Workstations provide engineers, programmers, modelers, CAD developers, and other technical staff with the computing power they need to    get their work done. They provide computing power and functionality you won't find in even the best desktop system, and are key resources in your computing arsenal. Before you commit one cent of your budget to a new workstation, it pays to do your homework so you can choose the right workstations to fit not only your current needs, but future requirements. To equip your organization well and make the most of your budget, you should look for workstations that:

• Provide more than sufficient storage space via internal storage or removable media.
   

• Provide a reasonable level of security with locking mechanisms to prevent unauthorized tampering or access to the internal components, CMOS, POST, and BIOS settings that protect logical devices; also, feature hardware that supports and augments the security features of the operating system and installed software.
   

• Support a wide range of users, including individuals who have visual, audio, or movement restrictions.
   

• Offer a wide range of functions, capabilities, and features that support work tasks, productivity, and security.
   

• Offer improved performance over previous or existing computer systems to boost worker productivity.
   

• Possess the flexibility to expand or adapt as the organization's needs change and users' tasks and workstyles evolve.