Have you seen the new Samsung smart phone commercial?B Apparently, if you have one of the new Samsung smart phones, you no longer need a Dongle.
Now, Ib m not sure what applications theyb re using to wirelessly transmit the file to the screen in the boardroom, but it did seem to streamline the use of technology.B Ib m sure there is some b small printb but do you think the ad generated some inquiries?B Thatb s what they were looking for!
What struck me is that there was only one guy with the b latest and greatestb Samsung device that could handle the job.B We donb t know exactly who was in the room or even if they were all from the same company.B Still, I wondered about their b Bring Your Own Device Policyb (also known as BYOD).B He appeared to be using his own device since no one else in the room had one.
Do you have a formal b Bring Your Own Device Policyb ?B If so, how are you reimbursing employees for the company use of their device?B There are tax consequences for all concerned.
Other important considerations include:
- Management of proprietary applications
- Security (while employed and after termination)
- Support
So, how will mobile devices access your sensitive data?B And, do those devices need to be owned by your company to keep your data secure?B Companies are feeling pressured to allow their employees to bring their own device.B On the surface, it seems like a b no brainerb .B But, your b Bring Your Own Device Policyb should be given careful consideration.B Failing to do so could prove to be quite costly.
