Handling BYODs and Company Devices

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Let’s face it, small businesses and corporations have a need to monitor and manage mobile communications. Whether your company offers BYOD (bring your own device) to its employees or controlled communication devices within a corporate domain, security is a big concern. Other serious concerns involve monitoring of social media and cost control of business cell phone plans. There are many other concerns that may be uncovered by your own research. Are you in charge of the BYOD offerings for your company? If so, the responsibilities of this job are tremendous. The reason for this being so important is that company data (emails, documents, etc.) are being loaded onto a personal device. Should that person move from the company, you have to make sure that those corporate details (secrets) do not leave with that former employee. Some companies will make an employee sign a statement including permission to perform a “remote wipe” of the device when desired. “When desired” could be monthly or annually, but that would definitely be a part of the employee exit interview. Let’s take a look at cost control. This is a highly important consideration for all businesses operating in today’s uncertain economic conditions. Does your company offer a cell phone that is for business use only? If so, do you abide by that requirement? The accounting department of your company probably scrutinizes every phone call and data charge made on that device. Because of this, you could be called to task for using a company device for personal business. One sure way to bring attention to your usage is to incur charges that can be tied to your individual device. As long as those charges are truly business-related, then you have no issue. Mobile devices are vital to the functionality and productivity of a business in today’s business world. You can hardly operate without being able to communicate effectively and in a timely manner. However, businesses must monitor their mobile phone plans in order to increase cost efficiency and not lose money in the process. Linq Services is in the business of helping businesses handle their mobile plans and manage them effectively for the best price possible.