{"id":830,"date":"2025-07-10T20:47:35","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T18:47:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cloudtango.net\/blog\/?p=830"},"modified":"2025-07-10T20:48:32","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T18:48:32","slug":"the-1-secret-to-a-great-haas-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cloudtango.net\/blog\/2025\/07\/10\/the-1-secret-to-a-great-haas-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"The #1 Secret to a Great HaaS Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61094626 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"61094626\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>As modern technology environments get more and more complex, it gets more challenging to maintain essential hardware. Server patches, workstation updates, wireless security\u2014it\u2019s a lot for overworked IT teams. It\u2019s even more overwhelming if you don\u2019t have IT staff.<\/p>\n<p>For many companies, the answer is hardware as a service (HaaS). This arrangement allows you to&nbsp;outsource your hardware needs to a trusted partner\u2014so you can refocus on your core responsibilities.<\/p>\n<p>But not all HaaS providers offer the same value.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, there\u2019s one secret to a great HaaS experience\u2014but we\u2019ll get to that in a moment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65b69bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"65b69bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key points:<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28067f8c elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"28067f8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\"><span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Look for comprehensive HaaS offerings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\"><span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Look for a provider who offers 100% predictable monthly pricing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\"><span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">The best providers let you maintain existing devices until they become end-of-life.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\"><span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Save money by bundling HaaS with other IT services.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23521a4b elementor-widget-divider--view-line_icon elementor-view-default elementor-widget-divider--element-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"23521a4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6eedb710 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6eedb710\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. What is hardware as a service (HaaS)?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a2efec0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7a2efec0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2380637e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2380637e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>Hardware as a service (HaaS) is a procurement model in which a customer rents or leases equipment like computers, servers, and network hardware rather than buying the devices. In terms of the rent vs. buy dilemma, it\u2019s the rental version of hardware procurement.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, not all HaaS providers take the same approach. Some offer bare-bones agreements, while others offer comprehensive hardware support services. More on that below!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>HaaS vs. DaaS (device as a service)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You may encounter the term device as a service (DaaS) rather than HaaS. These phrases are largely interchangeable, though different providers may offer different terms (such as leasing to own) or equipment (such as offering laptops and computers exclusively).<\/p>\n<p>Since HaaS is the more common term, we\u2019ll use that here.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What\u2019s included in hardware as a service?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A HaaS service agreement should cover all maintenance, upgrades, and services that are required to keep things running smoothly. It should also cover device replacement if older equipment is lost, stolen, or becomes obsolete.<\/p>\n<p>However, not all HaaS contracts are created equal. Many HaaS providers simply lease equipment and offer minimal maintenance rather than providing&nbsp;comprehensive managed services. This means many support scenarios will be \u201cout of scope\u201d according to the fine print in the contract. That can lead to surprising bills (see Pricing below).<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s better to find a HaaS provider who offers far more than just equipment leases, basic maintenance, and device replacement.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what we cover here at Corsica Technologies.<\/p>\n<h4>Flexible packages<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>No need to rip out your existing hardware before it\u2019s obsolete<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Equipment as a service<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Laptops and desktop computers<\/li>\n<li>Tablets and mobile devices<\/li>\n<li>Servers<\/li>\n<li>Firewalls, routers, and network switches<\/li>\n<li>Wireless access points<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Managed services<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Managed IT services<\/li>\n<li>Managed cybersecurity services<\/li>\n<li>Managed network services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Strategic consulting<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>vCIO (virtual CIO) services<\/li>\n<li>vCISO (virtual CISO) services<\/li>\n<li>Three-year technology roadmap<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As you can see, a good HaaS agreement goes far beyond hardware leasing. In fact, HaaS offers numerous benefits\u2014as long as your provider offers comprehensive managed services alongside your hardware.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5596bb98 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5596bb98\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f2afa4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7f2afa4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>Let\u2019s explore those benefits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76c87f4c elementor-widget-divider--view-line_icon elementor-view-default elementor-widget-divider--element-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"76c87f4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n<div class=\"elementor-icon elementor-divider__element\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6442c49f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6442c49f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. The secret to a great HaaS experience<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-464c86ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"464c86ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29acb561 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"29acb561\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>Hardware as a service is a great fit for organizations that don\u2019t want the burden of device maintenance and upgrades. This is especially true for companies that prefer opex (operating expenses) to capex (capital expenses). The HaaS model requires very little upfront investment\u2014or perhaps none at all, depending on the provider\u2019s terms\u2014while offering a consistent monthly operating cost that\u2019s easy to work into the budget.<\/p>\n<p>But not all HaaS providers offer the same benefits.&nbsp;<strong>Most don\u2019t offer comprehensive managed services<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, it\u2019s common practice for HaaS providers to offer&nbsp;<em>hardware leasing alone<\/em>\u2014without the managed services that are required to integrate that hardware into your environment and your operations.<\/p>\n<p>The best providers go beyond this. They offer&nbsp;<strong>comprehensive managed services<\/strong>&nbsp;that proactively support your devices&nbsp;<em>and<\/em>&nbsp;your environment as a whole. This is how they maintain IT harmony.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-444bafe9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"444bafe9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-24904\" src=\"https:\/\/corsicatech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/haas-customer-experience.jpg\" alt=\"HaaS customer experience - Corsica Technologies\" width=\"1200\" height=\"819\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42ea8227 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"42ea8227\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29acb561 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"29acb561\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>Of course, comprehensive services aren\u2019t the only benefit of HaaS\u2014and many providers don\u2019t actually offer comprehensive services. Here are all the benefits of HaaS as opposed to traditional hardware purchasing.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No budgeting surprises.<\/li>\n<li>Expert managed services are included (if you pick the right provider).<\/li>\n<li>No more struggling to get capital expenditures approved.<\/li>\n<li>Stable monthly costs fit your opex model.<\/li>\n<li>No responsibility for upgrades, maintenance, incident remediation, or replacement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Of course, hardware as a service isn\u2019t right for every company. It all depends on several factors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How much bandwidth does your IT staff have to maintain devices proactively?<\/li>\n<li>How well can you handle unexpected replacement costs when devices reach end-of-life?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have limited staff availability to maintain devices and if you have a limited appetite for unexpected capital expenditures, then HaaS is a great way to supply your organization with computers, servers, and network hardware.<\/p>\n<p>But how much does HaaS typically cost? How is it priced, and how do you find the best price for your organization?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25f462ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"25f462ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>Let\u2019s dive into that.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76f732c1 elementor-widget-divider--view-line_icon elementor-view-default elementor-widget-divider--element-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"76f732c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n<div class=\"elementor-icon elementor-divider__element\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-782f3eef elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"782f3eef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-24918\" src=\"https:\/\/corsicatech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/hardware-as-a-service-pricing.jpg\" alt=\"Hardware as a Service Pricing\" width=\"1200\" height=\"708\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67c49396 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"67c49396\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Hardware as a service pricing<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e3910ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1e3910ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ae072a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6ae072a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>How much does hardware as a service typically cost?<\/p>\n<p>The answer depends on several factors.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The number and type of devices that you need<\/li>\n<li>How comprehensive the services are (if the provider offers services)<\/li>\n<li>The provider\u2019s pricing model<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d72497b elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"5d72497b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32a87110 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"32a87110\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>Believe it or not, the provider\u2019s pricing model actually has the largest impact on your quoted price\u2014and on your total cost to use the hardware. Providers may promise maintenance, upgrades, and replacement services, but when you read the fine print, many common scenarios will actually be out of scope. That means you\u2019ll end up paying more than your quoted monthly price\u2014and those bills can be quite surprising.<\/p>\n<p>The alternative is to find a HaaS provider with a simple pricing model.<\/p>\n<p>Here at Corsica Technologies, HaaS is available as part of our&nbsp;Corsica Complete&nbsp;package. Use our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/corsicatech.com\/resources\/managed-it-services-pricing-calculator\/\" rel=\"noopener\">FREE pricing calculator<\/a>&nbsp;to see what your package could look like\u2014including HaaS, IT services, cybersecurity, digital transformation as a service, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b2cacbc elementor-widget-divider--view-line_icon elementor-view-default elementor-widget-divider--element-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"4b2cacbc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n<div class=\"elementor-icon elementor-divider__element\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4ff533 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c4ff533\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Hardware as a service examples<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bbb60d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3bbb60d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20a939cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"20a939cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>What does HaaS look like in real life?<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few example problems\u2014and how HaaS solves them.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Your organization can\u2019t (or won\u2019t) buy hardware<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Not every organization has the cash reserves to handle its ongoing hardware needs. Yet many organizations <em>do<\/em>&nbsp;have stable cashflow and room in the budget for another predictable cost.<\/p>\n<p>Hardware as a service is the perfect fit here. This approach allows you to hand off your hardware needs to a trusted partner, adding one predictable line item to your budget. It\u2019s an especially good model for nonprofits and other organizations that have stable income but limited cash reserves.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-466e1e40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"466e1e40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-31249\" src=\"https:\/\/corsicatech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hardware-as-a-service-examples.webp\" alt=\"Hardware as a service examples - Corsica Technologies\" width=\"1320\" height=\"880\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fb5832f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1fb5832f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20a939cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"20a939cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h3><strong>2. 25% of your computers can\u2019t upgrade to a secure OS<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Once an older OS is no longer supported, every machine still running it becomes a security risk. You can\u2019t have those computers connected to the internet without a plan to replace them soon.<\/p>\n<p>If you have 100 users in your company, it\u2019s a big investment to replace 25 machines all at once. Of course, OS obsolescence comes with plenty of warning, but it\u2019s challenging to stay on top of these things if your internal IT team already has its hands full. (It\u2019s even harder if you don\u2019t have IT staff!)<\/p>\n<p>Hardware as a service can get you out of this bind\u2014while also preventing it in the future. With a trusted partner maintaining your devices and planning for necessary replacement, you won\u2019t end up in a tough spot. You also won\u2019t have to get a massive capital expenditure approved just to keep your operations running.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. You\u2019re opening a new location, but you don\u2019t want to invest in computers and network gear<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Workstations and network equipment add up fast. If you need to open a new location while minimizing your cash outlay, HaaS can help you get the equipment you need without making a significant investment. The key, of course, is to work with a HaaS provider who offers network and wireless hardware in addition to workstations.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Your 20-year-old server died (and you don\u2019t have a backup)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>No one should be running a crucial server without&nbsp;backup and recovery services\u2014but it happens more often than anyone would like to admit. While hardware as a service won\u2019t help you recover lost data in this scenario, the arrangement&nbsp;<em>can<\/em> save you many headaches.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than having to purchase, install, and configure the new server yourself, your HaaS provider will do so. Couple this value with backup and recovery services, and the death of a server doesn\u2019t have to disrupt your business.<\/p>\n<p>This is one more reason we recommend a full managed IT services agreement with HaaS as one component.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Your wireless network can\u2019t keep up with your growth<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Yesterday\u2019s wireless network may have served your business well. But as bandwidth needs increase and you add more users and cloud systems, that network may start to show its age.<\/p>\n<p>Hardware as a service is a huge help in this situation. Your HaaS provider can change out your wireless access points and other network equipment as part of an end-to-end wireless refresh\u2014as long as your provider includes digital transformation as a service in their HaaS offering.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a13415 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a13415\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15aabd21 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"15aabd21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-24928\" src=\"https:\/\/corsicatech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/hardware-as-a-service-companies.jpg\" alt=\"Hardware as a service companies - Corsica Technologies\" width=\"1200\" height=\"650\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6509de80 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6509de80\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. Hardware as a service companies<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3dccd5ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3dccd5ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25008c43 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"25008c43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>Many IT providers offer hardware as a service. But not all HaaS companies are created equal. Some only offer financial leases for hardware, with minimal support services\u2014or none at all.<\/p>\n<p>Others offer managed services alongside hardware, creating a more complete offering.<\/p>\n<p>So what\u2019s right for you?<\/p>\n<p>If you have plenty of internal IT resources to maintain your hardware proactively, you may not need comprehensive services. For the rest of us, a comprehensive HaaS company is a huge benefit over providers who only offer hardware leasing.<\/p>\n<p>What should you look for if you need a comprehensive approach?<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s everything you need:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Hardware types<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Desktop computers<\/strong>. Give your employees the right desktop computers with a proactive maintenance and replacement schedule. No more falling behind on OS patches or worrying about compatibility and security issues.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Laptop computers<\/strong>. Your team\u2019s laptop needs may fluctuate with new team members, changing roles, and changing market demands. Stay ahead of the curve with laptops that are proactively maintained and replaced.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Corporate mobile devices<\/strong>. Few devices become obsolete faster than smartphones. If your team needs corporate devices, HaaS is a great way to meet your needs without taking on the burden of endless phone upgrades.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Firewalls<\/strong>. An outdated firewall is a liability to your network\u2014and your business. Stay on top of your network security with a HaaS company who never lets your firewalls become obsolete.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Network switches<\/strong>. When a switch goes bad, every user connected to it loses internet access. Working with a hardware as a service company, you stay ahead of maintenance and upgrades for your network equipment, ensuring reliable connectivity for your team.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wireless access points<\/strong>. WAPs are the lifeblood of your wi-fi network. If you don\u2019t have the bandwidth to update firmware proactively, a HaaS provider can make life easier by taking on this responsibility. It\u2019s one more way to ensure great connectivity for your employees.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Servers<\/strong>. Keeping up with server patches is essential\u2014and challenging, especially if you already have your hands full with other responsibilities. A HaaS company provides the continuity, dependability, and backup and recovery services you need to make sure you never lose essential data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>HaaS support services<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Proactive device management services<\/strong>. HaaS is far more than just leasing equipment. The best hardware as a service companies proactively manage every device in their care, ensuring that you never miss a patch.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Effortless device replacement processes<\/strong>. When a device reaches the end of its usable life, it needs to be replaced in a timely fashion. If you don\u2019t replace it, you may expose your organization to security risks. The best HaaS companies offer seamless device replacement processes, so your team never misses a beat\u2014even as your HaaS provider replaces your old devices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Server upgrades<\/strong>. Replacing a server is a big deal if you\u2019re relying on internal resources. Data backup, data transfer, and server downtime all require careful planning and after-hours work. A good HaaS company takes care of these headaches for you, ensuring that your team never even realizes an essential server was replaced.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wireless network upgrades<\/strong>. Only the best hardware as a service companies include wi-fi upgrades as part of your monthly fee. Most providers will treat this as a separate project that requires its own quote and one-time fee. If you struggle to get large projects approved, look for a HaaS provider who includes wi-fi upgrades and similar projects in your monthly fee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1526612d elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"1526612d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74312ee5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"74312ee5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h3><strong>HaaS customer experience<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>One simple monthly price<\/strong>&nbsp;that you can depend on, even as your needs fluctuate. This is critically important for companies that need to maintain their budget, yet not all HaaS companies can provide this kind of consistency. Hint: This is one of the biggest benefits of our all-inclusive approach here at Corsica Technologies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flexibility to maintain current devices<\/strong>&nbsp;until they become end-of-life. A good HaaS provider won\u2019t rip and replace perfectly good hardware just to pad their pockets. Rather, they\u2019ll put your needs first, supporting existing hardware as required while crafting a smart plan to replace it when it\u2019s obsolete.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strategic consulting&nbsp;<\/strong>to determine which devices are right for you, how to balance performance vs. cost, and where you need to go in terms of devices to support your organization\u2019s strategic goals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7dda72e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7dda72e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43aa4355 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"43aa4355\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">6. The takeaway:<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad15b11 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ad15b11\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Expect more from hardware as a service<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1025ecdf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1025ecdf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>If you have lots of staff resources to maintain your hardware, a simple leasing arrangement should work fine. For the rest of us, limited IT resources can cause significant issues with hardware patching, vulnerability, connectivity, and operational continuity. To set yourself up for success, consider looking for more than simple hardware leasing.<\/p>\n<p>Here at Corsica Technologies, we offer comprehensive managed services in addition to financial leases on devices. Our&nbsp;Corsica Complete&nbsp;package includes not only hardware leasing, but managed services to support those devices\u2014plus managed services for IT, cybersecurity, EDI, data integration, and digital transformation projects\u2014all for one stable monthly price.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2de8902d elementor-widget-divider--view-line_icon elementor-view-default elementor-widget-divider--element-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"2de8902d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n<div class=\"elementor-icon elementor-divider__element\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b94a4af e-grid e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7b94a4af\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-396e609c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"396e609c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2>Ready to take the next step with HaaS?<\/h2>\n<p>Contact us today to start your transformation.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicatech.com\/contact\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact Us Now \u2192<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As modern technology environments get more and more complex, it gets more challenging to maintain essential hardware. Server patches, workstation updates, wireless security\u2014it\u2019s a lot for overworked IT teams. It\u2019s even more overwhelming if you don\u2019t have IT staff. For many companies, the answer is hardware as a service (HaaS). 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