Flexible computer rental, computer leasing and used computer purchase programs provide superior value and effective solutions to meet a host of business and personal needs.
Computer Rentals are ideal for a wide variety of short-term business needs (normally 12 months or less). Examples include: training classes, corporate meetings and events, trade shows, and seasonal or interim staffing needs to name just a few.
Rental Program Features |
Benefit(s) |
| Immediate equipment availability. | - Saves time, reduces acquisition costs and bridges lead-time delays.
- Allows projects to be initiated immediately with little advanced notice.
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| Flexible term choices. | - Minimal commitment reduces project risk.
- Preserves project flexibility and options.
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| Pro-rated billing after an initial 30-day period. | - Pay only for the time you need the gear.
- Saves money based on daily use.
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| Extensive and diverse inventory of products from well-known, name-brand equipment manufacturers. | - High probability of getting the product(s) you need when you need it.
- Saves you time in shopping around for a specific brand or model.
- Means that you can use just one supplier thus reducing time and administrative costs.
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| No capital expenditure. | - Pay-as-you-go with expense funds.
- Deploy capital to other programs with less and a better known Return On Invested Capital (ROIC).
- Simplifies budgeting process saves time.
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| Full maintenance included. | - Saves time and money-if product fails, it is exchanged quickly.
- Keeps projects on schedule by limiting downtime.
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| No technical obsolescence. | - Can hedge capital commitments & allow for changes as needs evolve.
- Users have the technology they need to run today's software applications and to address evolving connectivity paths.
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| Manage cash flow. | - Better use of funds for short-term needs compared to equipment purchase.
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| 30-day invoicing. | - Improved budgeting for expenses.
- Saves time in the Accounting Department.
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| Equipment buy-out option. | - Provides contingency for changing requirements.
- "Try-before-you-buy" reduces the risk of making an incorrect product decision.
- Provides added flexibility.
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| Asset on rent reports and summary invoicing available. | - Avoid other costs of ownership.
- Saves administrative time.
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| Custom configurations (build to order) and pre-loaded software available. | - Saves time.
- Ensures that equipment is configured to meet your specific needs.
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| Delivery and set-up. | - Saves time and internal resources.
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| Toll-free technical support. | - Minimizes downtime should a problem be encountered.
- Provides peace-of-mind knowing that knowledgeable experts are only a phone call away.
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| Hardware tested and configured prior to shipping. Appropriate software (operating system) pre-loaded unless otherwise requested. | - Maximizes the likelihood that equipment will work as intended when it arrives (reliable use).
- Reduces downtime, keeps projects on schedule.
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Computer leasing is a solid choice in situations with a projected need of 12 months or more (normally lease terms are 1, 2 or 3 years) where you do not wish/intend to purchase the equipment at the end of the lease. Examples: field sales or service force notebook deployments/mobile computing, long-term consulting assignments, and general office equipment deployment.
Computer Leasing Features |
Benefit(s) |
| Lower monthly payments. | - Provides lower payment option versus rental in exchange for a longer term commitment.
- Extends use of expense monies.
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| Full service program (bundled lease - equipment plus services). | - Limits/reduces downtime.
- Reduces pressure on internal IT staff.
- Technical support and swap-out maintenance included.
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| Flexible end-of-lease options. | - Options range from extending term for a lower monthly fee, going to a month-to-month arrangement, purchasing the equipment or returning the product.
- Maximum flexibility for changing needs.
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| Protection against technical obsolescence. | - Migration to new equipment is critical in a changing technical environment.
- Helps to maximize productivity.
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| Equipment configured and tested prior to delivery. | - Reduced downtime/maximizes productivity.
- Reduced workload for internal IT resources.
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| Leasing equipment carried on the books as an expense item. | - Preserves capital & enhances cash flow.
- Often has positive tax implications.
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| Improved cash flow management. | - Lease payments can coincide with monthly project revenue or budget.
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| Only a 12 month minimum commitment. | - Provides added flexibility when project is short-term and unknowns exist.
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| Customer can upgrade equipment after initial term is met. | - Keeps equipment current and provides consultants/field personnel with best equipment for their assignments.
- Improves productivity.
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| Simplified equipment tracking. | - Keeps projects/assignments on-budget and serves as a tool for monitoring costs and minimizing cost overruns.
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| Eliminates equipment disposition concerns. | - Save money & time in managing the equipment pool.
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| Equipment swap-out service in case of product failure (next business day). | - Reduces downtime and keeps the users going with minimal frustration or loss of productivity.
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| One-stop source for multiple name-brand manufacturer's equipment. | - Leasing latest equipment from one full-service company saves time and money versus shopping multiple sources.
- Reduces paperwork, simplifies process.
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| Decreased total cost of ownership. | |
| Delivery and deployment handled by ER. | - Saves time, internal resources and money.
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| Custom software image loading available (customer supplied image loads). | - Saves time and resources.
- Allows for rapid deployment.
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| Customer data transfer services available (optional). | - Customer's data files can be transferred from an old machine to the new leased unit saving time, resources and frustration.
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| Toll-free ER technical support. | - Minimizes downtime should a problem be encountered.
- Provides peace-of-mind knowing that knowledgeable experts are only a phone call away.
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| End of lease notification & asset management reporting. | - Monthly & quarterly reports allow for more efficient IT asset management.
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