The case centers on the acquisition of a shilling, and Smith Xteria Inc. and as a result the need to rapidly scale IT infrastructure to accommodate the acquisition. The case is based on the real problems faced by leasing large trading firms in Chicago, where he bought a small credit card processing company and scale operations for retailers processing credit card payments. CIO shilling and Smith need to determine which version of the lease is the best way to ensure the technical infrastructure needed to support the company after the acquisition Xteria. Several questions will be managed by the decision, including the cost and the useful life of the equipment, as well as the strategic context of the firm. This case is how to evaluate various options for the acquisition of lease data center IT infrastructure. In particular, in the case of address software versus hardware leasing, various lease terms, and the choice between different structures, depending on the rental policies and needs of the company. This event allows students to understand the different types of equipment lease and the situations in which these will be used for rent. "Hide
by Mark Jeffrey, Cassidy Shield, H. Nevin Ekici, Mike Conley Source: Kellogg School Management 9 pages. Publication Date: January 1, 2006. Prod. #: KEL259-PDF-ENG
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