The life sciences industry constantly produces cutting-edge, innovative solutions to help patients live longer, healthier lives. But when it comes to mobile technologies (a cutting-edge field in and of itself), life sciences firms still struggle with the same issues as other companies that aren’t as innovative. Mobile devices present opportunities as well as challenges. Certain mobile technology policies will work better than others. This post discusses the benefits, risks and challenges, and best practices of choose-your-own device (CYOD).   CYOD’s Benefits CYOD aims to give IT departments more control over employee mobile devices than a bring-your-own device (BYOD) policy. Here’s how CYOD works: the company compiles a list of approved mobile devices and supplies them to employees....

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