Expert: Idaho Laptop Deal ‘Complex’

I spoke last night with Leslie Fiering, research vice president for Gartner Inc., a leading market research and advisory firm focusing on the information technology industry and a recognized expert in major IT acquisitions, about Idaho’s $182 million laptop contract. She said lease deals are not uncommon, and said she couldn’t say if it’s a good deal or not for the state. “It’s a really complex deal,” she said. But she pointed to a plus for the state: “They have a built-in refresh,” meaning the deal automatically calls for the laptops to be replaced every four years/ Betsy Russell , Eye on Boise. More here.

Thoughts?