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Is Grid Computing Next Wave?: Page 2 of 2

Initial investments in grid computing could range from the low ten-thousands to hundred of thousands of dollars, but could reap returns in the half-million to couple-of-million-dollar range, says Parkinson. Much of the ROI is due to the fact that carriers are able to terminate hardware leases. "When companies install grids they can stop using what they once used and give it back," says Parkinson.