Expecting staff to use their own computers and save company money will never happen (Firms urged to pay staff to use their own IT kit, 23 June). While it might cut IT bills, it will also cut productivity and therefore reduce profits. It will also increase security risks and annoy staff.

If firms wanted to go down this route, they would first need to have every bit of software web-based, so that users are effectively working on a server.

I manage the desktop support for about 3,000 users, and can say from real-world experience that this will not work on just about every level. The report must have been written by a desk-bound geek who has never had to support users or secure company data and protect their IT environment.

Michael Devlin