iMcKesson Case Study on Time Machine Solution

This case study details the implementation of the Time Machine solution by iMcKesson, a business unit focused on web-based physician office and medical management solutions. The document outlines the challenges faced by iMcKesson due to the multiple time zone issue in server-based computing environments, which resulted in incorrect timestamps for users located in different time zones. The traditional solutions involved costly investments in additional servers or custom software development. The Time Machine solution allows iMcKesson to maintain a large, centrally located server farm, providing users with access to applications that reflect their local time zones through a virtual clock. This approach has led to significant savings in hardware costs and a reduction in support and administrative expenses. The case study includes a quote from Kirk Dahl, a Database Administrator at iMcKesson, emphasizing the financial benefits realized from this implementation.