Examining the Adoption of Bring Your Own Device at the workplace

 

STUDENT NAME STUDENT ID

CEDRIC OMMEH M00502567

MICHAEL CHITWA M00502568

MODULE LEADER: Kelvin Harewood

MODULE TRAINER: Mr. Boaz

Juma

SUBMISSION DATE: 11th July

2014

Definition

BYOD is an acronym that stands for bring your own device.

Allows employees use their personal mobile devices such as smart phones and tablets at work

It is viewed as:-A trend – new fashionable way of doing

thingsA program-schedule of activitiesA policy –rules and regulations

How BYOD Works

Key points:--Simple to implement-High security risks-Suitable for small businesses

How BYOD Works

Key points:--Difficult to implement-Low security risk-Suitable for medium to large enterprises

MDM-secures,monitors,manages & supports mobile devices

BYOD Implementation Strategies at work

Drivers/Triggers For The Adoption Of A Bring Your Own Device (Byod) Policy

Increased Flexibility – employees are able to work in or out of office

Increased Worker Productivity – due to flexibility the overall output of the worker is improved

Greater Mobility – not limited to one stationEmployee job satisfaction – through being

able to use a device of your choice, no strict employer monitoring

Triggers for BYOD, cont’d.

Supports a mobile and cloud-focused IT Strategy – access of work from the cloud using your own personal devices

Collaboration and Communication – tablets and smart phones as personal diaries in meetings

Information Sharing – screen sharing presentations in meetings

Employee demand – to use their own personal devices

Compliance Requirements – HIPAA, PSQIA, PCI DSS, GLBA – big fines if violated

Triggers for BYOD, cont’d.

Nature of the business – some businesses are more suited to BYOD than others

Technology-rich classrooms - Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

Initiates new ways of learning – do more things for themselves, more inclined to collaborate

Increases student engagement – more inclined to participate

Industry support for BYOD

Challenges of a BYOD Policy

TheftViruses and other malwarePrivacy issues and legal concerns – tracking

and monitoringCost – incurred from managing these devicesData protection – more prone to loss/theft;

compromise dataSecuritySupportLack of awareness

Conclusion

BYOD is now moving from devices to technology (BYOT)

Despite the challenges it has, it is a good policy to be implemented by organizations

Will be a competitive advantage for upcoming organizations