Assessing your network

When I meet with a client, it’s my job to make sure they understand how IT plays a role in their business. It’s also expected that I provide recommendations so that their IT budgets are maximized. Among the many factors that lead to increased IT costs is keeping and using old technology. Total cost of ownership (TCO) refers to the complete cost of owning something, such as an IT asset. Whether that’s a computer, phone system or software package, the costs of purchasing and installing the product is a direct cost. Managing, updating, fixing and generally using the asset are indirect costs. This all adds up to a total cost of ownership. This value needs to be understood so that decisions can be made on how to best manage an IT asset.

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Matt Rice is an Owner and Chief Technology Officer of Burgess Computer, a comprehensive IT support, managed service and network design firm located in Bath serving clients in southern, midcoast and central Maine. www.burgesscomputer.com