The findings and conclusion in this report support the following recommendations:
1. [51]The Micro-pro 8500 Series portable computer [52]is purchased at a rate of one computer per training staff member.
2. The smart battery option [53] is purchased with each computer; this will assist with heavy workloads and long training programs.
3. Staff must have e-mail access on their computers to enable them to be in contact with the company.
4. All Purpose Training Company should negotiate price, warranty and on going service agreements with Micro-pro direct.
5. To reduce company long term expenses:
o The company could investigate the viability of staff leasing the computers
o [54]A staff option of buying the computers for personal use after the warranty period expires.
6. Computers should be available to staff after a maximum of 6 weeks.
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