This report looks at the key issues facing Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) and others responsible for purchasing PCsboth desktops and laptopsin medium and large enterprises.
Scope
- Analysis of how to develop policies that leave companies better equipped to reduce costs while also maximizing productivity and innovation.
- Examination of the various ways in which PCs are utilized as usage patterns can have a significant impact on the total cost of client computing.
Highlights of this title
In a total market (hardware and software) worth around $300 billion, 41% of PCs were bought by companies and organizations employing more than 100 people.
The overall PC policy in an organization is almost always owned by a combination of Human Resources, ICT and Finance Departments, while 'hidden IT' functions in departments and branch offices always play some sort of role in deployment and costs.
For those involved in negotiating budgets and making purchasing decisions, it is not advisable to curtail spending at all costs. Rather successful procurement is a question of supporting the usage policy and securing the lowest cost for the chosen strategy.
Key reasons to purchase this title
- Make substantial savings and increase productivity by addressing personal computer (PC) procurement issues effectively.
- Understand PC procurement cycles, how to calculate the total cost of ownership, and finance future PC procurement.
