Bring-your-own-device (BYOD) is quickly becoming "the new norm," according to CompTIA's Third Annual Trends in Enterprise Mobility study of 400 U.S. business and IT executives. Here's a closer look at five BYOD worker types.

Dan Kobialka, Contributing writer

August 2, 2014

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Bring-your-own-device (BYOD) is quickly becoming "the new norm," according to CompTIA's "Third Annual Trends in Enterprise Mobility" study of 400 U.S. business and IT executives.

CompTIA found 55 percent of U.S. firms have implemented some form of BYOD, and the majority of these companies are still providing some devices while also allowing employees to supply their own.

"The new norm is quickly becoming one employee, three devices," Seth Robinson, CompTIA's director of technology analysis, said in a prepared statement. "PCs, smartphones and tablets will all remain major components in the workplace for some time."

As "the new norm," BYOD could become more popular in companies worldwide, but what types of employees will use (or are already using) their personal devices at work?

Here's a closer look at five BYOD worker types.

Also, I welcome your thoughts via Twitter @dkobialka or email at [email protected].

About the Author(s)

Dan Kobialka

Contributing writer, Penton Technology

Dan Kobialka is a contributing writer for MSPmentor and Talkin' Cloud. In the past, he has produced content for numerous print and online publications, including the Boston Business Journal, Boston Herald and Patch.com. Dan holds a M.A. in Print and Multimedia Journalism from Emerson College and a B.A. in English from Bridgewater State College (now Bridgewater State University). In his free time, Kobialka enjoys jogging, traveling, playing sports, touring breweries and watching football (Go Patriots!).  

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