Hardware as a Service, or HaaS, helps businesses obtain firewalls, servers, wireless, workstations, notebooks, backup servers, infrastructure, VoIP/phones, and other equipment without a large upfront capital investment.
HaaS solutions enable you to get new or upgraded equipment for a small monthly fee, without worrying about maintenance, upgrades, licensing, end of life, or downtime. Plus, we deliver it directly and install it…stress-free!
HaaS transforms your IT systems and strategy by leveraging the latest technology, increasing uptime, and reducing risk. It can optimize your IT budget as an operating expense versus a capital expense or you can adopt a hybrid strategy combining both CapEx and OpEx depending on your goals, cash availability, and corporate policies.
Here are some questions we often get asked:
Is HaaS helpful for companies without internal IT?
YES. And even for companies that want to simply supplement IT. With HaaS, the pressure is off you. Your MSP or co-managed provider – hopefully us – is constantly evaluating the best products and servicing what we install. If technology fails, we’re responsible for fixing it.
Is HaaS right for my business?
Globally, 97% of global companies are affected by ransomware last year. When your hardware isn’t well maintained, you’re vulnerable for attacks so the latest equipment, updates, and standards improve your security posture.
But what if IT solutions aren’t in your annual budget? You may want to consider running HaaS as an OpEx instead using CapEx. When it comes to technology planning, ask yourself:
- What assets are aging or at the end of their lifecycle?
- Where do I notice performance or reliability issues?
- What expansion or acquisitions can my current infrastructure support?
What types of hardware are available?
There’s no need to own all your IT assets when you can easily acquire and utilize them as a service. Technologies deployed through HaaS may include:
- Firewall as a Service (FaaS)
- Backup/BDR as a service (BaaS)
- Device as a Service: Notebooks, Tablets or PC’s (DaaS)
- Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
- Printers (PaaS)
- Wireless as a Service (WaaS)
- Voice as a Service (VaaS)
What HaaS solutions does PCG offer?
We partner with major manufacturers to provide a wide array of services. Here are a few of our partnerships:
- Lenovo, HP & Microsoft – PCs/Notebooks/Tablets
- Cisco Meraki – Firewall, wireless switching/infrastructure
- HP – Servers, virtual servers & backup
- Ubiquiti – Wireless & security cameras
- MS Teams – VoIP solutions
HaaS vs. purchased hardware
Prices for everything (not just IT) increase constantly. Many businesses want to own fewer “things,” especially those that become obsolete quickly and are unsupported like servers, firewalls, phones, computers, and other devices.
With hardware as a service, you enjoy the benefits of staying current with technology and security, while balancing cash flow and having peace of mind that your business network is always secure and monitored.
Explore HaaS further!
Without HaaS companies often experience security flaws, downtime, poor hardware performance, and support issues. Maintained networks and equipment have fewer issues, are more reliable, and keep your staff productive, so let PCG take care of all your hardware, licensing, and IT services. And with our proactive monitoring, issues are identified before causing any downtime.
Scalability, increased security, fewer disruptions, and a robust, sustainable IT infrastructure are all within your reach!
Whatever your network needs, reach out to learn more.
