IT managers can choose from a wide variety of computing models that each tout benefits beyond those of traditional clients. Proponents of these models claim lower power utilization, greater ease of manageability, better security, and lower cost of ownership than traditional clients. IT must evaluate these factors and weigh the pluses and minuses of each of the model across their user base.

Intel Corporation commissioned Principled Technologies to evaluate the costs and benefits of six computing models including typically managed desktops