HaaS or buying hardware? Answering frequently asked questions

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MWS and Dell Technologies experts held a webinar, "HaaS: How to Organize IT Infrastructure Without Capital Expenditures." They discussed options for the most cost-effective upgrade of equipment and storage systems. They shared secrets on how to get rid of non-core expenses for IT infrastructure maintenance. Everything that remained behind the scenes or was not obvious was collected in a selection of frequently asked questions.

How is HaaS different from leasing?

When a client receives equipment under the Hardware-as-a-Service model, a standard wordpress web design agency lease agreement is concluded between the client and the supplier. The complexity of formalizing contractual relations is minimal. Unlike leasing, there is no need to disclose reports to the leasing company and involve the bank. Accordingly, there is no risk of the bank not approving the agreement after the assessment.

The division of responsibility zones also differs. In the case of leasing, the client is responsible for maintenance, modernization and disposal. With HaaS, everything is different: the equipment supplier itself provides the client with quality guarantees.



From the legal point of view, HaaS can be of two types: dedicated hosting, if we are talking about providing our sites, or rent, if we are considering transferring equipment to the client. As for #CloudMTS sites, these are 4 data centers in St. Petersburg, with expansions coming soon; 4 data centers in Moscow, with a fifth one coming soon; data centers in Novosibirsk and Vladivostok. #CloudMTS also has additional sites. If we talk about a custom approach, we can launch separate sites or data centers for the client, providing services on behalf of #CloudMTS.

If we are talking about transferring equipment to the client, any geography is possible. The only thing is that for remote regions, SLA adjustments may be possible, as additional time may be required for delivery from regional spare parts storage centers. It is also possible to provide service outside of Russia.  Leave a request , and we will discuss your project on individual terms.

Is there a minimum rental period for the equipment? Is it possible to replace the equipment with more productive equipment? If so, after how long?

For HaaS, contract terms of 3 and 5 years are envisaged. In the case of a five-year case, we can transfer the equipment to the client or, upon recalculation, form a new offer. Note that new equipment is always selected in accordance with current lines and current prices. A few months before the end of the term, we move to the contractual process phase and determine further steps with the client.

For Dell Technologies, any product currently available on the market comes with five years of support by default, regardless of when the equipment was purchased — at the end of its life or at the beginning. Additionally, Dell Technologies offers the Post Standards Support option. In addition to this support, the vendor is responsible for upgrades and expansion of systems if the situation requires it.