BYOD

With the advancements in technology and the cost reduction of obtaining it, most people have mobile computing devices, like laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Due to the increased ownership of these devices and the ease of integration for businesses, employees are starting to bring personal devices to work. This new trend is called BYOD (bring your own device) or BYOT (bring your own technology).

Employees are looking to use personal devices to access company e-mail, files, and other information. The ability to do so is available, but the security surrounding the ability is the difficult part of making the integration possible. IT (information technology) departments must find ways to secure the phones and data, so that information is kept secure and private. However, if the security can be set up and maintained properly, a business can stand to save money on technology costs. Their employees would bear the bulk of the cost, being that they purchased the devices themselves and not the company. As technology continues to advance at increasing rates, it's in the best interest of many companies to find ways to embrace the BYOD trend.

What is a BYOD policy?

A BYOD policy is a set of rules that a company or organization has regarding bring and working on your own computer or other device.

Similar terms

A BYOC (bring your own computer) or BYOL (bring your own laptop) is a term used to tell users attending a computer-related party (e.g., LAN party) to bring their computer if they want to participate.

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