The popularity of smartphones and tablets is growing exponentially as more and more consumers realize the benefts of having instant access to the Internet and e-mail wherever they go. In fact, mobile technology users are having so much productivity, they now want to bring these devices to work with the freedom to also interact with business applications.

This trend, often referred to as the “Consumerization of IT,” has prompted many enterprises to seriously consider the creation of a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) environment. Many studies illustrate just how strong the movement is and why all businesses need to consider BYOD right now.

Senior Managers and IT need to ensure they protect corporate applications and data accessed by personal smartphones and tablets. In the event that a device is lost or stolen, or in the event an employee decides to maliciously pirate corporate info, safeguards must be in place so that the company can keep assets safe.

This white paper examines the benefts the BYOD approach and also presents how the proper technology combined with effective policies enables employees to increase their productivity while protecting company interests at the same time.