Cost Analysis
In addition to improving security and speed in sending data, Electronic Data Transmission (EDT) may be a cost-effective solution for your business. Compare the typical expenses of using physical media and those of sending credit file updates electronically.
Physical media cost analysis
| Media type | Average shipping cost | Average cost of media | Total average cost |
| Single 3" diskette | $0.89 | $0.60 | $1.49 |
| Single 5" floppy or CD-ROM |
$1.69 | $0.94 | $2.63 |
| Single zip disk |
$0.89 | $15.00 | $15.89 |
| Single streamer | $2.78 | $4.45-$85.00 | $7.23-$87.78 |
| Single cartridge | $2.78 | $37.70-$141.00 | $40.48-$143.78 |
| Single small reel | $4.73 | $9.95 | $14.68 |
| Single large reel | $5.23 | $22.50 | $27.73 |
EDT cost analysis
| EDT solution |
Average cost of software | Average cost to connect | Total average cost for startup | Monthly mainte- nance |
Total mon- thly cost |
| Monthly HTTPS |
$0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Monthly FTP w/PGP® |
$144 | $0 | $144 | $0 | $0 |
| Monthly FTPS |
$200 | $0 | $200 | $0 | $0 |
| Monthly Connect: ® Direct on Windows® Workstation | $1,375 | lease line fees | $1,375 + lease line |
$275 | $275 |
| Monthly Connect: Direct on Windows/ Unix® Server |
$10,120 | lease line fees | $10,120 + lease line |
$2,024 | $2,024 |
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