With new smartphones, laptops, and wearables being released annually, it's no surprise companies are supporting bring your own device (BYOD) work environments. Why waste resources on supplying and training employees on using the latest platforms when they are walking in with their own tools to get the job done?
The benefits of BYOD technology don't have to end there. Studies have shown that BYOD can reduce meeting times and increase productivity as well. According to Inc. Magazine, one in five small businesses are already achieving productivity gains of more than 30 percent by adopting mobile work styles. And US workers save an average of 81 minutes per week by using their own devices (Cisco study).
Here are three ways we've found BYOD technology increases productivity:
1. Reduces Onboarding Time - It's common sense that workers are more productive using their own hardware. Familiarizing a Mac-user with the Windows platform or replacing an Android device with an iPhone takes time and training. Advanced BYOD technology cuts back on user-error and eliminates the need for extensive training. What's more, the mobility factor provides a more flexible learning environment, providing employees with the opportunity to check emails and share documents anywhere in - or out of - the office.
2. Reduces Meeting Times - If you've ever experienced the hassle of swapping cables between seven different presenters, cycling through USBs, or the agonizing realization that the cable you're using isn't compatible with your device, you'll appreciate BYOD technology that facilitates wireless sharing. With wireless device sharing, these delays are eliminated, providing smooth transitions between presenters for faster, more efficient meetings.
3. Facilitates Communication + Collaboration - Perhaps the strongest advantage of BYOD is the exchange of information and ideas that come from employees sharing information in a format they feel comfortable with. ThinkHub, our multitouch multiuser BYOD Collaboration Solution, was designed with this concept in mind - ThinkHub supports an unlimited number of devices, allowing for multiple employees to simultaneously display and interact with content on the ThinkHub Canvas.
As executives are starting to realize these advantages, we're seeing a rise in the number of companies embracing BYOD technology. Inc. Magazine predicts that 85 percent of businesses will have some kind of BYOD program in place by 2020, making it a standard practice.
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