Organisations in South Africa have been taken by the surprise by the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) trend, according to Andy Openshaw, chief executive officer (CEO) at Nashua Communications.
Openshaw said the adoption of smart devices in South Africa and the growing percentage of users connecting to their workplace network had taken many IT departments by surprise, putting a strain on day-to-day operations and weakening security structures.
“Organisations are not geared up for BYOD and as a result they are missing out on the substantial rewards associated with this move to mobility. BYOD has been proven to increase workforce productivity and effectively connect applications, resources and users, regardless of device and location,” he said.
Openshaw said it was becoming a requirement for many professionals to work for a business that values flexibility and options afforded to them by BYOD.
“Offering employee’s choice in both their device selection and working location has become a crucial part of attracting top talent,” said Openshaw. “In addition, the graduates entering today’s workforce expect to be able to choose which device they use for personal and work purposes.
“Work is no longer a place you go to, but rather a thing you do. Businesses are now required to juggle many technology solutions to overcome the challenges around BYOD and finding the appropriate technology partner to assist is key to this process.”
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