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, (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 –
Online textbooks -
Digital Textbook Cost-Savings Calculator -
Online mapping resources -

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,
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:
Web Site: cing-technology/