The Return on Investment for SharePoint 2010
Posted by Dave Greten on Mon, May 24, 2010 @ 04:13 PM
Companies considering the upgrade to SharePoint 2010 are asking "What's in it for me?"
To answer this question, Microsoft commissioned Forrester Consulting to research the return on investment. After interviewing 11 organizations using the product, Forrester created a "composite" organization based on the organizations interviewed. Using this composite organization, Forrester was able to estimate costs and savings over a three year period.
The results? Based on an organization with 5,000 SharePoint users and a billion in revenue, a conservative estimate pegged benefits at $3.1 million at a cost of $1.5 million. The software pays for itself in only 10 months.
A compelling argument to upgrade. But it is wise to keep in mind this was a report commissioned by Microsoft. And, given the large amount of variables involved, results may vary widely. Both of these points are noted in the official report.
Also, if you are making a case for SharePoint in your organization, this writeup clearly outlines how to make the calculations for your CFO.