Why BYOD?
Before diving head-first into BYOD, you should take a moment to consider why you want a BYOD policy in the first place. If you’re concerned about your team using their personal devices for work because you think they’ll waste time playing games, perhaps a BYOD policy might not be the best solution for you and your business. If you’re allowing your team to bring their devices to work, you need to be prepared to take certain steps to guarantee productivity and security. Additionally, the Internet of Things complicates the nature of BYOD. More devices are connected to the Internet than ever before. In light of these complications, you might feel that BYOD is a security discrepancy, at best.
However, contrary to some opinions out there, BYOD has incredible potential to be beneficial for your business’s operations. With BYOD, your team can feel encouraged to work more hours, especially from the comfort of their own home. Additionally, some employees find themselves more productive using their own familiar devices rather than the foreign company-provided machines. Finally, being able to use their own devices can be a significant morale booster for your team, and you know what they say; when you feel good, you work even better.
Integrate Solid Guidelines
Integrating a BYOD policy into your business strategy is one that requires precision and careful thought. More often than not, it requires a dedicated project manager that knows their way around the industry. If this is your first foray into the unknown wilds of BYOD management, it’d be best to contact NetWorthy Systems and let our trusted technicians help you find your way forward.
As for a general pointer, one of the best things you can do is to set up specific guidelines that your team should abide by when using their devices for work. Without set-in-stone rules that can be applied company-wide, you risk the chance of someone being out of the loop, and therefore, not abiding by the rules you’ve put in place for your organization.
Mobile Device Management
It can be time-consuming and difficult to integrate your own BYOD policy, especially if you aren’t sure how to approach doing so. A mobile device solution from NetWorthy Systems can make these difficult decisions for you. In order to maximize security, the mobile device management solution can perform these functions:
If you’re ready to get started with BYOD, but you aren’t sure what the best approach is, give NetWorthy Systems a call at 877-760-7310. We’ll be sure to help you understand and implement the best BYOD strategy for your business.