I agreeto Idea Reduce information technology (IT) maintenance costs
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Reduce information technology (IT) maintenance costs

Remember the days of the $500+ DoD hammer back in the 80s? We're just duplicating that with IT installation and support costs. A $1000 laptop (at most) at certain agencies costs $400 a month to 'maintain.'

The government needs to go back to managing its own IT infrastructure (desktops, laptops, etc.) vice relying on contractors, corporations (e.g. Oracle) for software support.

Submitted by Community Member 2 years ago

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  1. Where did you get that stat from? We refurbish and fix equipment until it is obsolete, then we provide workable to communities or sell/recycle parts. We don't waste anything if we have an alternative.

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