IT saying 'Yes' to BYOD

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE

 

Cisco has announced findings from the Cisco IBSG Horizons Study of 600 U.S. IT and business leaders that shows IT is accepting, and in some cases embracing, BYOD as a reality in the enterprise. The study also shows some of the quantifiable benefits and complexities associated with allowing employees to use their own mobile devices on their employer's networks. Cisco also highlighted 'Smart Solutions' for the enterprise and opportunities for service providers to help customers and end users.  

The study found most organizations are now enabling "Bring Your Own Device" in the enterprise, with a staggering 95% of respondents saying their organizations permit employee-owned devices in some way, shape or form in the workplace. This study also concluded that the average number of connected devices per knowledge worker is expected to reach 3.3 by 2014, up from an average of 2.8 in 2012. IT managers are balancing security and support concerns with the very real potential to reap significant cost and productivity benefits from the BYOD trend. 

Padmasree Warrior, Sr. VP and Chief Technology Officer, Cisco said, "While most companies are dealing with the onslaught of personal devices in the workplace, they need to think more broadly. There is a very real risk of spending all of your time and energy simply addressing the BYOD craze and not really unlocking the true value of a mobility strategy. By allowing employees to 'work their way,' you can attract and retain greater talent and increase worker productivity while making sure your data is secure. Providing a superior mobile experience doesn’t have to compromise your IT budget or the way you do business." 

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