BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) is one of many innovative trends on the rise in the corporate world. Simply put, BYOD means employees are encouraged to work from their personal devices—be it laptops, smartphones, tablets or any other mobile device. By providing employees the flexibility to use the devices they are most comfortable with, corporations reduce overhead expenses, provide greater mobility to its workforce, and increase productivity.
THREE WAYS CORPORATIONS ARE TAPPING INTO BYOD:
Conference rooms can be expensive. The average projector is currently selling in the upper hundreds, with some as pricey as $14,000 (and that's not including the screen). Don't forget about the accessories. Cables, switchers and controls can add up.
With BYOD software, you no longer need cables for various computer makes and models. You can hold off on expensive remotes - people can control the display of content from their device. Individual laptops can share content regardless of operating systems and software programs - Windows and Mac users can share information while Adobe and Excel documents can be viewed without having to update programs to the same version. By allowing employees to work from the devices they already have, BYOD significantly reduces overhead costs.
FlexibilityIn BYOD environments, there is a greater level of mobility. You can sit where you want without having to worry about how far the cord will reach. People in different areas of the office could even share information without leaving their desk. What's more, you have the luxury of using a device you are comfortable and familiar with, removing the stress of having to learn a new operating system or program.
ProductivityEmployees are naturally more proficient with their own devices, so user-error is greatly reduced and the learning curve is minimal. BYOD also provides smoother meetings by eliminating the "technology pause" that occurs when cables are connected, swapped, or searched for. No one has to reset the projector, adjust their display screen, or worry about remembering which cable fits their device. With BYOD, the experience is user-influenced. Any technology can connect to the achored display.
Here at T1V, we always rely on BYOD. We use ViewHub and ThinkHub to communicate as effectively as possible. You can find out more about ThinkHub by downloading the One Sheet below.