In a recent Forrester Research study, 53% of employees say they use the own mobile devices for work. The bring your own device (BYOD) trend is hard to overlook, since people like using new and better technology, which in turns leads to more productivity.

But why does BYOD make IT managers nervous? Moving from the familiar world of networked PCs and servers to a multi-device, multi-location, cloud-computing environment can mean challenges with security, manageability, control, and more.

This concise resource introduces how Google Apps allows both data and functionality to live in the cloud. Read on to discover the benefits of Google Apps, which include:

• Enhanced data security
• Better performance
• And simplified training and support.

Also included is a case study of Specsavers, a growing chain of optician services, and how Google Apps helped with the proliferation of their scattered field staff.