Survey: BYOD – Bring Your Own Device

By |2012-02-27T15:37:19-08:00February 27th, 2012|Smarter Working|

Smart phones, tablets, laptops: the consumerisation of IT continues to impact the way employees use technology at work. Many organisations are shifting away from company-issued devices and adoption BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies, which allow employees to use the mobile technology they’re most familiar with. There’s a lot of buzz surrounding the benefits of BYOD in an increasingly mobile workforce, but little discussion around the policies needed to establish rules and guidelines for usage.

Infographic: The Cost of Stolen Laptops

By |2012-02-16T16:56:28-08:00February 16th, 2012|Smarter Working|

Here’s a sobering thought: According to anti-theft device maker Kensington , one in ten laptops will eventually be stolen. I’ve been lucky - and I’ve even left my laptop in a crowded bar! But laptop security is a serious thing: we’ve posted about insurance for mobile workers in the past, as well as 5 ways to protect your laptop when working on the move . Here’s more about the cost of stolen laptops, tablets and smartphones in infographic form from Kensington .