State-of-the-Art Today, Obsolete Tomorrow
Watch this short video to understand how running old software versions on outdated hardware reduces productivity and becomes a drain on the health of your growing business. Device as a Service, which allows you to refresh your entire fleet as often as every 2 years, resolves the problems associated with obsolescence once and for all.
What is Device as a Service (DaaS)?
Device as a Service (DaaS) is a model where your company uses devices (like laptops, desktops, or tablets) on a subscription basis instead of purchasing them outright. The key idea is that you regularly refresh your entire device fleet, typically as often as every 2 years, instead of holding on to aging hardware.
Rather than making large, infrequent capital purchases, you treat devices more like an ongoing service. This helps you stay current with modern hardware and software, while reducing the operational headaches that come with managing outdated equipment.
Why is running old software and hardware a problem?
Running old software on outdated hardware can quietly erode productivity and impact the health of a growing business. Over time, older devices tend to:
- Run more slowly, which reduces day-to-day productivity
- Struggle to support newer applications and tools
- Require more maintenance and support effort
These issues add up and become a drain on your organization. By contrast, a structured refresh cycle—such as upgrading devices every 2 years through DaaS—helps you avoid the performance and compatibility problems that come with obsolescence.
How does DaaS help manage obsolescence?
DaaS helps you rethink how you manage your device lifecycle. Instead of waiting until hardware fails or becomes painfully slow, you plan for a regular refresh of your entire fleet, often every 2 years.
This approach:
- Keeps employees on current, supported hardware and software
- Reduces the hidden costs of maintaining aging devices
- Minimizes downtime and performance issues tied to obsolete technology
By building refreshes into your operating model, DaaS addresses obsolescence proactively, so outdated devices don’t accumulate and drag down your business over time.
State-of-the-Art Today, Obsolete Tomorrow
published by Streamline Technology Solutions
Streamline Technology Solutions is a trusted provider of managed IT services, specializing in cybersecurity, device management, server protection, and backup solutions. We prioritize keeping your business operation and valuable data secure in today's digitizing world. Our services range from 24/7 proactive system monitoring, enterprise email security, cloud computing, to VOIP services. With STS, you get the assurance of professional IT consulting and maintenance management. Our clients value our attentive, reliable, and professional service.