Nemertes' Cost Models are interactive tools designed to evaluate the capital and operational
costs and savings for a variety of technologies.

Adopted by some of the world’s leading enterprises, IT vendors and carriers, the tools are easy to
use, yet sophisticated in their capabilities. Simply enter applicable data or leverage Nemertes
reliable "default" data, that is based on research with hundreds of IT executives.

Results—easy to understand and logical to validate—support the business case around technology
deployment and vendor selection.

Nemertes has developed dozens of cost models for some of the
largest companies in the world. Specific cost models already developed include:

• Unified Communications
• Voice Over IP (Services, Branch,HQ)
• Converged Networks
• Service Gateways/All-in-One Devices
• IP Telephony Management
• Security (multiple modules)
• MPLS
• Videoconferencing & Telepresence
• Network Management
• Virtual Workplace

In 2008, Nemertes also plans to develop cost models in the areas of virtualization (desktop,
storage, server), wireless services, and SOA (Service-Oriented Architectures), and provide
updates to the cost figures in various existing cost models.

Benefits: IT Executives

IT executives can determine the ROI of emerging technology deployment in support of their business cases.
Cost models may also used for vendor lifecylce cost comparisons and vendor selection.

Benefits: Vendors & Carriers

• Pre-qualify prospective customers to see if the technology investment makes financial sense.
• Calculate and demonstrate cost savings of product, service, technology.
• Help determine how to price or adjust prices for products and services.

To Learn More: For a demonstration, a cost model sample or more details please contact us.