Why Enterprises Choose Device as a Service

Why Enterprises Choose Device as a Service

Enterprises today are under increasing pressure to deliver secure, efficient, and sustainable mobile solutions to a distributed workforce. For IT leaders, transitioning from traditional device ownership to subscription-based models such as Device-as-a-Service (DaaS) within a robust enterprise wireless mobility program is emerging as a smart strategy. This approach, central to modern Managed Mobility Services, offers significant financial, operational, and security benefits. Let’s explore more!

Why Subscription-Based Models?

Subscription-based models transform enterprise mobility from a capital expenditure (CapEx) to an operational expense (OpEx). Instead of bracing yourself for that yearly budget meeting, you can move to a predictable monthly fee covering everything from hardware and software to support and lifecycle management.

This approach not only appeases the finance team, but also helps IT avoid the headache of managing aging devices that are one dropped call away from becoming very expensive paperweights. After all, when IT is left juggling support tickets for outdated hardware, it’s not just your department that suffers, all your users do, too. A managed, subscription-based approach lets your team, and your stress levels, breathe a little easier.

This shift delivers the following:

• Cost predictability and transparency
• Flexibility to scale up or down based on business needs
• Access to the latest technology and security features through regular device refresh
• Reduced IT burden with lifecycle services (provisioning, asset recovery, recycling)
• Enhanced security and compliance through timely software updates and device replacement

Key Considerations for Enterprise Adoption

Rolling out Device as a Service might sound like a no-brainer in theory, but in practice, it’s more like implementing a new software platform across the company. IT sees the potential for efficiency and streamlined management, Finance wants a full breakdown of costs, and some users are still clinging to their old workflows (and devices). An IT leader proposes a device refresh project, Finance naturally calls for a detailed review of the budget, and Operations is focused on getting employees to return the equipment from the previous refresh cycle. Every stakeholder views the transition through a different lens, adoption often boils down to how clearly each group sees the benefits for their own priorities (and how many urgent emails it might spare them down the line).

Key considerations include:

• Alignment With Business Objectives: Assess how subscription models tie into digital transformation, budgeting cycles, and resource planning.
• Provider Capabilities: Ensure Managed Mobility Services vendors deliver true end-to-end lifecycle management, from procurement and deployment to device refresh and responsible recycling.
• Device Refresh Strategies: Find the right balance for refresh intervals so your staff have devices that work as hard as they do.
• Sustainability and Compliance: Choose partners who support Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives, offering certified recycling and secure data disposal with regulatory standards.

Making a Shift

Moving to a Device as a Service strategy involves many factors that need to be considered by the organization and, as we have described, can involve multiple departments and stakeholders. Perhaps the first place to start is to audit and inventory your existing mobility assets; understanding what you have as you move forward is crucial. From there, aligning your goals, evaluating provider options, and mapping out an implementation plan all play a vital role in a successful transition. The right approach can help you unlock both immediate and long-term value, but the process is nuanced.

But here’s where life gets brighter for IT leaders: Imagine waving goodbye to the endless parade of support tickets for ancient devices and the 3 a.m. “my phone died at the airport” calls. With Device as a Service, you’re suddenly the hero who delivers shiny, up-to-date devices without needing an emergency budget meeting or apologizing for slow rollouts. DaaS lets you focus on strategy, and positions IT as a business enabler, not just a fixer of broken hardware of connectivity issues.

If you’re ready to explore the benefits of Device as a Service for your enterprise wireless mobility program, an experienced Managed Mobility Services partner can guide you through the complexities and help you design a strategy tailored to your organization’s needs. Adopting a Device-as-a-Service model within your enterprise wireless mobility program streamlines operations, enhances security, and delivers better business outcomes.

OVATION Wireless has been providing complete lifecycle and Managed Mobility Services for over 20 years to businesses of all sizes. Contact us today for an introductory discussion.