This white paper, intended for network architects in federal, state, and local government, explains factors affecting total cost of ownership (TCO) for transport platforms:
. The platform with the lowest upfront capital outlay often does not have the lowest TCO over several years.
. Selecting a platform that supports a wide range of protocols and interfaces avoids the need for overlay networks that increase risk and operational expense.
. Platforms will have a longer lifespan if they can support 100 and 1000 Gigabit Ethernet and scale to tens of terabits per second of bandwidth.
Until recently, there was no alternative to the familiar desktop computer, and its expensive upgrades and maintenance requirements. For cash-strapped local governments, the desktop computer is quickly becoming an unsustainable option for future progress. Now, a technology known as virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) offers an alternative. It can be significantly more affordable than buying individual computers for every employee, and it provides similar capability. This paper shows how VDI is the future of the desktop and is a game-changer for local governments.
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