A major issue for IT decision makers is budget, which is why we have chosen to take a look into how Windows 7 can help your total cost of ownership (TCO) and value. UK companies like BAA, Baker Tilly, EON, and organisations like the Isle of Man, have made significant savings by moving to Windows 7.

 

Case studies

  • “BAA simplifies with Windows 7 to slash a third off IT costs” CIO Philip Langsdale – read full story here.
  • Baker Tilly  had total direct IT savings of $191 per PC per year -18% reduction of PC management costs and reduced labour needed to  build or re-image PCs  by 2 hours per PC, or 50%.- Simon Harding-Rolls, IT Manager, full case study here.
  • By upgrading to Windows 7 the Isle of Man, was able to save £64,000 annually in energy costs. “Isle of Man is a small community, so that is a tremendous savings for us” Peter Clark, Chief Technology Officer, full case study here.
  • Eon – “With Windows 7, E.ON expects to cut operating costs by up to 30%, reduce licensing costs by up to 15%, engage security management, and reduce system maintenance.” - Heinz Koehler, Vice President of Infrastructure, full case study here.

What is it that enables this reduced TCO? 

Some examples are:

The reduced burden on your help desk with Microsoft Desktop Optimisation Pack (MDOP). This short video demonstrates one of the six core technologies of MDOP - Desktop Error Monitoring (DEM) that helps you easily gain insight into application and operating system failures that cause PCs to hang or crash. Thus it can enable your helpdesk to be more proactive in managing PC problems, without installing an agent to the endpoint.

Another is the power management features of Windows 7 that enable you to save money by configuring the PCs on your network to save energy; see the step by step guide here.

 

You can use this Windows 7 ROI tool to help assess the current PC total cost of ownership and the potential benefits from implementing Windows 7 to help lower costs, improve service levels and drive business productivity.

 

If you would like to find more information about the cost saving that you can make by moving to Windows 7, take a look at this white paper on the optimised desktop. Visit our Springboard website for resources your technical team can take advantage of to make the move even easier.