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Project 2- Desktop Migration Proposal
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Project 2- Desktop Migration Proposal
Section 1: PC Purchase Research
The aim of the project is to replace outdated workstation with 50 new laptops. To achieve
this, a procurement of new laptops is required to increase workflow, performance, and boost
morale among users. The rationale towards procuring the best and most efficient laptops is to
identify the business requirements and a budget to be allocated for the equipment (
Sedua et al.,
2022)
. When procuring new PCs, it is appropriate to request system specifications. The product
specifications for the new PCs should focus on the cost, policies for the equipment, service and
support regulations, components, and offer a warranty for the system. When making the right
purchase decision for the new PCs, the sources consulted included industry and software
websites and relevant blogs (
Khairul & Siahaan, 2016)
. Extensive consultation was also done
with IT firms to understand the tasks they computerize and the application software utilized.
Besides, a software consultant who has the expertise to create and install a custom-made
program was also consulted.
A software consultant services is costly compared to procuring readily available software
in the market. However, it is a worthy investment, particularly when the systems and programs
meet the specific business requirements. Since the PCs will be used by two categories of users, it
is appropriate to purchase an office suite. An office suite efficiently integrates different tools
together to form a single program. For example, the system should have the capability to
combine database management utilities, word processing, and spreadsheets.
The main purpose is to procure a system that offers the best price and performance ratio.
This is important since it will meet users' requirements. Presently, based on HFA Associates, the
existing PCs comprise the following specifications:
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Table 1: HFA Associates Minimum Requirement Analysis
Table 1 above shows the minimum requirements, which are recommended by HFA
Associates. The need to provide support for other features, such as Bluetooth connection and
support for USB 3.0 connections was also factored in as additional peripherals. The laptops
replacing the current outdated desktop computers will have proper features, which will allow for
the integration of future technologies (
Rashid et al., 2015)
. The hardware maintenance for all
PCs will have a 3-year warranty and the pricing will be honored for at least 1 year after the
procurement date. The vendor will be responsible for delivering fully functional systems that
meet the required specifications.
Section 2: PC Purchase Recommendations
After understanding the business requirements, an Internet search will be conducted on
selected technology websites. The search will be conducted from potential manufacturers
including HP, Lenovo, and Dell. Consultation will be done with different IT firms and software
vendors to assist in clarifying a few issues before the final decision-making and
recommendations.
The recommendation made was to purchase HP laptops. Based on HFA Associated
minimum requirements, 40 users fall under the category of common users. This category of users
needs laptops to accomplish their basic tasks. Besides, users were categorized as coders and
creative users. Hence, HP laptops were selected to meet the needs of all categories of users.
Common Users
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Under this category of users, HP Laptop 15-dw300 was recommended to be purchased.
The product is a Customize and Buy item. This means that the user can select the types of
features it should have, such as the desired memory, type of processors, and amount of storage,
among others. Although the minimum requirements for the HP laptops have been documented, it
is appropriate for the features to exceed the stated minimum requirements.
Therefore, the HP laptops should have the following features:
Fig 1: Screenshot of HP laptop features for common users
Creative Users and Coders
Under this category of users, which includes creative users and coders, it is recommended
to purchase a customizable HP ProBook 640 G8 Notebook PC. This is an important product for
this category of users since it is also a Customizable and Buy product. As a result, it is very
suitable and appropriate for coders and creative users.
Figure 2: Screenshot for HP laptop features for creative users and coders
The two types of HP laptops recommended are built with several other amazing features.
For instance, they have USB 3.0 capabilities. These are meant for graphic monitors and other
external devices. Other features include Bluetooth capabilities alongside the provision of
physical security. Moreover, the laptops come with a 3-year warranty and vendors will be
required to deliver fully functional systems.
Finally, the HP laptops were selected since they have Intel processors. The systems are
also durable and do not heat up fast, especially when used for a prolonged period. The laptops
have powerful processors with more RAM when compared to the minimum requirements
documented. This is necessary to make room for future technologies. Different accessories will
be included, such as keyboard, mouse, and cases. The HP laptops were also preferred since they
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have amazing graphics and office suites for different categories of users. In addition, the systems
will be protected from Malware; hence the price is justified. The choice of the HP laptops,
therefore, is a feasible investment that will not fail and will meet the needs of common users, as
well as, creative users and coders. Of greatest significance is the warranty, since the system
including all the components, such as the keyboard, monitor, and mouse, will be covered by a
warranty.
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References
Khairul, M. S., & Siahaan, A. P. U. (2016). Decision support system in selecting the appropriate
laptop using simple additive weighting.
International Journal of Recent Trends in
Engineering & Research
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(12), 215-222.
https://www.academia.edu/download/51127158/decision-support-system-in-selecting-the-
appropriate-laptop-using-simple-additive-weighting.pdf
Rashid, A. M., Kuhn, B., Arbab, B., & Kuck, D. (2015, October). PC design, use, and purchase
relations. In
2015 IEEE International Symposium on Workload Characterization
(pp.
140-149). IEEE. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/7314160/
Sedua, J. F., Indrajit, I., & Prayanthi, I. (2022). The Analysis of Factors Influencing Decisions
When Buying Laptop.
CogITo Smart Journal
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(1), 47-56.
https://cogito.unklab.ac.id/index.php/cogito/article/view/348
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