Device as a Service: Rentable IT Workstations Improve IT Sustainability
Further development of the Software as a Service principle is a combination of hardware, software, IT services and support.
Device as a Service, or DaaS for short, makes it possible to rent workstations in a subscription model. This means that in addition to the software, the equipment – computers, tablets or even smartphones – can also be rented, thus providing a complete workstation. In addition to procurement, DaaS providers such as Adlon take care of installation, provision, maintenance, operation and support. This means that the complex process surrounding a company’s digital workplace is outsourced.
CO Savings
The delivery of devices often turns out to be a cumbersome process with many intermediate steps: from the manufacturer to the distributor, via the company headquarters to the actual workplace. With Device as a Service, the device is delivered directly to the employee without any intermediate steps. In concrete terms, this means that no additional trips have to be made via the leasing partner or the company headquarters. Employees therefore receive their devices directly from the manufacturer to the (home) office. This reduces CO2 emissions to a minimum, and saves on travel and packaging materials.
Extending the service life of IT equipment
The manufacture of new IT equipment consumes by far the most natural resources. Despite this, defective and worn-out equipment is often quickly written off and repurchased. But does equipment always have to be replaced and disposed of immediately? Service providers like Adlon take care of device repair, ensuring the longest possible life for all devices. In addition, the equipment lifecycle is extended with the option of an extended lease term or manufacturer warranty. At the end of the leasing period, data is erased in compliance with the law, followed by remarketing.
At the end of the leasing period, the equipment can also be given to the company’s own employees (corporate benefit) or donated to charitable organizations and associations. Irreparable equipment is disposed of properly. Recycling and new approaches to extended equipment use lead to significant savings in energy and greenhouse gases in particular, but also in raw materials.
Capacity-binding activities
Commissioning and provisioning new IT equipment usually involves a great deal of time and coordination. Many manual steps have to be taken into account: The installation and commissioning by the on-site administrator, the appointment with the employee for handover and the installation of individual employee apps. The smart provisioning and management of devices with Device as a Service (also known as “zero touch deployment”), on the other hand, means that no more manual work is required. This is because each employee can commission his or her own devices. Whether in the office or in the home office. The devices are automatically added to the central, company-wide device management system.
The required company and individual software, with access rights and user roles, is also carried out automatically and independently of the operating system. Afterwards, the continuous, automated administration as well as the end-to-end support are ensured. Through this intelligent outsourcing, Device as a Service not only reduces the complexity of provisioning processes, but also many manual, time-consuming activities. The savings in personnel and time resources allow your IT to focus on its core tasks again.
