4 benefits of hardware-as-a-service

by Jon Lober | NOC Technology

 

As hardware-as-a-service (HaaS) continues to grow in popularity, many organizations are hopping on board because, similar to software-as-a-service (Saas), HaaS allows you to heighten your IT functions without dramatically increasing your costs. Keep reading to learn the four most significant benefits of hardware-as-a-service.

 

What Is HaaS?

HaaS refers to hardware and related IT services leased from a central provider—often a managed service provider (MSP). Whether it’s short or long term, the equipment is eventually returned to the provider at the end of the service period. Instead of paying for the actual hardware, companies with HaaS agreements pay for the service to support the hardware.

Benefits of Hardware-as-a-Service

The top four benefits of Hardware-as-a-Service are:

1. Low Costs to Start

Perhaps the most important benefit to small businesses is that the upfront costs associated with HaaS are relatively low. You can get your hardware up and running quicker and cheaper than if you had to find it, buy it, and set it up alone. 

The IT services provider you lease your hardware from should come to install it for you and give you a quick run-through of what you need to know about it. Typically you’ll pay a monthly or annual fee to use the hardware, making it easy to create and stick to a hardware budget.

2. No Time Wasted on Maintenance

If the hardware fails, all you have to do is call the company you’re leasing from and they will send someone out to repair or replace the failing machine. Additionally, they will monitor your machines and make periodic updates to ensure things are running smoothly and securely. Reasonable repairs are usually factored into your monthly payment, so you don’t have to worry about unexpected costs popping up when something goes wrong.

3. Scale Your Business with Ease with HaaS

As you scale your business, you’ll undoubtedly need to invest more money into equipment to support growth. You may also find that you need more equipment than usual during certain periods. No matter what the case is, you likely won’t want to invest in new hardware for limited periods of use. When you use HaaS, you only have to invest in the hardware your company needs to keep thriving. 

 

For example, cloud storage allows you to back up your data offsite. Although your data will be in the cloud, the MSP is still responsible for the hardware to support it. Did you know that 90% of organizations use the cloud? This proves just how useful HaaS can be.

 

4. Enjoy More Robust Security

These days, businesses need to do all they can to ensure tight security to keep their data and networks safe. HaaS helps companies maximize their security because the host will continually update and maintain the hardware. This allows companies who use HaaS to achieve tougher security than if they used their own hardware because, as we all know, updates tend to be ignored — it also eliminates the maintenance costs in the process.

 

As you can see, HaaS is well worth the investment and can help small businesses scale to remain competitive and ensure smooth operations around the clock. If you’re interested in learning more about how HaaS can help your small business grow, contact NOC Technology .

 

 

NOC Technology will partner with your business to help you avoid ever-increasing costs of hardware upgrades, repairs, and replacements. Don’t let hardware limit your growth!


Do you think a HaaS model might work for your business? Check out our full hardware as a service guide to weigh the pros and cons for your SMB.

 

Read the HaaS Guide
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