Effective IT maintenance can reduce costs by 42%
Businesses that manage their IT hardware effectively can cut maintenance costs by 42 per cent, according to Gartner.
The research firm found that the typical office PC worth $1,200 could cost up to $5,867 per year if not properly managed.
However, taking steps such as locking down the computer and running universal processes could help lower this outlay to $3,413.
Blocking access to external applications and ensuring that critical settings cannot be altered are recommended recourses for IT bosses to keep maintenance costs down.
"Organisations should select the right technology for their users based on need and should consider total cost of ownership (TCO) as one criterion," said Gartner research vice president Michael Silver.
"Complexity is an issue that organisations need to keep in mind as they select their computing models and devices. Too many architectures could increase TCO, especially in smaller organisations," he added.
Gartner found that firms which give employees company notebooks can spend up to $9,900 per annum maintaining them over a three-year period.
Locking down laptops can reduce this cost to just $5,033, but this not recommended for staff who spend a lot of time out of the office, as it will inhibit their productivity.
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