The trend toward consumerizing IT seems unstoppable, whether the IT department likes it or not. Individuals and departments are doing an end run around corporate IT to use the devices and services they want, not necessarily the approved choices.
So how does IT respond? Ranging from acceptance to resistance and from control to enabling, there are basically four ways IT can play it, each with its own strengths, weaknesses, risks and headaches – and its own IT persona. Which play is right for you and your company?
BYOD Response #1: Bring It On!
The Player: Harry the “Roll Your Own” Hippie
The Play: “Anything goes, dude, if it helps you get your job done.”
Pros: Lower hardware costs, happy workers
Cons: Device-level security risks; support, monitoring and training cost increases
Stress
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