including training programs.

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