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Follow on Google News | BYOD: Harmful or Helpful? IT Leaders tackle BYOD trend.Panel of Mobility Experts Addresses Pressing BYOD Issues at Trump Tower
By: Avema Critical Wireless As a key member of the IT Group at Blakes, Ing addressed the liability issues surrounding BYOD. “Policies need to be in place not just to monitor security, but also to protect the corporation against the legal implications of BYOD,” said Ing. “Businesses may be obligated to protect sensitive or proprietary customer or supplier information. However, employees also have a right to privacy, which needs to be balanced against a business’ legitimate concerns.” Barnett discussed the importance of having a solution in place to deal with BYOD, particularly mobile device management (MDM) software. "So many employees are bringing their own devices to work that companies are pressed to roll out MDM quickly," said Barnett. "With all these devices accessing the network, a solution to manage them is imperative." Through Yang’s leadership, Avema has helped hundreds of companies implement MDM solutions, especially dealing with the cost issues associated with employee mobility and BYOD. “BYOD raises questions about how much a company will pay for the usage of a personal mobile device. If an employee purchases his own device, costs can be lower for the firm. However, the company may still find itself chipping in for the monthly bill and support,” said Yang. “To increase employee satisfaction and productivity, a company may opt to pay for part of certain employees’ mobile device usage and support costs. Salespeople, for example, rely on mobile technology and it benefits the company to ensure that they remain mobile. Non-sales staff, on the other hand, may only receive a stipend for usage expenses since mobility is not imperative to their job.” Dilkie touched on the security issues that accompany BYOD. "If done properly, BYOD can be very secure," said Dilkie. "Even if a company doesn't allow BYOD, employees will find workarounds to access the corporate network. Corporations need to be a step ahead by adopting smart policies and good technologies. This trend is inevitable, and it is up to companies to be prepared." Following the panel’s opening remarks, Schick moderated questions from attending IT leaders, which were discussed by the panel and other participants. Some of the issues that were forefront on attendees’ minds were security, costs and BYOD policies. For more information or a summary of the session, please contact Roger Yang at Avema. About Avema Corporation A pioneer in telecom and wireless cost optimization, and a leader in mobile device management deployment, Avema’s expertise has helped hundreds of organizations including Suncor, RBC and Allergan. Avema’ -30- Contact information: Roger Yang, CEO ryang@avema.com 416-364-5711 Carrie Davis-Sydor carrie@upstreampr.com 416-889-6977 End
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