Short for Total Cost of
Ownership, TCO is the cost required to maintain and support a hardware
or software product and/or service. TCO studies are used by businesses
and schools to help review what the initial purchase of a product
will cost a company as well as the ongoing costs of using and
maintaining the product. In the case of purchasing one or more
computers below are some different hidden costs that should also be
thought about besides the initial purchase.
- Software - Most new computers also require additional
software or software licenses for each computer.
- Maintenance and repair - At some point all computers will
require some type of maintenance or repair, the cost for parts and
labor should be considered.
- Utility (power) - The power required for the computers,
monitors, and other equipment should be looked at. In some cases if
upgrading from older computer or older monitors to new LCDs your
power costs may be reduced.
- Support and training - With new computers and likely new
software you'll need support capable of handling questions as well
as training for the support staff and employees.
- Downtime - It's likely during the migration of the new
computers that you, your company, or school will experience
downtime, if the computers are used
to make you or your company money this may increase the overall
cost.
The above list is just a few good examples of hidden costs that
should be considered when purchasing one or more new computers. Your
business, school, or a new personal home computer many have
additional costs that was not mentioned.
- See document CH000985
for additional information about how often you should buy a new
computer.
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