After BYOD or “bring your own device” – the concept that
people bring their own devices like laptops, IPad and smartphones to work, IT
experts have now thought up of a new phrase “bring your own software” or BYOS.
In the last few years employers have accepted the idea to
let employees use their own devices at work, to give them the freedom to choose
their favorite devices. Although at first employers were concerned about
security risks but BYOD let to increased employee satisfaction. After BYOD
employers are now considering if they should let their employees use the same
software they use at their homes.
“Bring your own software” is quickly gaining support from
employers and it has already started in workplaces. Many office employees have
started forgoing MS Word and are switching to Google Docs. And instead of using
FTP company servers they are using Dropbox.
A few years back employees used to ask the IT department of
the company whenever they wanted a software. But this trend has changed now as
people can get so many applications online for free, so instead of going to the
IT department employees just download what they like. Furthermore, developers
are constantly releasing communication and productivity tools that are helpful
to people in both their professional as well as personal lives and this trend
will give a boost to the BYOS culture.
Like “Bring your own device”, “Bring your own software” can
save employers a lot of time and money. Previously employers had to spend huge
amounts of money to buy software programs and then more money to train
employees to use the software. But with the BYOS employers don’t have to spend
money to buy software programs as employees bring their own software and they
have been using them in their personal lives so don’t require any training.
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