Left to their own devices, workers accomplish more

By Beau Monday

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Feb 26, 2013

~~<p>Smartphones, tablets and mobile devices are revolutionizing the business landscape and how employees engage with their employer, customers and each other. Technology research firm Gartner agrees, stating that Bring Your Own Device — BYOD — programs represent the most radical shift in the economics of client computing since the personal computer.</p>
<p>BYOD refers to the practice of employees using their own mobile devices for work — from home, "coffices" (coffee shops used as mobile offices) and just about anywhere. Traditionally, employers issued approved devices and maintained some sort of control over how employees accessed company files and emails, but companies are learning that there are many advantages to embracing the BYOD concept.</p>
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Smartphones, tablets and mobile devices are revolutionizing the business landscape and how employees engage with their employer, customers and each other. Technology research firm Gartner agrees, stating that Bring Your Own Device — BYOD — programs represent the most radical shift in the economics of client computing since the personal computer.

BYOD refers to the practice of employees using their own mobile devices for work — from home, "coffices" (coffee shops used as mobile offices) and just about anywhere. Traditionally, employers issued approved devices and maintained some sort of control over how employees accessed company files and emails, but companies are learning that there are many advantages to embracing the BYOD concept. Login for more...