Remember the good old days when IT teams spent hours (or days!) setting up devices, troubleshooting outdated hardware and managing endless admin? No? That’s because those days weren’t good.
Enter Device as a Service (DaaS).
What is DaaS?
In simple terms, DaaS is like Netflix but for your IT devices. Instead of buying phones, laptops, tablets and desktops outright, you get them on a flexible, subscription-based model. That means you pay a predictable monthly cost for hardware, software and support—without the upfront headache.
And if you’re thinking, “Sounds great, but is it actually worth it? The answer is a big, resounding YES and here’s why.
The Big Benefits of DaaS
1. No More Surprise Costs
Buying devices outright means you can spread the costs from the outset – so you know your budget for the entirety of the contract, so there are no nasty surprises along the way.
2. IT Teams Will Love You
DaaS takes most of the heavy lifting off IT’s plate – depending on how you want your devices managing. We’d recommend your DaaS includes: Managed MDM, Provisioning, Repairs and Support. Your IT team can finally focus on strategy instead of spending hours troubleshooting old machines.
3. Always Up to Date
Ever been stuck using an ancient laptop that takes 20 minutes to boot up? With DaaS, your devices stay fresh. When they reach the end of their lifecycle, they’re replaced with the latest tech—keeping your team productive and happy – and the contract starts again.
4. Sustainability Wins
Tech waste is a real problem, but DaaS helps by ensuring devices are properly recycled or refurbished at the end of their life (Academia can do this for you). You get the latest tech without contributing to landfill. That’s a win for your business and the planet.
5. Scale Up (or Down) with Ease
Joiners, Movers and Leavers? No problem. With DaaS, if you need to add (or remove) devices – no problem. DaaS is flexible, so you can adjust your fleet without the hassle of big capital investments.
Why Academia?
Not all DaaS providers are created equal and that’s where we come in. At Academia, we specialise in helping businesses, education, Public sector and charities get the most out of their devices—without the stress. From procurement to deployment, security and ongoing support, we’ve got everything covered.
Let’s Talk DaaS
DaaS isn’t just an IT solution—it’s a game-changer. It saves money, simplifies management and keeps your tech up to date without the hassle.
Check out the Academia’s DaaS solutions here
