Digital Workspace Planner
Work In ProgressMulti-Vendor vs Unified Platform Cost Comparison
An interactive planning tool that helps CIOs compare the true cost of a multi-vendor approach to end-user computing vs a unified platform.
Why This Matters
Enterprise workspace management often drifts into vendor sprawl — Microsoft for the base, then bolt-on solutions for every gap. The hidden costs of integration, training, staffing, and operational complexity are rarely calculated upfront. This planner makes those costs visible.
Focus Areas
The Digital Workspace Planner is a free, interactive tool that helps technology leaders model the real cost of managing end-user computing across multiple vendors versus consolidating onto a unified platform.
The Problem
Most organisations start with Microsoft E3/E5 and then add point solutions for each capability gap — ITSM integration, endpoint monitoring, mobile threat defense, vulnerability management, and more. Each vendor adds licensing costs, but the hidden costs are larger: integration projects, training across multiple platforms, additional IT staff, and increased help desk complexity.
What It Does
- 12 capability gap areas with editable per-user costs based on market-researched pricing
- Hidden cost modelling for integration, training, staffing, and help desk overhead
- Side-by-side comparison with interactive charts showing cost breakdown, cumulative spend, and operational complexity
- Operational savings quantification including admin time, vendor management, and help desk reduction
- Fully editable — adjust every assumption to match your environment
Built With
Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and Recharts. All calculations run client-side with no data collection.