What is Hardware as a Service (HaaS)?
The IT world is full of acronyms. And HaaS is another one to add to the collection. HaaS stands for Hardware as a Service. In short, it's hardware on subscription. For a fixed monthly fee, you get a flexible hardware solution that saves you all the hassle and can be easily adjusted as needed.
Our HaaS solution
In collaboration with our partner, we offer a HaaS (Hardware-as-a-Service) solution with a fixed monthly fee. The solution also takes care of the registration of the equipment during the contract period and the handling of the equipment when the period expires. This includes financing, asset management and remarketing.
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An operational lease agreement with the option to extend or buy out the hardware
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A single framework agreement so you don't have to keep track of multiple leases
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An Asset Management system that automatically transfers product data and provides an overview
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Access to a webshop with over 250,000 products to choose from
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Ongoing advice to ensure you have the right hardware for your needs
Benefits of choosing a HaaS solution
The advantage of paying for IT equipment over fixed monthly instalments is, among other things, that the usage value and savings follow the cost. This way, you get a very fast Return On Investment (ROI). You are provided with a framework agreement and can procure the equipment on an ongoing basis. Payment is initiated at agreed intervals, and delivery authorisation can be done electronically.
During the contract period, you can track the equipment and allocate it correctly to cost centres in the Asset Management system. You can also pull the necessary technical and financial reports for accounting and administration. There is no risk of equipment depreciation. You do not tie up your liquidity in an IT solution (neither software nor hardware). The expected resale value of the equipment is recognised up-front, resulting in a lower monthly payment during the usage period. In addition, we always take care of data erasure of returned equipment.
Why it's a good idea to rent hardware
When it comes to IT, development is extremely fast. New and better hardware is constantly coming onto the market that can do (slightly) better than last year's model. As a result, IT equipment is probably one of the things in your business that loses market value the fastest - perhaps second only to cars.
That's why it's often a good idea to rent hardware instead of buying it. Especially if you want to replace it with a newer model within a few years. If you do this with your computer or phone, for example, it will often be cheaper overall to rent it than to buy it. And you won't have to worry about maintenance and repairs if it breaks down.
Advantages of rented hardware
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The purchase price is lower
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You only pay for the hardware for the time you use it
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You know exactly what you'll pay - and it's the same every month, even if the hardware breaks down
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Your hardware costs are spread over a longer period of time
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You don't have to worry about maintenance and repair
Who should consider a HaaS solution?
As a general rule, all companies that replace their hardware every 3 or 4 years can benefit from choosing a HaaS solution instead of buying their own hardware. This is especially true if your company wants your employees to always be equipped with the latest hardware. If you are facing a hardware replacement costing more than DKK 100,000 ex. VAT either as a one-off or recurring expense, you may also want to consider a HaaS solution.
Who should consider buying their hardware instead?
Do you have fewer than 10-20 employees in your organisation? And do you spend no more than DKK 100,000 ex. VAT on hardware? Then Hardware as a Service is probably not the optimal solution for you. For companies with limited IT needs, the benefits of HaaS will not be great enough, so it's often a better idea for companies to buy their own hardware.
Insurance
The equipment must be insured and the necessary insurance is offered as an integral part of the agreement. You can also choose to use your own insurance. In this case, a declaration simply needs to be signed by you and your insurance company.
