Refresh, Renew – And Save!

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(Free-Press-Release.com) March 19, 2010 -- Let’s face it. Purchasing new computer equipment is expensive. Maybe you don’t have that kind of money available in your IT budget this year but you’re starting to hear complaints about your current equipment.

Lucky for you, more hardware these days can be reused or used for longer than in the past. You may need to purchase new equipment if you are expanding your network or if you need something more powerful to run software or manage data. But in many cases, if your computers can still run your software adequately, you may be able to get two more years of life out of your current equipment. Or you may be able to get by with refurbished equipment.
“Today's aging hardware is more vigorous than in times past. Most software will run quite nicely on a five-year-old machine. Equipment is substantially more reliable than years ago, so out-of-warranty repair costs are manageable. And the growth of software-as-a-service has turned many PCs into little more than Internet terminals. Most important to the business, extending the lifecycle of capable legacy assets will substantially reduce total cost of ownership,” writes Robert Houghton for Greener Computing.

He posits that for every $1,000 in purchase costs, extending a device’s lifespan from 3 years to 5 years will save $700 net. The catch is to keep the users happy with the old stuff when they want shiny new stuff.
It’s not difficult to do. Replace mice and keyboards when they look worn; regularly clean off the dust, crumbs, stickers, and coffee stains; repair cracked plastic; touch up the paint – as long as you keep things looking new, your employees will be happier to continue using the same equipment for two more years.

And working with a managed service provider like Catalyst Technology Group can keep your equipment not just looking like new, but running like new as well. Just a few tweaks by a knowledgeable technician can help you save thousands of dollars in energy, maintenance, and upkeep costs. If you need to purchase equipment, whether new or refurbished, Catalyst can also help you get the most out of your IT budget.
For more information about cutting IT costs, contact Kelli Williams at 877.284.1300 x118 or by e-mail at kwilliams@catalysttg.com.

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