IMPROPER INVESTMENT – Apples to Oranges

DESCRIPTION:

Purchasing technology equipment can be a very complicated and stressful decision. Typically a business will buy the most probable fit that supposedly will last over a long period of time. Unfortunately without prior knowledge or a budget, most decisions result in the cheapest and least user-friendly machines.

RISK:

Investing strictly by brand or price can be deceiving. One must always consider the warranty terms, requirements for running the hardware/software, location, maintenance and interoperability with other equipment or programs. Often is the case when a new ‘Dell package’ is implemented into an aging environment and is incapable of performing without further technical renovations to other machinery.

CONSEQUENCES:

• Information is not shared over the entire network
• Cheap units can lead to costly upkeep
• Manufacturers may not provide on-site support
• File storage could get lost from one machine to another