Cloud Computing: Mobility’s lesser-known fact – It’s not just about BYOD

Grazed from ZDNet. Author: Spandas Lui.

Australia has one of the highest smartphone penetration rates in the world, and we’re known to be early adopters of new technology, so bringing the likes of iPhones and iPads into work just seems like natural progression; the inexorable outcome. But bring your own device (BYOD) is by no means the end point; it’s just an early symptom of the wider mobility trend infiltrating the corporate world. Mobile devices being used within organisations are changing how workers do their jobs, where they’re doing their jobs, and how companies prioritise workspaces.

It’s all about the workers

Attracting and retaining staff is now a priority for many companies, as skilled and talented workers are increasingly hard to come by. According to a report by professional services firm Deloitte, for every 100 people retiring over the next five years, there are less than 125 people leaving education and joining the workforce; that’s the lowest ratio in Australia’s history…

To ensure that they have the right people, organisations must consider offering flexible working conditions to make themselves more appealing. BYOD is, of course, part of the solution, but it really is about catering to workers’ preferences…

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