ROI Manager for Windows 2000 Migration Since operating-system migration is a time-consuming and labor intensive undertaking, IS managers need to understand both the costs and benefits of making this type of change. Before embarking on a migration to Windows 2000, therefore, enterprises must consider all the costs that will occur and carefully assess the projected value of moving to a Windows 2000 environment. The benefits associated with Windows 2000 fall into two categories, business benefits that come from competitive advantage gained by implementation of the new product, and cost savings from having a more stable or manageable environment. While business benefits such as improved security for electronic commerce are valuable, these Windows 2000 capabilities may not be universally deployed. In the "Windows 2000 Migration" model, therefore, the focus is on the cost savings delivered through improved user productivity and better management of the enterprise's PC environment. The cost of migrating to Windows 2000 may include: Replacement of hardware and operating software Upgrading or replacing packaged applications Editing or re-writing custom applications The benefits of migrating to Windows 2000 may include: Decrease in downtime and other Indirect TCO measures Decrease in Direct TCO measures based on: Improved manageability of the desktop environment Improved hardware support System file protection Enhanced software distribution capabilities Increased stability in the operating environment   Tour  Test drive our Investment Planning Tools to better understand how they can work for you.   Use the tool now Contact Information: For more information on Decision Tools for Return on Investment please e-mail DTforROI@gartner.com. Related Services:   Software Alliance Program  Gartner has successfully franchised its software measurement tools and methodologies. Now your professional services organization can leverage these tools and drive additional value to your clients.