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News Release from: Rockwell Automation | Subject: Configured PC lease/purchase scheme
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Team on 12 July 2001
Configured PC service makes things easy
Rockwell Automation's configured PC lease/purchase scheme provides users with pre-configured laptop and desktop computers, which can be specified with Rockwell Automation and Microsoft software
With the pace of change in technology it can be virtually impossible to keep completely up to date with the latest offerings in the world of personal computers (PCs) Always at the forefront with flexible and costs effective solutions, Rockwell Automation introduces a configured PC lease/purchase scheme for manufacturing and other industries
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 8 Aug 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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This provides users with pre-configured laptop and desktop computers, which can be specified with a range of leading Rockwell Automation and Microsoft software pre-installed.
Specially toughened machines are also available to handle the most demanding environments found on the factory floor.
A major benefit for industrial users and other customers of buying or leasing from Rockwell Automation is that PCs can be supplied as part of a control system or technical support agreement.
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This can offer significant advantages over purchasing the equipment through the customer's IT department, as these often do not provide support for automation software.
The scheme also enables customers to enjoy the benefits of state of the art hardware and software while spreading the cost over a three-year period.
Options include outright purchase, straightforward fixed term leasing, lease-purchase (where the customer has the option of buying the machine at the end of the lease period) and lease-return (where the PC is upgraded to the latest model at the end of the lease period).
The PCs can be supplied with the software specified by the customer already loaded, configured and tested by a Rockwell Automation engineer.
This can include the full range of Rockwell Software products, including RSLogix, PanelView and Drives Explorer, plus popular Microsoft software such as Windows, Word and Excel.
In addition, a Rockwell Automation engineer can deliver on-site training covering the software and equipment, especially useful for the more specialised programs that the user may not be familiar with.
This support could range from a half day training to an embedded engineer working on-site as an integral part of the customer's engineering resource for as long as required.
Leading brand products from manufacturers such as Dell and Panasonic are available, and all PCs come with a full manufacturer's warranty.
Hardware prices under the scheme are highly competitive and, if Rockwell Software is specified, the cost is further discounted.
As a further incentive Rockwell Automation can offer a full range of other IT services, including local area network design, test and installation, and the design of web sites intended to make production or maintenance data available via an intranet or the Internet.
This significant new initiative is part of the Enterprise Asset Management services offered by Rockwell Automation, which also include Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), condition monitoring, technical support, maintenance and spare parts agreements and training. Request a free brochure from Rockwell Automation ...
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