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Maximizing Cost Savings Through Technology Innovation in Economic Challenges

Discover 11 cost-saving strategies to advance technology during economic hardships, including desktop and network virtualization, green technology solutions, netbooks, open source software, and more. Explore innovative solutions like cloud computing, eCommunications, software integration, open campus concept, and interactive whiteboard projectors for substantial cost reductions totaling $1,573,000.00! Small changes can lead to significant savings. Contact Tracy E. Smith, Asst. to the Supt. for Operations at Parkland School District for more information.

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Maximizing Cost Savings Through Technology Innovation in Economic Challenges

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  1. Advancing Technology in Challenging Economic Times 11 Cost-Saving Strategies

  2. 1. Desktop Virtualization • $70 vs. $700 • Easier to install and manage • 1 watt vs. 110 watts • No warranty • Use existing monitors, mice, keyboards • No eScrap • Total Cost Savings = $549,000.00

  3. Desktop Virtualization - nComputing

  4. 2. Network Virtualization • Better use of computing resources • 3 physical servers = 36 virtual servers • Uses less energy • Cost savings on server purchases = $231,000.00 (33 servers x $7000)

  5. 3. Green technology solutions • Energy savings for desktop virtualization = $36,000.00 • Energy savings for server virtualization = $64,000.00 • Recycled toner cartridges = $30,000.00

  6. 4. Netbooks • $299 vs. $799 • No warranties • Cost savings = $125,000.00

  7. 5. Open Source Software • Open Office = $14,000.00 • Word Press (for management of web site) = $40,000.00 • Moodle (course management software) = $20,000.00

  8. 6. Open Content Initiative • Khan Academy – http://www.khanacademy.org • Online textbooks - http://www.ck12.org • Digital Textbook Cost-Savings Calculator - http://www.opencontent.org/calculator/old/ • Online mapping resources - http://www.infoplease.com/atlas/

  9. 7. eCommunications – Go Paperless!

  10. 8. Cloud Computing • “Network is the computer”

  11. 9. Software Integration (SIF) • Student Information System • Data Warehouse • IEP Software • Financial/Personnel Software

  12. 10. Open Campus Concept • A personal computing device for every student • BYOT/BYOD/BYOC • Develop Your Cloud • Other Issues • Policy • Security • Professional Development

  13. 11. Interactive Whiteboard Projectors • $1000 vs. $4000 • Easier to install and longer bulb life • 3-D content ready • Savings = $450,000.00 • Total Cost Savings = $1, 573,000.000 A lot of small changes can add up to significant savings!

  14. Thank you for your time and attention • Contact Information: • Tracy E. Smith, Asst. to the Supt. for Operations • Parkland School District • Phone: 610.351.5592 • Email: smith_tracy@parklandsd.org • Web Site: https://sites.google.com/a/parklandsd.net/advancing-technology/

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