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ZDNet Make the Case: Business Case Template for Desktop Operating System Upgrades

Category: Desktops, Laptops and OS, Security, IT Management

Tags: tco, pcs, operating systems, software

Overview Upgrading desktop operating systems provides an opportunity for an organization to adopt some additional enterprise-wide IT best practices, including standardization of end-user operating systems, auditing software licenses, and training end users on new features that will make them more productive.

Before you decide to roll out a desktop operating system upgrade, you must address some essential questions. This business case not only addresses these questions, but will walk you through the opportunities, costs, associated risks, and alternatives when making the case for desktop operating system upgrades.

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Publisher: ZDNet
File Format: WORD
Date Published: Mar 18, 2009
Format: White Papers
Topics: Upgrades and Migration, Desktop Systems - PCs, ROI - TCO, Security Management

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