Total cost of ownership

Reducing your Total cost of Ownership Steven Moskowitz Director of Technology Brewster Central Schools Brewster, NY www.stevenmoskowitz.org

TCO Defined ,[object Object],[object Object]

TCO Factors ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

The Expanding Computer Base ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Change the model? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Rethink the model including: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

1. Define how you’ll use technology in your school or district. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

2. Adopt a uniform standard for equipment. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

3. Implement terminal servers and consider thin clients ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

4. Set a life cycle for new computers—and plan accordingly ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

5. Consider leasing as an option. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

6. Purchase new computers “cloned ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

7. Buy the extended warranty. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

8. Provide adequate support. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Outsourcing vs. in-house support ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Should Teachers do Tech Support? ,[object Object],[object Object]

9. Establish a help desk ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

10. Take advantage of remote management tools ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

11. Consider outsourcing functions as necessary . ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Should Teachers do Tech Support?

Outsourcing software with ASP’s ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

12. Invest in professional development. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Look to run Applications from the Net ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Solutions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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