INTRODUCTION
This workbook has been developed specifically to evaluate the value of
Microsoft Content ManagementServer
. It is designed to be used with Nucleus Research report number C16 to help support your technologydecision by evaluating the real impact that Microsoft Content Management Server can bring to your corporation's bottom line. Using the navigation buttons above or tabs at the bottom of the workbook, you'll go toareas of the workbook where you can enter appropriate cost and benefit information. You may then print adetailed report showing the financial results.Calculations such as return on investment (ROI), total cost of ownership (TCO), payback period, and netpresent value (NPV) are calculated and may be used to either select the best solution or negotiate better termson a solution that may have the wrong cost structure. It is recommended that users first review the tutorialavailable on the Nucleus Web site that describes the process of gathering cost and benefit data.
INSTRUCTIONS1.
Navigate the workbook using the numbered buttons above, starting at step 1 to enter the cost and benefitinformation.
2.
At each step, scroll through the worksheet entering data in white cells (light gray cells are calculated).
3.
You may edit cost and benefit line descriptions and delete sample entries to meet your organization'sparticular situation.
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Finally, go to step 3 to view the financial analysis.
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Step 4 provides a complete report and risk assessment.
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