Technology-As-A-Service

What is TaaS?

ASD's Technology-as-a-Service (TaaS) program is a subscription-based model for the design, installation, and support of your systems. Bundle all your technology -access control, audio visual, infrastructure, surveillance, and wireless networks- into one monthly payment. This model turns a resource-depleting, large Capital Expenditure purchase into a more manageable Operating Expanse. Contracts typically last 36-60 months, and you can upgrade your systems at the end of the term. This model keeps your technology up-to-date and, most importantly, working. 

The focus shouldn't be about ownership. It should be about outcomes. Get a system that just works.

Preserve Capital

Tier 1 Support

Future Proof

Preventative Maintenance

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Technology-as-a-Service Benefits

The traditional CapEx purchase approach doesn't work for many modern businesses. You're spending a lot of resources on quickly depreciating technology that can become obsolete even quicker. But the technology is still necessary; it enables your team to work efficiently and enhances the client experience. 

The TaaS model was designed to equip you with the tech stack you need, refreshes to keep you current, and ongoing support required to keep those systems running. Ultimately, it's designed to scale with you and give you peace of mind.

Bundled Support Services

Lock the cost of your support agreement at today's labor rates for the rest of your term. This includes Tier 1 Support, preventative maintenance, and break-fixes. Your business needs your technology systems to work, ASD's support team ensures they do.

Preserve Cash Flow

Since you're not tying up existing credit lines or depleting your cash reserves, you'll have the capital available for revenue generating initiatives and critical areas like personnel, inventory, or advertising.

Low Monthly Payments

ASD® can customize a plan that will fit your budget needs. Often payments are lower than conventional financing. Additionally, since they are processed like a subscription, you can classify them as an OpEx expense, which can be easier to plan for and manage.

No Need to Compromise

Having the technology your team needs is essential to remaining competitive, but the initial investment can seem daunting or even completely unfeasible. Don’t postpone or delay implementing the best technology for your business. Get the systems you need now, and pay for it with tomorrow's dollars.

Upgrade Options

The right solution today may no longer serve you in a couple of years or even a months. TaaS has flexible upgrade options that make it easy to refresh and make move-add-changes. 

Easier to Budget & Forecast

Having a fixed monthly payment allows you to forecast more accurately. You no longer have to plan and prepare all year for a significant capital technology expense. And getting approval for a reasonable monthly payment is often easier than getting a big lump sum for systems that are hard to prove ROI on. 

Flexible End of Lease Options

Refresh your system. Return your hardware. Buy out the technology. All of these options are available to you at the end of your terms, and you can wait until then to decide what to do.

Make the Best Use of Your Funds

Bundling your technology systems into one monthly payment frees up your cash for other areas of your business. All money is not created equal. Below you will find a comparison of standard workplace technology financing options. Want to learn more? Get a free quote today.

Technology-as-a-Service

Bank Loan

Cash Purchase

SUPPORT

Established SLA ensures you have the help you need, when you need it

Not included, must be negotiated separately

Not included, must be negotiated separately

CASH FLOW

No money down means equipment can be profitable from day one

Down payment is required and costs of installation, maintenance, and freight aren't included

Depletes your cash reserves and leaves you vulnerable to unforeseen expenditures

CREDIT

Preserve credit lines and conserve capital while improving your credit score

Ties up credit lines

Credit can be negatively impacted by diminishing working capital

RATE RISK

Establish a set rate at the beginning of the term of the agreement

Most likely a variable interest rate tied to prime or an economic indicator

Use today's cash for income generating activities

SOFT COSTS

Covers most soft costs and preserves cash

Rarely covered

Additional upfront costs that deplete cash reserves even more

UPGRADES

Easy to add-on or trade-in while keeping the same fixed terms and payment amount

Must handle disposal of equipment which slows upgrade process and results in additional costs

Must handle disposal of equipment which slows upgrade process and results in additional costs

Technology-as-a-Service

Bank Loan

Cash Purchase

SUPPORT

Established SLA ensures you have the help you need, when you need it

Not included, must be negotiated separately

Not included, must be negotiated separately

CASH FLOW

No money down means equipment can be profitable from day one

Down payment is required and costs of installation, maintenance, and freight aren't included

Depletes your cash reserves and leaves you vulnerable to unforeseen expenditures

CREDIT

Preserve credit lines and conserve capital while improving your credit score

Ties up credit lines

Credit can be negatively impacted by diminishing working capital

RATE RISK

Establish a set rate at the beginning of the term of the agreement

Most likely a variable interest rate tied to prime or an economic indicator

Uses up today's cash that could have been spent on income generating activities

SOFT COSTS

Covers most soft costs and preserves cash

Rarely covered

Additional upfront costs that deplete cash reserves even more

UPGRADES

Easy to add-on or trade-in, don't have to worry about disposal

Must handle disposal of equipment which slows upgrade process and results in additional costs

Must handle disposal of equipment which slows upgrade process and results in additional costs

Hidden Costs of Technology

The purchase price of your new technology is just the tip of the iceberg compared to its lifetime costs. Many times the maintenance of that technology can cost 3-4x more than the original purchase price.

This free eBook uncovers the costs you might not expect to encounter through the life of your technology.

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