| Direct Purchasing | Traditional Leasing | devicenow Device as a Service | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Device ownership | Full ownership: asset belongs to the company and is recorded on the books. Outdated devices remain within the organisation. | No ownership or ownership after leasing period, when devices are at the end of their life cycle. | Access to premium devices without the weight of additional assets on your books. Eliminate the hassle of managing outdated hardware that is no longer necessary. |
| Cost type | High purchase cost paid upfront as a one-time expense. | Fixed monthly lease payments through the entire leasing period. | Usage based, predictable monthly payments. |
| Lifecycle management | You are responsible for the lifecycle management of devices, including end-of-life certified data erasure, remarketing, or disposal of assets. | In case of financial lease, you're in charge of lifecycle management at the term's end, including data erasure, remarketing, or asset disposal. | With DaaS, we manage the entire lifecycle process, from procurement to end-of-life certified data erasure, repurposing, and recycling. |
| Maintenance and repair costs | You bear the costs and logistics for all repairs and maintenance. | In the case of an operational lease, you bear the costs and responsibility for repairs and maintenance. Third-party service providers may be required. | We ensure your devices are repaired and returned to you by the next business day, no matter the country or location. |
| Flexibility | No flexibility: post-purchase. | Requires a fixed term with less flexibility to change terms mid-contract. | High flexibility to change the subscription plan according to business needs. |
Lenovo's DaaS offering, available through devicenow's Enterprise IT Subscription and Essential IT Subscription, is designed to ensure that your teams have access to the most up-to-date hardware, boosting productivity and reducing downtime. Whether your company requires a scalable, advanced service or a core set of devices with essential management, Lenovo DaaS offers the flexibility to choose the right plan for your needs.
The Enterprise IT Subscription is tailored for larger organizations that need advanced management and scalable solutions, while the Essential IT Subscription is a perfect fit for smaller businesses looking for a cost-effective approach. With features like next business day device replacement, zero-touch deployment, and simplified billing, Lenovo DaaS helps streamline IT processes, freeing up internal resources to focus on strategic business initiatives rather than day-to-day device management.
Lenovo Device as a Service also supports the circular economy by covering the entire lifecycle of your IT assets, from deployment to eventual disposal or recycling. This helps your business reduce waste while maintaining access to the latest technology. Additionally, the DaaS model converts what would typically be a capital expenditure into an operational expense, allowing for better financial predictability and management.
Partner with Lenovo and devicenow to modernize your IT infrastructure, ensure operational efficiency, and give your employees the tools they need to excel. Lenovo DaaS is more than just a subscription—it’s a complete solution for maintaining a cutting-edge workplace, helping your business stay ahead in an ever-evolving technological landscape.
