BYOD

We’ve seen multiple studies suggesting that Generation Y (people born in the 90s) are overconfident in security knowledge; this segment prioritizes productivity over priority, is more likely to succumb to phishing on social networks, and blatantly (78%) ignore security best practices. Other surveys confirm this rule-breaking tendency, with insights suggestion 61% of employees in this segment believing they are not responsible for protecting information on devices. This segment is...

Absolute Software recently surveyed 200 healthcare professionals to learn weather, and how, they’re incorporating the use of personal mobile devices within their organizations. Our survey reveals that BYOD of smartphones and tablets are increasingly common in healthcare, with efficiency and productivity the primary motivators. When looking at the data from hospital and health systems (which compromised 36% of those surveyed), we found some interesting insights: 61% say that employee...

We shared with you last week the guest article by Stephen Midgley, VP of Global Marketing at Absolute Software, who wrote on the topic of Device Fragmentation as the result of BYOD on the IDG Connect blog. In the second part of the series, Stephen addresses just how you can overcome device fragmentation challenges in the workplace brought on by BYOD. If you’re a regular reader of the InTelligence...

The way we work has changed rapidly in the past few years. Laptops, tablets and smartphones have changed the way we work, allowing most employees to work remotely. These devices have created a cultural shift making it the norm for employees to work at all hours of the day from wherever they are. Unfortunately, this means that corporate data is being moved around more than ever before. From the...

One of the most commonly cited challenges of implementing a BYOD program is in managing multiple device types. IT departments are often bogged down by the multitude of devices being used for work, even those that are not specifically sanctioned. As Stephen Midgley, VP of Global Marketing at Absolute Software, shares on IDG Connect, the fragmentation of devices has left some IT teams struggling to manage and control such...