Hardware-as-a-Service that isn’t Cloud Computing

PR Log (Press Release) – Apr 21, 2009 – There is a new Hardware Distributor in the UK, but this time, it’s Hardware as a Service. The old idea that hardware should be a capital expenditure is now being challenged and IT service providers can now rent hardware from HaaS UK.

Hardware may only represent 20% of typical IT budgets, but when equipment needs deployed or replaced, the capital expenditure has undeniable impact on businesses. In these difficult economic conditions, important projects have been delayed or simply abandoned because cash is needed elsewhere. The impact on the supply chain is there for all to see.

An obvious solution to this problem is hardware rental. IT Service Providers who have been buying hardware on behalf of their customers, to resell it very often at cost, can turn to HaaS UK and pay a monthly fee instead.  The financial benefits are obvious. CAPEX has become a damned term and the opportunity to turn hardware purchase into OPEX is positive on cash flow. Furthermore, because hardware is rented, the buyers no longer have depreciating assets. Important IT projects can be resumed more easily without the pressure on budgets.

Renting hardware can also help with Green IT CSR. Hardware is typically replaced new every 2 years and users have access to more energy efficient equipment over time. In addition, disposing of redundant equipment is no longer the responsibility of the users and proper recycling channels can be put in place.

HaaS UK, the first Distributor to provide Hardware as a Service in the UK has a simple mission to provide an alternative to IT Service providers using trialled distribution channels. It is as easy as sending shopping lists to HaaS UK.