Hardware as a Service: Eight benefits and four disadvantages of HaaS
by Jon Lober | NOC Technology
Everything a small business needs to know about leasing office technology.
Office technology is a headache for many managers: fickle, costly, and quickly obsolete. Hardware as a Service (HaaS) solutions can allow businesses to avoid the need to source, maintain, update, and dispose of essential tech.
Could it make sense for your business?

What is hardware as a service (HaaS)?
In simple terms, hardware as a service (or HaaS) is a business technology lease. In a HaaS agreement, a tech provider supplies the client business the IT hardware and associated maintenance they need to operate. HaaS may be offered by a specialized provider as a standalone service or by a managed service provider (MSP) that bundles the lease with a variety of other IT services: internet, cybersecurity, software, helpdesk support, VoIP, and more.
Like other types of leases, most hardware as a service agreements provide equipment, repairs, and maintenance over a specified period of time. The terms of each HaaS contract vary substantially depending on the needs of the business and the capabilities of the provider. Some businesses may only need a few laptops while others may be interested in laptops, desktops, servers, VoIP phone systems, and networks printers.
Eight benefits of leasing office tech.
In general, leasing provides many of the benefits of ownership, with fewer headaches.
Four benefits of buying office tech.
The great thing about buying your office technology is that you own it. The downside is that… you own it.
Want to learn more about hardware as a service?
If you think that HaaS might be a good fit for your business, but you are still not sure, check out our HaaS decision-making guide. We cover seven factors that small businesses should consider before making a final decision to lease or buy their office equipment.
On the other hand, if you are ready for some hard numbers on what it might cost to implement in your business model, let us know! NOC Technology is an experienced full-service MSP that offers HaaS and other managed IT services in St. Louis, throughout Missouri, and the entire Midwest.

