Companies that Outsource Mobile Device Management Spend Significantly Less per Mobile Device

WATERFORD, Wis., Nov. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The 8^th Annual Runzheimer International® Total Employee Mobility® (TEM®) Benchmarking Report shows that companies using outsourced mobile device services spend 47 percent less than companies who manage their programs internally. The report also reveals that 67 percent of companies do not outsource their mobile device management program.

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The cost decrease illustrates the performance efficiency that outsourced mobile device program management can bring to a company through policy enforcement, implemented security procedures related to mobile apps and lost or stolen devices, and optimized provider plans that create the most efficient mobile program.

Additional key report findings include:

• 30 percent of companies expect to decrease the number of company-provided mobile devices, indicating a shift towards higher use of personal cell phones.
• The average direct spend per mobile device increased 29 percent over the prior year of the survey.

The 2012 Total Employee Mobility Benchmarking Report, in its eighth edition, is published by Runzheimer International, the global leader in workforce mobility programs. It covers key areas of employee mobility including Business Vehicles, Business Travel, Mobile Device Management, Domestic Relocation and International Assignments.

"Outsourcing the management of a company's mobile devices provides them with access to expertise that can put them at the forefront of today's ever-evolving mobile technologies," said President and CEO of Runzheimer International Greg Harper. "While cost savings are important, they are a by-product of a larger mobility strategy that ensures the right policies, security processes and mobile devices are in place to enable growth."

The TEM Benchmarking Report provides valuable insights on employee mobility and how organizations manage a mobile workforce. Companies that participate in the survey receive a complimentary copy of the report. To review the complete benchmark findings for mobile device programs, watch the webinar.  To participate in the 9th annual survey, contact Runzheimer International.

About Runzheimer International
Founded in 1933, Runzheimer International serves 60 percent of the Fortune 500 and numerous government agencies. Recognized for providing innovative solutions relating to Total Employee Mobility, Runzheimer is the global leader in workforce mobility programs including business vehicles, business travel, routing and logistics, employee relocation and compensation, and mobile device expense management. For more information, visit runzheimer.com or follow @Runzheimer.

SOURCE Runzheimer International