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The pilot test assessment will help guide your evaluation of the state of the pilot project. It provides a place to record technical requirements, KPIs, and existing or potential problems that have been, or will be, experienced by end users and...

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End user acceptance is one of the biggest challenges to desktop virtualization adoption. IT should have a plan in place to guide communication efforts during the transition. By maintaining a consistent message and a consistent front, IT can set...

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The Desktop Virtualization TCO Calculator model provides organizations with a framework for estimating the costs associated with deploying a virtual desktop solution relative to refreshing a fleet of desktops.

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Use this tool to estimate SharePoint development/customization TCO, whether you are outsourcing development, doing all the work in-house, or taking a hybrid approach.

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Making the decision to deploy desktop virtualization requires consideration of numerous variables. The Desktop Virtualization Appropriateness Assessment Tool will help you ensure every relevant factor is taken into consideration.

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There is real and growing interest in cloud computing despite the overuse and overhype of the term cloud. One of the fastest growing areas of the cloud is cloud-based development. Enterprises of all sizes are evalutating the potential of...

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There is real and growing interest in cloud computing despite the overuse and overhype of the term cloud. One of the fastest growing areas of the cloud is cloud-based development. Enterprises of all sizes are evalutating the potential of...

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This template will help you build a business plan for the enterprise as well as document business justifications and cautions for developing in the cloud.

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A key advantage of the cloud is that there are no up front capital costs. There is also a significant time savings, as there is no need to acquire, configure, test, and deploy servers. However, be aware that the cumulative TCO will approach (and...

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As IT leaders position an Exchange 2010 upgrade on the roadmap, a TCO calculator will be a key component in building a business case for the upgrade. More importantly, it clearly illustrates the cost differences between moving to an on-demand...

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Microsoft's Exchange Server holds the largest worldwide market share of any enterprise messaging solution. As IT leaders position an Exchange 2010 upgrade on the roadmap, this TCO calculator will be a key component in building a business case...

Knowing when to move on from well-worn help desk software is an important turning point for IT. Keeping an underperforming solution is costing the team time and money. Use Info-Tech's simple criteria to decide when to move up to a shiny new solution.

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The new Avaya Secure Router 4134 with Software Communications System (SCS) has emerged as a strong competitive offering in the small and mid-market unified communications space. Most mid-market customers only need a few core UC functions, and in...

The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) provides ratings for equipment which minimizes environmental impact and provides a lower total cost of ownership. Understand the ratings, and prepare to use EPEAT to evaluate desktop,...

The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) helps IT determine which equipment has a decreased total cost of ownership and significant green benefits. Understand which ratings criteria are most beneficial to IT, and use EPEAT to...

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Some open-source software configuration management (SCM) tools are as good as their commercial counterparts ? without the licensing fees. Use this Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) comparison tool to capably determine the cost difference between the...

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For smaller service desks, a hosted (Software-as-a-Service) help desk tool may be more cost-effective than an on-premise package. Use this Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) calculator to determine which of the two options is best for your organization.

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For smaller development teams, open-source software configuration management (SCM) tools are a tempting alternative to commercial off-the-shelf packages. Use this total cost of ownership tool to find the real cost differential between...

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Licensing savings are just a small part of the cost considerations when adopting an open source solution. Use this total cost of ownership calculator to assess the real cost difference between open source and off-the-shelf software.

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The build vs. buy decision is never an easy one. Info-Tech's TCO analysis tool simplifies the process by doing the cost calculations automatically and producing a graph for easy comparison.

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The build versus buy question can be an agonizing decision for small enterprises. Info-Tech's TCO comparison tool takes the pain out of this process by automating the cost calculations and chart creation.

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Use this tool to determine if an IT initiative makes the most fiscal sense for your enterprise. Limit solution procurement risk for your IT projects by performing a three-year TCO calculation.

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Limit solution procurement risk by performing a three-year Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) calculation for your IT projects. Use this TCO tool to determine if an IT initiative makes the most fiscal sense for the enterprise.

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Microsoft Exchange Server holds the largest worldwide market share of any enterprise messaging solution. As IT leaders begin to position Exchange 2007 on the enterprise's communication roadmap, this calculation tool will be a key component in...

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The Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) delivery model can bring a lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) than its on-premises equivalent. Use this calculator to find out if the enterprise can reap TCO benefits from the on-demand SaaS model.

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Calculating the Return on Investment (ROI) and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of any technology is essential prior to adoption. Introduce this Excel-based TCO/ROI calculator to your Wireless LAN (WLAN) strategic planning exercises.

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Crunching numbers related to purchase price and reliability enables IT managers to calculate TCO for different display options. Use Info-Tech's "Flat Panels: Buy vs. Lease Worksheet" as a guide for performing these calculations.

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Download this TCO model and calculator for a clear framework for managing IT costs at both a strategic level and a daily operational level.