Hardware Platforms and Infrastructure Enterprise Platforms   IntelTM-Class Hardware - Desktop Manufacturer   IntelTM-Class Hardware - Notebook Manufacturer   IntelTM-Class Hardware - Server Manufacturer   IntelTM-Class Hardware - Suite   Unix Platform Selection IntelTM-Class Hardware - Desktop Manufacturer Industry insiders believe that 30 percent of today's mid- and top-tier PC hardware manufacturers will exit the corporate market within 24 months. That means more users will be left with fewer options as they watch their "strategic" hardware provider disappear.  Back to Top IntelTM-Class Hardware - Notebook Manufacturer Swift rates of technology turnover and rapid growth in corporate usage of notebooks have made notebook decisions more strategic. Industry insiders believe that 30 percent of today's top-tier PC hardware manufacturers will cease to be legitimate corporate providers within 24 months. This Gartner Decision Driver model will help you choose a viable notebook manufacturer that will meet your business and technical requirements.  Back to Top IntelTM-Class Hardware - Server Manufacturer The NT Server market is growing rapidly. The underlying technology is changing continually, and fierce competition is forcing consolidation among the vendor community. This makes selection of the correct supplier difficult. As the increasingly powerful Intel-based server platform pushes further into the data center, making the right decision becomes ever more critical. This model will help you make the best possible decision for your enterprise.  Back to Top IntelTM-Class Hardware - Suite Combining the IntelIntelTM desktop, notebook and server models, this Gartner Decision Drivers model allows enterprises to consider their overall Intel™ Class Hardware strategy.  Back to Top Unix Platform Selection Due to continuing encroachment into traditional Unix environments by Microsoft NT Server, as well as unification around Intel's Merced chip, the Unix market is rapidly consolidating. However, most user organizations recognize that best-of-breed environments will contain both NT and Unix platforms. This creates a problem as users prepare to make multimillion-dollar investments: how can users be sure that the Unix vendor they choose will survive the current market consolidation? Choosing the right information technology for your organization can be a daunting task. There are so many variables to consider, and there is often so much at stake. No wonder it can often take 14 months - and up to 35 percent of a product's acquisition cost - just to make a decision.  Back to Top