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Feb272013

(LSJ) Save half as much on IT

Wed, February 27, 2013 at 7:42 AM

For many managers savings of 50 % per workstation is a good work. Here is how to do it.

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1. Deploy Google Apps for Business

10+ good reasons to deploy Google Apps for Business for your organisation.

Productivity

I need a productivity solution that’s easy to deploy and doesn’t require the ongoing maintenance of desktop software.

Scalability

I want a solution that meets my needs today and automatically gets better over time.

Reliability

I need a productivity solution that I can rely on.

Collaboration

My employees need to collaborate seamlessly across organizational, geographical and linguistic barriers.

Team Work Capabilities

I want my employees to move faster without being slowed down by inflexible technology.

On the Road Mobile Office Productivity

My employees need to do more from mobile devices than just send emails.

IT managebility

My company employees needs to follow IT department rules and security policies. This saves time and money.

I want a simple licensing model that is cost-effective and predictable.

I want to spend half as much on IT as I do today.

Read more about Google Apps for Business Technology Benefits here.

2. Replace Workstations with Chromebooks

The Chromebook is a new computer that helps you get everyday things done faster and easier. It starts in seconds, has virus protection built-in, and runs your favorite Google apps plus thousands more. The Chromebook comes with leading Google products, like Search, Gmail, YouTube and Hangouts, so you can work, play, and do whatever you want, right out of the box.

You can easily share it with multiple people- switching accounts takes seconds, and everyone gets their own files, apps and settings. And it’s simple to use. There’s no setup, and your files are automatically backed up in the cloud.

2.1 Samsung Chromebooks

At just 2.4 pounds, 0.7 inches thin, and with over 6.5 hours of battery life, the Samsung Chromebook can go anywhere you go. It’s built to stay cool, so it doesn’t need a fan and runs silently. It also includes 100GB of free Google Drive storage (for 2 years), a built-in webcam, and dual band Wi-Fi to make it easy to connect to wireless networks.

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2.2 Acer Chromebooks

Product features include (Source: Amazon Acer C7 Product Page)

The best of Google Chromebook Apps built-in: Google Search, Gmail with Hangouts, YouTube, third-party Google Drive Apps.
You can work, play, and do whatever you want, right out of the box. Thousands of free apps in the Chrome Web Store, you can watch movies, play games, or get work done (if you really have to).
Easy to use The Acer C7 Chromebook is simple to use and stays up-to-date automatically. It boots-up in less than 20 seconds, never slows down, and requires almost zero setup or maintenance.
All your apps follows your account when you need to change working device.
Great for entertainment Games and videos come alive with its 11.6” high definition display. You can also connect it easily to external monitors and displays with HDMI and VGA outputs and multiple USB ports.
Stay connected The Acer C7 Chromebook stays connected with dual band Wi-Fi. It also comes with 12 free Gogo Inflight passes so you can stay online even when you’re not on the ground. And Chromebook has offline apps for the rare times that you’re disconnected from the web.
A squabble-free family computer (almost) Easily switch between users in seconds. Everyone has their own files, apps, and settings. You never have to worry about anything getting messed up by someone else. When it’s your turn again, pick up where you left off. Everything will be right where you left it.
Order your Acer C7 Chromebook here.