Cost savings resulting from standardization and support of personal computers
To assist laboratory personnel in selecting personal computer (PC) hardware, software, and training to do their work, and to prevent a proliferation of many types of computers, the Systems Development Engineering group of EE's Engineering Services Division began Laboratory-wide support for personal computers at LLNL in January 1983. Net savings of $810K have been extrapolated for the first year's operation by comparing the group's services during the third quarter of 1983 with the same services if performed by users individually. This report explains these services and methods of calculating savings as the group dealt with standardization issues, selection of software, hardware evaluations, and conversion from system to system. Other services such as the newsletter and training, as well as activities not reflected in the yearly saving are described. The Integrated Weapons Contractors who have used the group's information are now setting up their own support groups.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48
- OSTI ID:
- 5384108
- Report Number(s):
- UCID-19969; ON: DE84005112
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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