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Vol. 6, No. 10 : November 15, 2005

CIOview eUpdate
How well do you manage Microsoft Windows?

CIOview found that Microsoft SMS 2003 customers experience a 3 year ROI of 38-734%! How can the same Windows management software deliver such dramatically different results? On one hand, SMS 2003 can automate all of your patches and software updates, including even operating system upgrades. On the other hand, a poor implementation can create network issues. The financial benefit of SMS 2003 is also largely determined by:
  • Whether you deploy SMS 2003 in one division or across your enterprise
  • Number of desktops, laptops, handhelds, and servers managed by SMS 2003
  • Degree to which you can automate existing desktop and server management tasks
  • Which existing management software products are replaced with SMS 2003
  • The level of resources you devote to installing and configuring SMS 2003
  • The financial methodology you use to value time saved
  • The importance you assign to security vulnerabilities

Read the white paper, “The Business Value of SMS 2003,” to find out how you can minimize the risk and get the greatest benefit from your SMS 2003 purchase decision.


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Can you afford not to change? See for yourself.

Using Real-Time ROI, you can complete an initial SMS 2003 financial analysis in a matter of minutes. Just fill in a simple web form and you will have a one-page summary business case delivered to your desktop! CIOview’s Real-Time ROI service is connected to a back-end with thousands of relevant data points. As a result, your summary business case has the same level of detail as a traditional month-long ROI study. Click here to see how SMS 2003 will change your Windows world.
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