Advancing Technology in Challenging Economic Times 11 Cost-Saving Strategies
Jan 10, 2016
Advancing Technology in Challenging Economic Times
11 Cost-Saving Strategies
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
Desktop Virtualization - nComputing
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)
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
4. Netbooks
•$299 vs. $799•No warranties•Cost savings = $125,000.00
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
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/
7. eCommunications – Go Paperless!
8. Cloud Computing
•“Network is the computer”
9. Software Integration (SIF)
•Student Information System•Data Warehouse•IEP Software•Financial/Personnel Software
10. Open Campus Concept
•A personal computing device for every student
•BYOT/BYOD/BYOC•Develop Your Cloud•Other Issues•Policy•Security•Professional Development
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!
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: [email protected]▫Web Site:
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