A Functional Analysis of DOD Implementation of Seat Management

Abstract

This study explores the use of seat management as a method of overcoming the difficulty of procuring, managing and maintaining information technology. Seat management, also known as desktop outsourcing, involves the acquisition and management of all hardware and software, desktop and network management, operations management, support services and technology refreshment into one concise contract managed by a vendor who specializes in IT. The findings of this functional analysis, focusing on seat management, total cost of ownership and asset management, are reported. These findings show that seat management is not a panacea. But, when used in conjunction with sound management practices it can provide benefits to an organization.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA371340

Entities

People

  • David N. Rasmussen
  • Keith L. Ruegger

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Application Software
  • Business Administration
  • Computer Communications
  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • Contracts
  • Cost Reductions
  • Functional Analysis
  • Information Systems
  • Management Personnel
  • Operating Systems
  • Organizational Structure
  • Procurement
  • Software Development
  • Systems Management
  • Word Processors

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.