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IT Leasing: Will It Work for Your Business?

At Agile IT weve seen that IT leasing is a model that works for many businesses particularly since the rollout of the Microsoft Surface as a Servi...

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Published on Aug 23, 2016
IT Leasing: Will It Work for Your Business?

At Agile IT, we’ve seen that IT leasing is a model that works for many businesses, particularly since the roll-out of the Microsoft Surface as a Service Program. Aimed at getting portable devices into enterprises, this program allows businesses to lease the latest mobile hardware and has generated a lot of interest in IT leasing across the business world.

What Is IT Leasing?

IT leasing is an alternative to purchasing your own IT hardware and software. Rather than buying servers and software packages outright, you can rent them from a company such as Agile IT by paying a monthly fee. It’s becoming increasingly popular, with more and more businesses choosing to take advantage of the flexibility offered by hardware as a service (HaaS) and software as a service (SaaS) plans.

Benefits of HaaS

The key benefit of the HaaS model is that you don’t have to meet the upfront cost of purchasing your own hardware. This can help you to maintain cash flow, allowing you to invest in other aspects of your business. The low monthly costs of a HaaS plan can fit easily into business budgets, allowing you to manage your IT spending.

Another benefit of HaaS is that it gives you access to the latest technologies. The company that provides your hardware is responsible for upgrades, so you don’t have to commit time and money to handling these transitions. You also won’t end up stuck with outdated hardware, which depreciates in value from the moment you buy it.

When you use IT leasing, you can change your service plan at any time, giving your business the flexibility it needs to evolve. This is very useful if you run a rapidly growing startup or plan to expand your business into new locations.

Finally, IT leasing takes a lot of the hassle out of running a business. You no longer need to deal with maintenance issues or face the unexpected costs of replacing a broken server. Leasing your IT resources allows you to significantly cut the costs of running your IT department, as well as giving your employees the freedom to focus on other aspects of your business.

Drawbacks of HaaS

Of course, every silver lining has a cloud, and HaaS does have some drawbacks that you need to consider carefully. The key drawback is the fact that bringing another company into your business operations means you have to trust it to provide you with secure hardware and software. You need to vet your IT leasing providers carefully to ensure they have a comprehensive security policy to protect your networks and data, particularly if you handle sensitive information, such as credit card numbers or customer medical information.

HaaS and Software

Leasing your hardware and software together can lead to even greater benefits than simply using HaaS. However, not all companies offer HaaS and SaaS together, so you need to do your research to find one that can take care of all your IT needs. When you lease your hardware and software from the same provider, all your critical systems are in one place, which can make them easier to manage.

IT Leasing Services From Agile IT

If you’re interested in learning more about IT leasing, get in touch with Agile IT today. We provide cloud managed services that can help take a lot of the expense and hassle out of running your business. Find out how we can help you find the right IT leasing plan for your organization.

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