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Hosted Desktop vs Traditional on Premise Solution

Average cost savings when embracing Sentinels Thin Client and Hosted Desktop Solution with Hosted Business Server. This is based on a 10-user business using desktop PCs and an on-premise business server over the period of a year. At time of writing the average energy costs in the UK is £0.32 per KWH.

Desktop PC Consumption:

The average business desktop PC, without monitors, draws 175 Watts (0.175KWH) of power.
The average business day is 8 hours: 8 x 0.175 = 1.4KWH
The average working week is 5 days: 5 days x 1.4KWH = 7KWH
The average working year is 48 weeks; 48 weeks x 7KWH = 336KWH
A 10-user business: 10 x 336KWH = 3360KWH

PC Annual Consumption KWh	Cost Per KWh	Total Annual Power Costs
3,360 KWh	£0.32	£1075.20

Server Consumption:

The average business server will use 850 Watts (0.85KWH) of power per hour.
Business servers are usually on 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for 365 days per year:
850 Watts (0.85KWH) x 24 hours per day: 24 x 0.85KWH = 20.4KWH
365 days of the year: 365 x 20.4KWH = 7,446KWH

Server Annual Consumption KWh	Cost Per KWh	Total Annual Power Costs
7,446 KWh	£0.32	£2382.72

Sentinel Thin Client and Free Business Cloud Server Consumption:

Sentinel thin client devices, without monitors, draws 45 Watts (0.045KWH) of power.
The average business day is 8 hours: 8 x 0.045 = 0.36KWH
The average working week is 5 days: 5 days x 0.036KWH = 1.8KWH
The average working year is 48 weeks; 48 weeks x 1.8KWH = 86.4WH
A 10-user business: 10 x 86.4KWH = 864KWH

Thin Client Terminal Consumption KWh	Cost Per KWh	Total Annual Power Costs
864 KWh	£0.32	£276.48

PC & Server Annual Cost	Sentinel Hosted Solution	Total Annual Savings
£3457.92	£276.48	£3181.44

Testimonials

We have used the services of Sentinel Data Solutions for many years; their help for our IT needs, and their clever problem solving (big and small) has proved invaluable. Plankbridge wouldn’t be where it is today without them.

Richard Lee, Plankbridge - Dorchester, Dorset

The back up support provided by Sentinel Data Solutions is essential for the smooth and successful operations of our business. Sentinel staff have attended site many times, including out of hours, weekends and even during the Christmas period to ensure continuity of our business.

Russell Blackman, R&M Commercials Limited (now Adams Morey) - Basingstoke, Hampshire

We have been working with Sentinel Data Solutions for a number of years now and have always found them to have the utmost integrity and professionalism at all times. Sentinel responds quickly, works flexibly to suit our needs and takes the quality of the company’s work very seriously. Sentinel has taken us through significant IT changes to a much more modern, accessible and faster setup. Moreover, they are a pleasure to work with.

Acoustical Control Engineers - Cambridge

Sentinel Data Solutions have patiently worked with us to make improvements to our IT system, their knowledge and skill of technology supports our growing business

Redtale Group Ltd - Dorchester, Dorset

The cameras were quick and easy to get installed, minimal disruption, and easy to use. Quick, clear, and precise recording of all visitors temperatures which is not invasive and continues to allow a 2-meter distance behind closed doors.

Kristie Chubb – Operations Manager for Bramley Care, Dorset, Somerset & Wiltshire

Sentinel have done a great job and have restored confidence in our IT and our ability to provide a great service to our clients. Their support is first class it has allowed us to reduce our reliance on a 3rd party IT contractor who represented a single point of failure. By migrating to Sentinel we have also significantly improved our security and enhanced our levels of compliance. In short, we now have a system which is fully fit for purpose, ready and secure for home working too and managed by a team with robust knowledge.

Cheryl Lawes – England & Company - Wimborne, Dorset

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