What if we could offer you an alternative to the traditional model of onsite consulting - one that was cheaper, faster, and greener? You'd probably perk up and pay attention.

Last month, we gave our first preview of our Managed Macs service, a new offering that combined phone support, remote services, and maintenance into a monthly package with flat pricing. While Managed Macs isn't for everyone, it has some distinct advantages for companies that are simply trying to maintain their computers for a predictable monthly cost.

One of the other advantages of Managed Macs is its eco-friendly-ness. Because most of our work is done without traveling to your company (through the magic of our innovative Managed Mac application), the Managed Macs services reduces the number of miles that our techies travel everyday.

That can make a big difference. In 2006, our techies traveled an estimated 47,100 miles in cars, producing an estimated 16 tons of Carbon Dioxide. For some clients, we estimate that our Managed Macs service could reduce their onsite visits by 50%, potentially reducing a significant amount of our greenhouse gas emissions. That means that our Managed Macs customers are reducing the carbon emissions of their supply chain.

Of course, we can't plug in things, switch out parts, or make some repairs remotely, so there will always be a reason for your friendly TSP Techie to show up in person and save the day. For many other tasks, however, it's worth considering what Managed Macs can do for you and for the environment.