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Workstations provide engineers, programmers, modelers, CAD developers, and other technical staff with the computing power they need to get their work done. They provide computing power and functionality you won't find in even the best desktop system, and are key resources in your computing arsenal. Before you commit one cent of your budget to a new workstation, it pays to do your homework so you can choose the right workstations to fit not only your current needs, but future requirements. To equip your organization well and make the most of your budget, you should look for workstations that: - Provide more than sufficient storage space via internal storage or removable media.
- Provide a reasonable level of security with locking mechanisms to prevent unauthorized tampering or access to the internal components, CMOS, POST, and BIOS settings that protect logical devices; also, feature hardware that supports and augments the security features of the operating system and installed software.
- Support a wide range of users, including individuals who have visual, audio, or movement restrictions.
- Offer a wide range of functions, capabilities, and features that support work tasks, productivity, and security.
- Offer improved performance over previous or existing computer systems to boost worker productivity.
- Possess the flexibility to expand or adapt as the organization's needs change and users' tasks and workstyles evolve.
In addition to all of these basic requirements, your new workstations need to be as compatible as reasonably possible with your existing IT infrastructure, user training, and processes. While some adjustment to new technologies is unavoidable (change for the better is always good), too much change can introduce more problems than it solves. The ability to leverage the current capabilities of the organization is always an important consideration when upgrading equipment.
This IT guide will equip you with the knowledge you need to make an informed purchase decision about new workstations. Reading it will help you accomplish your goal of providing your business with machines that have the strength your staff needs to get the job done. The sections of the guide include:
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| Find out how to best evaluate your staff's needs so you purchase the systems that will benefit them the most. |
| Learn how to evaluate workstation specifications and information to find the right match for your needs. |
| Choose the a support package that meets your needs and fits your budget. |
| Identify choices you can make today that will support your company tomorrow. |
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