Are you replacing your enterprise devices every five years? It’s quite the investment every time, isn’t it. With Device as a Service you can convert your CapEx into OpEx by switching from a traditional hardware procurement model to one that’s based on operational costs. But is your organisation ready?
CapEx and OpEx are common terms, but do you really know what they mean? Operating expenses (OpEx) are recurring or operating costs. CapEx, on the other hand, means capital expenses such as investments in products. Secondment is a good example of OpEx. You hire the expert you need at a pre-agreed hourly rate for a defined number of hours. Purchasing devices for your employees, however, falls under CapEx. When you buy a printer, for example, the procurement costs fall under CapEx while the annual paper and ink costs would be OpEx.
No more hardware investments
As we mentioned before, the advantage of Device as a Service is that you don’t have to worry about investing in hardware anymore. Not sure how that works? DaaS is comparable to signing up for a subscription in that you pay a fixed amount per workstation and month instead of having to pay upfront. The net result is that you only ever pay for what you use.
In addition to hardware costs, the monthly fee covers IT lifecycle services such as swap, data wiping, reverse services, and desk to desk support. Your tools are delivered out-of-the-box ready and you no longer have to worry about device management, meaning you can focus on the more important tasks to hand.
Predictable costs
The DaaS approach not only streamlines workflows, but also helps you keep on top of costs. Continuous monitoring, device maintenance, replacing parts and configuration may all fall under CapEx, making them much harder to plan for. It might well be possible to calculate all these things on a monthly or quarterly basis, but in reality, it’s quite tricky to do and in many cases, you’ll already have invested a considerable amount in hardware (CapEx).
The good news is you benefit two-fold from DaaS. On the one hand, hardware investments become a thing of the past and on the other, there won't be any nasty surprises when it comes to all your other costs, meaning your IT department can focus on security and innovation.
