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All IDC research is © 2017 by IDC. All rights reserved. All IDC materials are licensed with IDC's permission and in no way does the use or publication of IDC research indicate IDC's endorsement of Dell Financial Service’s products/or strategies. Infographic sponsored by: * Terms subject to product availability, credit approval, execution of documentation provided by and acceptable to DFS. An IDC infographic sponsored by Dell Financial Services (DFS) * FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS TO ENABLE YOUR PC LIFECYCLE STRATEGY Digital transformation will impact businesses in profound ways, including how employees work and the devices they use to work. This workforce transformation will improve productivity but it will also increase requirements for a multitude of device options and services. Implementing a well-defined IT management practice for IT devices will reduce workforce issues through these transformations. than buying one machine and holding on to it for six years. IDC believes shorter average life cycles, well-defined IT management practices, and disciplined IT equipment portfolio management will best enable the workforce transformation and optimize total cost of ownership as well. BEST PRACTICES OLDER HARDWARE COSTS MORE IN THE LONG RUN Two, 3 year renewable leases over 6 years are During years 4–6, the average support and maintenance costs increase IDC research indicates that US enterprises believe deploying a PCaaS model will shorten their PC refresh cycles by The PCaaS model meets IDC criteria for a well-defined management practice. Visit www.Dell.com/DFS_EMEA to learn more. LESS EXPENSIVE 24% DRIVERS OF INCREASE This creates a situation where the operating system (OS) is not optimized for the hardware platform on which it is running, causing incompatibilities that require frequent patching, additional testing, and increased help desk calls and time spent troubleshooting. Deploying a PCaaS strategy enables customers to reduce spiraling maintenance and support costs through automation and at a competitive monthly cost. Typically, the cost savings from using PCaaS enables the enterprise to offer end users an improved PC asset. Some enterprises will use PCaaS models to improve their life cycle strategies and work with a trusted partner to oversee these new engagement models. These PCaaS offerings are available direct or with a Dell channel partner. Organizations must overcome the barriers to shortening equipment life cycles; one solution is implementing a PC as a Service (PCaaS) strategy. Maintaining PC operations using older hardware BY MORE THAN 207% 6.7 MONTHS Comparison of Average Cumulative PC Costs One 6-Year Ownership Model vs. Two 3-Year Renewable Lease Models Scenario #1 One PC/Laptop for six years Scenario #2 Two PC/Laptops - Each for three years $7,000 $6,000 $5,000 $4,000 $3,000 $2,000 $1,000 $0 $2500 $2000 $1500 $1000 $500 $0 $2500 $2000 $1500 $1000 $500 $0 Cumulative Costs Per PC ($) 3 YEARS Total: $5,984 Total: $4,580 Two for 3 years each ■ Retire ■ Upgrade ■ Maintain ■ Deploy ■ Acquire ■ Retire ■ Upgrade ■ Maintain ■ Deploy ■ Lease Payment Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 3 YEARS 6 YEARS One for 6 years Total $4,580 Per Year $763 Total $5,984 Per Year $997 24% difference
