The Systems Migration Plan

Major flaws in governments arise from a fear of making radical internal changes
even though a need is clearly seen

Objective:
The Systems Migration Plan is a goal to eventually replace the desktop with a laptop.
To source for a laptop that fulfills the stated purpose and to remain aligned with following policies

Background:
As lifestyle changes, hardware servicing becomes increasing expensive in terms of time spent.
I simply cannot afford to waste precious annual leave days, traveling to some out of the way equipment service centers, or deal with computers that fails from time to time. Selection criteria shifts from "good value for money" to "stability and fuss free support" Naturally this will cost more, but careful study and prudent sourcing will justify over the unseen cost and qualitative factors.

Purpose:
Complete support/ Low failure rate - One stop coverage for the entire system.

Aesthetic/ Space - Significantly free up tabletop real estate, cable clutters, and do away with bulky boxes of spare hardware.

Portability - Self explanatory.

Future-proofing - Technology that remains valid over the next 3 years, so that no further cost necessary beyond the one time outlay.

Timeframe:
- Complete migration by end of 2010 (2 years time)
- To carry out migration while old system still remains serviceable, and to run in parallel until transition is deemed complete and secured.
- Proceed earlier if circumstances makes it necessary.

Fiscal Policy:
- No further funding for any non-migrateable hardware. (eg. desktop rams, hard disks, cards)
- Allow purchase of accessories that may complement future system (eg. speakers, routers)
- Attempt to salvage from old system by selling off non critical and non-migrateable items. Cash proceeds will continue to subject to said fiscal policy.

Environmental Considerations:
- Strong preference for alternatives which takes up less physical space. (eg Portable HDD iso burning stacks of DVDs)