Bargains and bombshells: calculating the costs of client server. (includes related articles) (CEO Brief: Client Server Computing ): An article from: Chief Executive (U.S.)

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From the supplier: Many CEOs are now acknowledging that client server computing is not really cheaper than centralized computing. Although there are still some advocates who try to justify the use of the client server architecture by claiming that it provides cost savings, research comparing client server and mainframe costs shows that costs for client server per user are the same as or considerably greater than those for the mainframe technology. However, even though client server computing is more expensive than expected, there are companies that are willing to invest in it because of the many benefits it provides. The challenge for those planning to adopt this technology is to understand its costs, particularly the hidden, ongoing costs of managing it. A four-step method for calculating these costs and some cost-cutting tips are suggested.

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Title: Bargains and bombshells: calculating the costs of client server. (includes related articles) (CEO Brief: Client Server Computing )
Publication:Chief Executive (U.S.) (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 1, 1995
Publisher: Chief Executive Publishing
Issue: n101 Page: pS4(4)

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