This document discusses the rise of bring your own device (BYOD) programs in enterprises and how desktops as a service (DaaS) can help IT departments manage BYOD. It notes that BYOD is increasing due to trends like consumerization of IT, the growth of mobile devices, and the upcoming retirement of Windows XP. The document outlines some of the implications of BYOD for IT, such as ensuring security, supporting different hardware, maintaining business continuity, and optimizing end user experience. It then introduces DaaS as a way for IT to embrace BYOD while centralizing management, supporting any device, lowering costs, and improving productivity and security. DaaS providers like Desktone are presented as being able