Even though it's been a hot topic in IT for some time, there is still some trepidation surrounding BYOD use. At a recent summit in Rome, Riccardo Canetta of MobileIron identified the anxiety that some IT departments have when it comes to continued employee device use. According to him, the reality seems to be at odds with what companies expect, as control hinges upon whether or not they acknowledge the need for BYOD in the workplace.
"I find it quite strange that the IT departments say they fear BYOD because they are afraid of losing control," he said. "It's actually vice versa. If they don't do it, if they don't implement an appropriate BYOD plan, then that's when they start losing control."
On that note, it may still be important for organizations to accept BYOD as the rule instead of the exception, using solutions that make adding application access to multiple devices easier. A report from MarketsandMarkets found that IT staff are going to have to work harder to accommodate greater amounts of devices. As a result, network access controls can be on track for improved sales in the future.
BYOD is a fact that must be acknowledged, one expert says.Across the globe, the Asia-Pacific region in particular is ready to witness the greatest growth. The report noted other areas moving toward the "growth phase," including Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. Automation is also a factor in NAC growth, as businesses turn to automation to save money and achieve greater levels of efficiency.
The BYOD strategy is not necessarily a trend so much as a force that organizations need to be aware of and respond to accordingly. Inventu's solutions are flexible enough to let different kinds of screens be part of the same level of strategy. A browser based terminal emulator will add to an organization's BYOD-readiness and help them adapt to new changes.