Consumerization of IT BYOD

Felicia Flippen

Crystal Thompson

Kevin Hulsey

Outline• What is BYOD• Trends of BYOD• Advantages of BYOD• Disadvantages of BYOD• Summary

What is BYOD• BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) is the increasing trend of

employees using their own devices in the workplace.

Business Implications• Encourages employees to

work on the devices they choose

• Understand the benefits but also be aware of the risk

Advantages of BYOD

• Increased productivity• Flexibility• Employee satisfaction• Attraction and retention • Cost savings

Disadvantages of BYOD• Security threats• Data breaches• Lack of policies in place• Scalability• Legal issues• Regulation• Phone number problem• Usability

Summary• BYOD is an emerging trend for organizations. It has many

benefits for employees and businesses such as: enhanced productivity and cost savings. There are several risk when it comes to securing company and personal information. However, with the right training and policies, BYOD can have a positive impact in the business world.

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