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Product Comparison
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cost of ownership for the first year (with preconfigured
server ready to go)
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Email,
Calendar, Address book |
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File
manager, Trouble ticket, and Knowledge base |
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Several
other applications |
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$3,887.00
Intel
Celeron 2.53 GHz
160 GB SATA
HD
512 MB of RAM
52X CD ROM drive
Shuttle X Case
(Low noise, slim design)
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$13,000.00
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$2084*
to $3580 for software only (depending on version) |
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Hardware
must be purchased separately ($900) |
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Must
hire IT to configure and setup the server ($80/hr x
8 hrs = $640) |
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| Server
is plug and play anywhere with its own private network |
Included |
No |
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| Integrated
POP/IMAP/SMTP and webmail that works with most email clients
and OS |
Included |
No |
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| IBuilt-In
anti-spam and anti-virus filter |
Included |
No |
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| Integrated
backup and restore service |
Included** |
No |
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| System
administration and monitor |
Included |
$80/hr x 10 hrs/month x 12 months = $9600/year |
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| Automatic
software updates and upgrades |
Included |
No |
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* Based on current list price (11/01/04)
**Based on once a day backup for up to 2GB of storage
Total Cost of ownership for the first year
Microsoft Business Server: Software ($2084) + Hardware ($900) + Initial setup ($80/hr x 8 hrs = $640) + Monthly ongoing administration ( $80/hr x 10 hrs/month x 12 = $9600) = $13,224.00
eOffice In A Box : Server and software
($1299.95) + Monthly charges ($199/month x 12 months = $2388)
= $3,887.00
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