--- title: "BYOD to COPE: Calculate Your True Mobile Costs | Stratix" description: Calculate your true BYOD cost in 60 seconds. Stratix helps enterprise IT teams move to full COPE coverage โ€” 100% MDM enrollment, zero compliance gaps. image: https://ww3.stratixcorp.com/hubfs/image-rpm-pricing-success-story2-768x423.png --- [![Stratix Logo-1](https://ww3.stratixcorp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stratix%20Logo-1.png?width=101&height=32&name=Stratix%20Logo-1.png)](https://www.stratixcorp.com/) [Why COPE](https://ww3.stratixcorp.com/lp/byod-to-cope#why) [Resources](https://ww3.stratixcorp.com/lp/byod-to-cope#resources) [Proof Points](https://ww3.stratixcorp.com/lp/byod-to-cope#proof) [ROI Calculator](https://ww3.stratixcorp.com/lp/byod-to-cope#inputPage) [Get Started โ†’](https://ww3.stratixcorp.com/lp/byod-to-cope#get-started) Managed Mobility Services | Stratix Corporation # Your BYOD stipend is costing more than *you think.* A $60/month stipend at 500 employees is $360K/year - with zero device visibility, partial MDM coverage, and growing compliance exposure. There's a smarter model. [Calculate Your Savings](https://ww3.stratixcorp.com/lp/byod-to-cope#inputPage) [Explore the Resources](https://ww3.stratixcorp.com/lp/byod-to-cope#resources) The BYOD reality check $1,430+ true annual cost per BYOD employee (stipend + support + risk) 3.5x more likely: data breach on BYOD vs COPE device *Lookout 2024* 68% of IT teams report compliance gaps tied to BYOD *SANS Institute* 38% average cost reduction moving to COPE with Stratix The Problem with BYOD ## What your device program is actually costing you Most organizations measure BYOD cost as the monthly stipend. The real number is nearly double - and the security exposure isn't captured in any budget line. $900+ ### Annual spend per employee - with nothing to show for it Stipend + IT support overhead + security incident amortization. No asset, no MDM guarantee, no compliance paper trail. Stratix internal benchmarks 68% ### IT teams report BYOD-related compliance gaps Partial MDM enrollment, OS fragmentation, and shadow IT are the top three findings in enterprise mobile security audits. SANS Institute BYOD Survey 2024 3.5x ### Greater breach risk on unmanaged personal devices BYOD devices are significantly more likely to be involved in a data breach than corporate-managed COPE devices. Lookout Mobile Security Report 2024 The Solution ## Corporate Owned, Personally Enabled. The device belongs to your organization. The experience belongs to your employee. Same apps. Same flexibility. Full IT control. 100% MDM enrollment from day one Omnissa Workspace ONE or Jamf, every device enrolled before delivery, no exceptions Cost-saving inclusive plans AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile, single bill, no stipend admin, Stratix manages the relationship Employee-preferred Apple devices Zero-touch configured, personal apps enabled, Apple Trade In residual at refresh Stratix end-to-end MMS โ€” zero IT burden Procurement through refresh, 24/7 U.S.-based helpdesk, advanced exchange, nothing left for your IT team to support BYOD vs COPE - Side by Side Category BYOD Stipend COPE with Stratix Device control None Full MDM coverage Partial 100% Cost predictability Variable Fixed / device Compliance posture Exposure risk Audit-ready IT support load High (OS fragmentation) Reduced ~60% Device control Ad hoc / unplanned Planned lifecycle Employee experience Personal device Same or better Resource Hub ## Everything you need to build the internal business case From security benchmarks to ROI models - the complete library for your BYOD -> COPE evaluation. Migration Guide ๐Ÿ”“ Free ### Beyond BYOD: A Guide to COPE with Apple Devices A practical guide for moving from stipend-based BYOD to a managed, Apple-centric COPE program that covers the business case, device and carrier strategy and more. [Read the Guide โ†’](https://www.stratixcorp.com/resources/paper/beyond-byod-a-guide-to-cope-with-apple-devices/) GARTNER REPORT ๐Ÿ”’ Gated ### 2026 Gartnerยฎ Market Guide for Managed Mobility Services See what Gartner says about sourcing managed mobility services, including guidance for organizations moving from BYOD stipends to secure, corporate-owned device programs. [Access the Report โ†’](https://ww3.stratixcorp.com/lp/2026-gartner-market-guide-for-mms) ROI Calculator ๐Ÿ”’ Gated ### BYOD vs COPE Total Cost of Ownership Calculator Enter your headcount and stipend amount. Get a 3-year TCO comparison, annual savings estimate, and payback period - in 60 seconds. [Access the Calculator โ†’](https://ww3.stratixcorp.com/lp/byod-to-cope#inputPage) Blog Post ๐Ÿ”“ Free ### Why Leading Organizations Are Moving Away from BYOD Stipends The business case for COPE in plain language - cost math, security benchmarks, and the employee experience argument, all in one read. [Read the Blog Post โ†’](https://www.stratixcorp.com/resources/blog/why-leading-organizations-are-moving-from-byod-stipends-to-cope/) Blog Post ๐Ÿ”“ Free ### Did You Know BYOD Can Be 3 Times More Expensive than COPE? Cut BYOD costs by 70%. Learn why COPE with Mobile Device as a Service is cheaper, more secure, and better for employees than stipends. [Read the Blog Post โ†’](https://www.stratixcorp.com/resources/blog/did-you-know-byod-can-be-3-times-more-expensive/) Case Study ๐Ÿ”“ Free ### Stratix + Omnissa: Solving BYOD Security for a Utility Giant 100% MDM enrollment on day one. Zero compliance findings at audit. -40% IT support tickets. See how a major US utility made the switch. [Read the Case Study โ†’](https://www.stratixcorp.com/resources/case-study/stratix-and-omnissa-solve-byod-security-challenge-with-a-great-user-experience-for-utility-giant/) Proof Points ## Real outcomes. Real companies. ### Utility Giant + Omnissa + Stratix Live 100% MDM enrollment on rollout day โ†“40% BYOD IT support tickets Zero Compliance findings at audit โ†‘NPS Employee experience score "Stratix and Omnissa gave us full device visibility without sacrificing the employee experience. The transition was seamless." โ€” IT Director, Utility Sector ### Global Airline COPE Refresh Live 20,000 iPads deployed โ†‘99.5% End user satisfaction โ†‘15% More $ returned โ†‘90% First call resolution โ€œ*Cleanest & quietest refresh weโ€™ve ever had.*โ€ ย  โ€” Vice President, Operations ย ย  ROI CALCULATOR # See your exact savings number โ€” in 60 seconds. Provide a few details in the form about your current BYOD program and we'll build your personalized annual & total program comparison. You will see savings instantly and we can email a full report to you. - Total cost of ownership comparison - Annual net savings and cost reduction % - Per-employee savings breakdown - Benchmarked against your industry segment ## BYOD vs COPE Calculator Number of employees on your BYOD program? Current monthly BYOD stipend per employee? $ Monthly IT support hours per BYOD employee? Select an option 0.5 1 1.5 2 Yearly cost of BYOD security incidents? $ Preferred COPE device brand? Select an option Apple Samsung What is your preferred COPE device refresh cycle? Select an option 2 years 3 years Calculate ROI CALCULATOR # See your exact savings number โ€” in 60 seconds. Provide a few details in the form about your current BYOD program and we'll build your personalized annual & total program comparison. You will see savings instantly and we can email a full report to you. - Total cost of ownership comparison - Annual net savings and cost reduction % - Per-employee savings breakdown - Benchmarked against your industry segment ## Your Savings $0 Annual Savings ## Get Your Full Report To receive your full report, enter your information below: Ready to make the move? ## Three ways to get started today. No commitment required. Choose the path that fits where you are in the evaluation. 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