Enterprises that are planning to implement a Wireless LAN (WLAN) often face the challenge of identifying and justifying the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Building the business case for an enterprise wide WLAN implementation can be a daunting challenge. This research note addresses:
- Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) components of a WLAN implementation.
- Quantifying the Return on Investment (ROI) of a WLAN.
- Bringing the costs and benefits together to form a financial business case for a WLAN deployment.
Projecting a realistic Return on Investment (ROI) will require number crunching hard benefits, and quantifying soft benefits. Take the time to analyze the costs and benefits of a WLAN prior to making a significant financial commitment.