Topic Teasers Vol. 15: Considering BYOD

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We are a non-IT team in a smaller organization. The company will only provide desktop computers, but it would be a productivity booster for us to be able to use mobile devices. If we are willing to bring our own devices from home, can we use them at work on our current project?

A. No. Introducing a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy is more complex than just bringing in equipment from home. Consider the total cost and plan risk mitigation before jumping in.

B.  Yes. Reducing the corporate budget by removing the need to purchase mobile devices for employees is a substantial cost savings. The organization will be happy to have you do this.

C. No. There is no need for project teams who are non-IT to be using mobile devices at work. Stick to the desktop units provided by the organization. In order to amortize the cost of them for tax purposes they must be in use consistently.

D. Yes. The flexibility gained for your team members outweighs any other concerns. However, it is best to do this surreptitiously so that no one in the organization attempts to stop you.

Answer: A. No. Introducing a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy is more complex than just bringing in equipment from home. Consider the total cost and plan risk mitigation before jumping in.

The desirability of adopting a BYOD or BYOT (Bring Your Own Technology) policy, particularly…

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