January Winner of Award #1

Steve Diaz,  Director Computer Applications, College of Education
Suggestion: Implementation of nComputing Terminals

Steve Diaz holds an nComputing terminal in the palm of his hand. This device can replace a traditional computer in multi-computer environments.

PurchasinglChallenge:

“SurvivinglthelSqueeze”

When faced with technology decisions, it is often necessary to consider the total cost of ownership. This includes the initial acquisition, the anticipated operating cost as well as the expense associated with future upgrades or replacement. nComputing terminals can be a valuable asset and a significant cost savings opportunity for many lab environments at FAU, as well as other multi-computer or shared computer locations on campus.

Since implementing nComputing devices in his lab in 2007, Steve Diaz estimates an initial acquisition cost savings of 74% over traditional PC’s. Additional he sites an energy reduction figure of almost 85% through his testing with an energy usage meter. He also believes that future upgrades will be a fraction of more traditional replacement costs.

nComputing terminals are also said to offer the following benefits over traditional computers in multi-computer environments:

1. Lower initial cost to acquire: One traditional host PC can drive up to 10 additional nComputing terminals.
2. Future Proof: Only the host PC needs to be upgraded over time, not the individual terminals.
3. Energy Consumption: nComputing terminals can be up to 95% more energy efficient than traditional PC’s.
4. Anti Theft: Since nComputing terminals do not contain memory or disk drives, the exposure to theft is reduced.
5. Asset management: Simplified management and reduced maintenance requirements and costs

For a product brochure and more detailed overview of this technology, please click here.

As always, our Technology Buyers (along with IRM staff) are ready to assist in helping you make educated Purchasing decisions. For computing technology pricing and availability, please contact Sean Cunningham, Senior Purchasing Agent, at 561-297-3874 (Cunningham@fau.edu).