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Far from being commoditized, the client platform environment of desktop PCs, notebooks and handheld computers continues to hold challenges for decision makers.  Read More Client Platforms Issues for 2004 Far from being commoditized, the client platform environment of desktop PCs, notebooks and handheld computers continues to hold challenges for decision makers. Desktop PC Hardware Issues for 2004 Desktops remain crucial to enterprise infrastructure through 2004. Gartner research addresses important issues and concerns regarding the platform, including life cycle issues, vendor selection and total cost of ownership. Notebook Hardware Issues for 2004 Notebooks are sufficiently different from desktop PCs to require targeted strategies that minimize total cost of ownership, improve vendor selection and optimize deployment to mobile workers. Handheld Computers Issues for 2004 The pace of change and market fragmentation means that enterprises risk losing control of what users access and how they access their IT systems. Client OS and Productivity Software Issues for 2004 Burning issues in the client operating-system and productivity software space concern which versions to use, how to insulate the enterprise from Microsoft's product cycles and how to deploy new PCs more efficiently. Client Issues for PC Procurement Strategies The PC equipment market shows signs of awakening from its two-year slumber. However, market trends have added complexity and risk to procurement programs. Client Platforms Market Issues for 2004 It's essential to understand the makeup of the client platforms market, the largest segment of the IT market.