As technology advances, smart phones and tablets have become more
affordable and common for individuals to own. Many people would rather
use the same device for both business and personal reasons instead of
carrying multiple devices, and BYOD (bring your own device) policies
have made this possible. These policies also have the potential to save
businesses money in addition to making life easier for their employees.
However, there can be some cost risks associated with carrier contracts
if a company chooses to allow BYOD, as well as provide devices to some
employees.
Decreasing the effects of contract related risks can be accomplished, whether your company is 100 percent BYOD or a mix of both. The key is planning ahead so you can take advantage the savings and benefits, and avoid the unwanted costs. You also need to understand your contracts and how BYOD will affect them. Remember these three things when considering a new BYOD to reduce your risks:
1. Don't give up your volume discounts
Individual responsible users (IRUs) will count towards your total number of users on your current carrier contract and qualify you for any volume discounts. You will need to set up a corporate referral code for IRU's to use when they sign up their personal devices. This will add them to your corporate rate plan and, if enough IRUs sign up, give you more discounts than you currently have.
2. You can reduce the impact of termination fees
Most carrier contracts contain termination fees to keep companies from switching carriers. These fees can be highly detrimental to any potential BYOD cost savings when you decide to move large numbers of corporate responsible users (CRUs) to IRUs. Always plan ahead you can choose the best time to make your move and be prepared to counter any financial losses.
3. BYOD requires additional security
Making the move from corporate owned devices to BYOD leaves organizations open to a higher level of security risks because personal devices are much more vulnerable. To make sure company information is safe, detailed security and and governance policies must be put onto place. The costs for these solutions are high, but extremely crucial. Understanding and anticipating how security impacts your bottom line is key to managing them effectively.
Decreasing the effects of contract related risks can be accomplished, whether your company is 100 percent BYOD or a mix of both. The key is planning ahead so you can take advantage the savings and benefits, and avoid the unwanted costs. You also need to understand your contracts and how BYOD will affect them. Remember these three things when considering a new BYOD to reduce your risks:
1. Don't give up your volume discounts
Individual responsible users (IRUs) will count towards your total number of users on your current carrier contract and qualify you for any volume discounts. You will need to set up a corporate referral code for IRU's to use when they sign up their personal devices. This will add them to your corporate rate plan and, if enough IRUs sign up, give you more discounts than you currently have.
2. You can reduce the impact of termination fees
Most carrier contracts contain termination fees to keep companies from switching carriers. These fees can be highly detrimental to any potential BYOD cost savings when you decide to move large numbers of corporate responsible users (CRUs) to IRUs. Always plan ahead you can choose the best time to make your move and be prepared to counter any financial losses.
3. BYOD requires additional security
Making the move from corporate owned devices to BYOD leaves organizations open to a higher level of security risks because personal devices are much more vulnerable. To make sure company information is safe, detailed security and and governance policies must be put onto place. The costs for these solutions are high, but extremely crucial. Understanding and anticipating how security impacts your bottom line is key to managing them effectively.
About the Author:
Joseph B. Kappernick specializes in helping Fortune 500 companies save money. He recommends that you visit NPI Financial to learn more about telecom cost management service
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