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  How can a reoccurring expense be cheaper than paying for something once?

In the computer industry there is a concept called Total Cost of Ownership. This concept helps people better understand all of the costs of using a computer. There are many expenses you may be unaware of when you purchase software in a box from a store. The purchase cost of software is often the smallest cost of using a computer.

Here is a list of the costs that occur once you purchase software verses using a subscription service. 		 
     
 
Purchase
MRX Subscription
Installation & Setup Can be time consuming and complicated. Can cause other programs to break. Only requires the installation of Adobe Flash and Adobe Acrobat, which are likely to be installed already.
Training Seldom available. If available, usually costly. Often requires travel. Free. Available via web conferencing from the comfort of your home or school.
Support If available, usually via email during business hours. Limited number of incidents. Free. Via phone, email and web conference. Available weekdays from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm U.S. Central time (Chicago), evenings and weekends by appointment.
Backups Manually process done on each computer. Seldom occurs until a problem causes all data to be lost. Free and Automatic.
Upgrades Cost varies but is frequently $50 to $150 per computer per year. Requires another installation and setup process. Free and Automatic.
Down time Intangible cost that occurs when a computer is unavailable because of hardware or software failure. Any Internet-connected computer can be used as an alternative.
 
     
  In the future, running a school like yours will depend more and more on the use of computers. As your school's computer network grows, the complexity of keeping everything working grows, too. That is why more and more schools are finding it necessary to hire technology consultants or even full time technical staff to keep up with the demands. This cost can skyrocket. Using subscription services is one way many companies and schools are reducing these costs.  
     
     
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