BYOD and the consumerization of IT are transforming the enterprise and ushering in new opportunities and risks. Creating an effective strategy is paramount.
Over the last few years, as the use of mobile technology has spiked and consumer devices have invaded the enterprise, business and IT executives have scrambled to adapt. At the center of all this disruption is the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) movement. "Companies looking to gain a competitive edge and win the war for talent have no choice but to embrace BYOD," observes Gary Curtis, chief technology strategist and managing director at Accenture Management Consulting.