Wearables In The Workplace: What Businesses Can Expect

Business Challenges of Wearables

Wearables present another challenge through their significance in terms of security and device management for companies.

Byer said that businesses should treat wearables in the company setting as less of a Bring Your Own Device issue and more of an Internet of Things conversation.

"More devices are getting connected in more different ways, and the Apple Watch plays into this through its phone connectivity," he said. "Businesses should start to worry about policies around getting emails on your watch, especially if watches have their own Wi-Fi and service. Businesses should also have a plan for addressing data leakage from wearables."