HomeD4T; DaaS without any Faff… for Surface, Lenovo, Dell and Apple.
D4T; DaaS without any Faff… for Surface, Lenovo, Dell and Apple.
SME’s need real Flexibility – try the best in class Device as a Service solution
What is DaaS?
DaaS stands for Device as a Service. This concept allows you to pay a monthly fee for your hardware, instead of an upfront lump sum. Many companies have made the switch to leasing their devices from a supplier, as this service comes with support and management for your equipment, and also provides cash flow benefits.
One agreement for your changing business needs. Add or switch devices & even return without penalty and all-inclusive support.
Equip your teams with the right devices they need and pay monthly under a single agreement. The Devices For Teams solution offers a uniquely flexible DaaS (Devices as a Service) solution that is specifically tailored for SMEs Tech & Finance needs.
You can choose Apple or PC, designed for the office or WFH or both. Devices for Teams will let you add, switch and return devices as needed, so your business can always operate efficiently at no extra cost! Every DaaS solution also includes a full service wrapper such as delivery direct to homes, pre-configurations, deployment and business hours support – a truly agile One-Stop DaaS solution for times like this. Whatever your needs, we can create the bespoke bundle your business requires.
Too many companies are restricted by the old-fashioned policy of purchasing computers & letting them go stale on the balance sheet. A competitive disadvantage in the world we live in. With this new DaaS solution, you only commit to a single monthly subscription fee that is cashflow friendly and has tax benefits too. It also includes a full 360° Support Wrapped & Pre-Configurations for every device. Start by kitting out your employees with Apple, HP, Lenovo, Dell or Microsoft Surface devices. A subscription is perfect for businesses that need changeability and scalability. Find our Device as a Service (DaaS) articles, how-to-content, useful information and much more here.
Apple Devices
SME businesses need the latest tech at the right time to keep growing and maintain the highest service levels for their teams, projects and customers. This revolutionising DaaS solution has significant benefits vs purchasing as it provides a true One-Stop solution for your Mac needs. Whether you need a MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, Mac Pro or an iPad, you can Pay Monthly – Add, Switch & Return as you need – Includes Support, Pre-Configurations and Deployment (Apple Business Manager & Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions). DaaS without the FaaF is exactly what we want to provide businesses. Leasing made easier than ever – change your Mac devices frequently and add as and when you need to. All of our Mac’s have accidental damage included so you’re covered for things such as a liquid spills & a smashed/cracked screen.
Microsoft Surface & Windows Devices
True flexibility must match the changing needs of your business – whether you need to equip teams suddenly are working from home, new starters, switching between freelancers or a geographic expansion, your package allows for additions, changes and returns – and you only pay for what you use.
We offer the latest technology, with a huge range of Surface Pro’s, Surface Laptops & Surface Books and other windows devices such as Dell XPS, Lenovo ThinkPad’s and HP laptops to suit your requirements. With various RAM & Storage choices, you also have the choice of adding Microsoft 365 and other additional software.
5 steps to get you up and running with Devices for Teams!
Devices for Teams by HardSoft is a unique & flexible
DaaS (Device as a
Service) subscription tailored for dynamic, high growth businesses. Get multiple devices for a single monthly
subscription. Add, change & return devices as you need. Includes a full 360° support wrapper for every
device. D4T is our unique DaaS Subscription designed & built around your business for maximum
flexibility, minimum faff.
Step 1: Tell us What you Need Simply tell us what you need. D4T integrates seamlessly
with your business! Whether it’s 20 MacBook Airs or 40 Surface Pros, we’ll work with you to devise a strategy that works!
Step 2: Let’s Talk! Let’s talk face to face or over a call. We’ll set you up with all the information you need, a quote to
takeaway & talk about everything we can do for your business including our unique Apple & PC
Trade-in options.
Step 3: Place Your Order
Place your order with HardSoft & you’re underway. All hardware & software is quoted for you and
shipped via tracked Next-Day Delivery. Choose a delivery date to suit and get ready!
Step 4: Choose your delivery & installation date
Decide exactly when & where your new devices need delivering. Need help
installing? Our certified engineers can come to you to install & configure devices – so you
don’t have to!
Step 5: Enjoy the benefits of Devices for Teams
Add new devices anytime, change or return after year one. Only pay for what
you use & most importantly be in control of your IT assets. Any issues, you are
covered by our 360° Support Wrapper.
Discover what Devices for Teams can do for your business.
With over 35 years experience HardSoft are One-Stop Computer Leasing. Give your staff the choice with PC & Apple Devices available in one solution.
Always have the latest Apple & PC devices. Add or return as you need.
Only pay for what you use.
Get the latest tech for your employees. From Apple to PC, in the office or working from home, whatever your business needs, we can sort out the devices for you. This perfect subscription where you only pay for what you use – ideal for business looking after 50-400 employees.
Find out all of the benefits to getting Devices For Teams solution below:
Good for Cash Flow
Small monthly payments, Opex tax friendly Only pay for what you use & avoid upfront costs! Predictable monthly investment with flexibility to scale up
& down as you need. This is an operating lease and would be treated as an Opex.
Increase Productivity
Everyone has the latest tech they need. Designed to meet the needs of your business, the CFO, the CTO, and your people. Get multiple devices for a single monthly subscription fee which includes a 360 degree Support Wrapper for every device.
True Flexibility
Add, subtract and change as your business needs. The real benefit lies in the flexibility to match your business needs – your subscription allows you to flex up and down as you need – & only for
what you use.
Avoid Obsolescence
No more depreciating assets – upgrade after 12 months Kick off the subscription with a minimum of 20 Apple or PC devices. Add any device throughout your agreement. Change any devices after just 12 months of your subscription.
Full Support
Full service and support. Each D4T subscription includes a full 360° support wrapper for every
device. Warranty, support, installations, configurations and loan devices. Meaning we configure, deliver,
support and maintain every device – so you don’t have to!
Trusted Partner
– With over 35 years of experience, being accredited as brokers by the FCA and certified by Apple, Dell, Lenovo, HP
etc – we unite the worlds of finance and technology to empower our customers. With over 5,000 customers and
strong partnerships, we take a unique approach to IT leasing.
Devices For Teams FAQ’s
Devices for Teams is a unique and flexible DaaS (Device as a Service) subscription which is tailored for dynamic, high growth businesses needing multiple devices for their employees. Find out below what our customers have been asking about our Daas without the Faaf Devices for Teams solution. Don’t hold back on getting multiple devices as you can now do it for a single monthly subscription fee on Devices for Teams Solution.
Find out below what customers have been asking about our DaaS without the FaaF Devices for Teams solution.
If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us on on our details at the bottom of the page!
Desktop as a Service involves a service provider delivering virtual desktops (licensed with user subscriptions) to end users over the Internet. Cloud service providers can also deliver security and applications for the desktop.
In 2018 a shift occurred in our market. Subscription model’s such as ‘Device as a Service’ (DAAS) proposals from manufacturers such as HP and Dell is starting to become the status quo. We realised that, with our 35 years of leasing experience, we could provide something better. A disruptive and flexible solution bolstered & reinforced by our 35 years experience & strong partnerships
We are FCA approved and authorised with Apple, Surface & all premium PC manufacturers. We know our customers, the market and are experts in both the tech and finance. We therefore know that purchasing is financially inefficient and inflexible for fast-growth businesses – you need Devices for Teams: the flexible solution that unites tech and finance needs. – Find out about HardSoft here
We certainly are, and have been since 2011.
Yes, your first order needs to be for 20 devices.
Yes & at any time! It could be just a single unit that you add, at any time over the course of the 36-month agreement.
Yes, after 12 months you can return your devices. Your payments are then reduced to reflect this. It could be a single device or multiple, though you must maintain at least 50% of the original number of devices. Only pay for what you use.
The only restriction is on Apple ‘Configure To Order’ options. We can offer these, but due to them being ‘built to order’ it means we cannot accept any returns before the 24-month point.
Correct, this is a long-term subscription model where we provide you with the optimal configuration of IT devices for as long as you stay with us. Never get left behind & never go out of date.
If they are Apple devices then we will buy them from you! Working or not we love second-hand Apple Computers. As an example a working three year old 15” MacBook Pro we would buy for £480 plus VAT. – Find out how much
your devices are worth here.
Repair to any damaged items will be charged at fair market cost. We often will collect from your office directly and any damage will be reported to yourselves initially.
Payments are quarterly & in advance. We invoice every quarter and our payment dates are 1st of January, April, July, October etc… We accept payment via various means though our preferred method is direct debt as this means we can amend payments easily in line with any additional devices added or returned.
Yes, 12 months. Though if you added a Device at 30 months then naturally we would only expect you to retain this to the end of the term therefore paying 6 months subscriptions.
No, for example if we charged you £10 per month for a device on day one then it would be a reduction of £10 when you’re finished with it.
You bet! Every device is covered which means we will collect and repair at your convenience, provide loan equipment whilst yours is away & offer remote IT support available Monday to Friday. We also offer a fantastic MDM solutions, JAMF & Cisco Meraki. We will be your IT Tech team or support your team! – Read
DaaS Benefits beyond the economics to find out more!
After 24 months, you can return all the equipment and walk away with no payments or penalties. Though any devices not returned or damaged you will be liable for.
We offer a full imaging service, based on role types and IT requirements. But rest-assured we do what YOU want & have a long history of working hand in hand with our partners IT departments. As well as providing comprehensive & total cover to our partners without dedicated IT departments. We can be as effective & comprehensive or collaborative as you need us to be.
You are responsible and will need to make a claim on your insurance for loss and the proceeds passed to us. We can then remove the subscription from any ongoing payments.
DaaS is used as a cost effective way to provide a team with the equipment they need for their workday. By paying a monthly subscription, a business can kit out an entire team for a smaller monthly fee, rather than one huge upfront cost! It can also provide complete support for a team’s devices, meaning technical issues and faults are covered, and also allows for devices to be swapped depending on your needs.
There are NO admin fees! Once set up, adding or taking away devices also will not incur any additional fees beyond the initial subscription cost.
Yes we do. This area will provide Accounting info, Device information & Reports. If you need to see any particular info then we would happily oblige.
Leasing is “a financial arrangement in which a company pays to use land, a vehicle, equipment etc. for a particular period of time” … So the answer is NO as there is no particular time and no particular commitment.
Being a simple subscription solution then ‘devices for teams’ is a fully allowable expense. Remember A.I.A. (or Capital Allowances in old money) ceases beyond £1 million of capital investment per annum. Growing companies that buy computers potentially are wasting a tax advantage.
The key difference is that Devices for Teams allows the continued renewal and return of individual devices within the three-year term and the amendment of future payments to reflect this without any admin fees. Leasing is not as flexible.
As you never own the equipment the agreement is from your Operating Expenses budget.
The ability to return devices; Whenever & wherever without being penalised. HP allows the return of up to 15% of total devices but HardSoft have the ability to return many more and without a penalty. Moreover, there’s no one off fee’s to add new devices.
Yes – All your devices will be covered by our 3-Year Warranty & Support Wrapper where HardSoft will support, manage and maintain all devices for you.
3-Year Warranty
Optional
Accidental Damage Cover
Pre-Configurations
Tech
Support (30min SLA response time)
Loan Devices shipped next-day delivery
Every device includes our Support Wrapper with 3-Year Warranty, equivalent loan devices delivered in 24 hours & Tech Support with 30-min response time. There’s also access to optional accidental damage cover options if required.
Good for Cash Flow
Small monthly payments that are Opex tax-friendly.
Increase
Productivity & Morale
Everyone has the latest personalised tech they need when they need
it.
True
Flexibility
Add, subtract and change devices as & when your business needs.
Avoid
Obsolescence
No more depreciating assets – upgrade after 12 months.
Full
Support
Full service and support during business hours.
Trusted Partner
With over 35-years of experience in IT, Apple & FCA approved.
Cloud-Computing, Network Attached Storage (NAS) & Traditional local servers are all services we can recommend & provide on a pay-monthly plan for your business to enable greater fluidity in task & file management – Contact us for more information & a business ready solution tailored for you.
Yes – Devices are always delivered & set up with the latest Operating System (OS) available for that device. Plus we offer support to ensure Apple Devices are enrolled into Apple Business Manager to manage and track your assets via an online portal – for further control of your devices MDM Solutions are also available for deployment.
We can help you with the hardware but also all the software in it
Office
365
Security
/ Anti-Virus – Sophos / Avast
Mobile Device Management (MDM)
We can also offer more than just a laptop, desktop
or iPhone but also all the accessories you need plus other office
equipment.
Monitors, docks, keyboards, interactive
whiteboards, AV systems, etc – all on a pay monthly solution designed to fit
around your business requirements!
Apple (12 months) & PC (18 months) – Ultimately you just let us know when you’re ready to upgrade. We can spin up or spin down devices in as little as 24-hours, getting you the latest tech fast. Stop paying for the old device and start paying for the new one.
Support & Security updates for Windows 7 OS was officially ended in January 2020. To keep your company secure you shouldn’t have any endpoint Windows 7 users. Avoid the upfront costs associated with upgrading to Windows 10 and start paying monthly for your IT.
In the first instance, it needs signing (online) by one of your Authorised signatories. After that if, we can collect a list of whom you would like to Authorise, then we can send any online e-sign amendments to them.
Case Study on 'Lab' - The Human Behaviour Agency
Lab is an award-winning independent Digital Agency and has been partnered with HardSoft for IT hardware and support
since 2014. Lab had recently subscribed to HardSoft’s Devices for Teams Solution that's finally provided them with the flexibility they needed to scale after a period of
exponential growth since their first HardSoft Lease.
Background
HardSoft’s technical, account management & Sales teams have all played a vital role in helping Lab centralise
their UK offices to SOHO, maintain & encourage their business' focus on flexibility & freedom &
transition from desktops to laptops with help from trained, certified engineers both on & off-site.
Lab always has several projects running side by side, so being able to acquire quickly & efficiently the
right equipment for these projects with the ability to change or return post-project has given them the solution
& tools to be efficient, bold & free with their allocation of IT resources especially now that they have
46 active Apple devices with Devices for Teams.
HardSoft’s Devices for Teams solution is our unique AppleDaaS solution. An Apple Mac subscription that allows
high-growth companies, like Lab, the freedom & flexibility to add, change and return deviceswhenever& however they need.
The HardSoft Solution
HardSoft's unique IT & Subscription Solutions enable Lab’s team to provide their always outstanding service
to clients. From 2014 to Present-day our relationship ensured lasting 360° support to foster Lab’ s exponential
growth & ensure their cultural focus on flexibility & freedom carried through to their aqusition
of IT hardware & Software.
Lab offers its clients a full suite of digital services, uniquely mixed with a blend of neuro-marketing, psychology
and behavioural economics. Matt Lintott, Operations Director and Pilot @ Lab found HardSoft in 2014 whilst
looking for an affordable IT solution which would enable his team to have the right equipment at the right time
for projects and the opportunity to grow – it's now 2019 & he hasn’t looked back!
Support & Configuration Services Included!
We configure, deliver, and support for your devices!There’s no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to IT, and setting up your equipment can take time. Here at HardSoft, we can ensure the devices you receive are configured to meet your needs! By configuring your devices for you before they are shipped, we can speed up the deployment process, and provide your team with tailor-made devices that are ready to go right out of the box!
HardSoft’s Flexible DaaS solution also comes with our Support Wrapper, which includes pre-configurations, deployment, and remote diagnostics. This means we can make sure your team, whether they’re in the office or WFH (Working From Home), are ready to work from day one.
HardSoft manages your entire order from the warehouse, logistics and delivery, all the way to deployment and support. Our highly-trained and experienced engineers will customize your tech to suit your unique business needs, and certify everything is ready before it reaches your team.
Our Authorised engineers will then continue with management and support throughout the device lifecycle. We offer services such as installing images, asset tagging, MDM (Mobile Device Management) solutions, and deployment tools including Apple Business Manager and Microsoft Autopilot.
Deployment
As Authorised Apple and Microsoft Resellers, we can register and deploy your devices in Apple Business Manager and/or Windows Autopilot. This pre-enrolment reduces the strain on your IT team, and allows your users to get straight to their tasks as soon as the device is delivered. These solutions can also help you track your assets while teams are WFH (Working From Home).
Pre-Configuration/Imaging
Our certified engineers can work with your internal expert to understand your build and create your devices from imaging. We can also do custom-images if different teams or departments have different images. Not sure what build you need on your devices? We will schedule a call with a senior engineer to discuss and tailor a solution for you. We can also do pre-configurations via MDM (Mobile Device Management) solutions.
Remote Diagnostics
Our Tech Service Desk will be available to help you during business hours. Our certified engineers are ready to dial-in and diagnose your tech issues. All you have to do is simply submit your support ticket, and we will be in touch within just 30 minutes!
Asset Tagging
Within your deployment or MDM (Mobile Device Management) tools you will have a list of assets to help track your devices and assign them to users. HardSoft can help with this by applying asset tags with your company logo onto your devices before shipping. We will also provide you with an asset report which will identify all devices shipped to addresses within the timeframe.
Device Management
Using a Mobile Device Management (MDM) tool gives you centralised control, management, and security of your business’ devices. You can remotely configure devices, and deploy custom apps and profiles. Security policies (such as remote wiping and geofencing) ensure data is protected and the business remains in total control of your assets. HardSoft’s engineers are certified in Cisco Meraki Systems Manager, Jamf and Intune. Unsure what you need? Schedule a free consultancy call with our Tech Director.
Warranty & Repairs
Warranty is included with each desktop, laptop, tablet and phone. When your device needs repairing, our repairs team will organise collection of your faulty device, and deliver a similar spec model device to loan for the required period to your address. HardSoft also offers optional accidental damage cover for your equipment.
