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Hardware as a Service across your whole estate

One commercial model spanning networks, servers and storage, audio visual, and devices. We replace unpredictable capital peaks with a predictable operating cost, and we manage the full lifecycle so you refresh on a schedule rather than when something breaks.

4
categories in one model
networks, servers, AV, devices
OPEX
instead of capex shock
ATH-defensible commercials
Lifecycle
managed end to end
warranty, spares, refresh, ITAD
Live
customer references
across the estate
What it is

One model, four categories, no surprises

Most schools and trusts buy hardware in unpredictable lumps, then live with an ageing estate until the next capital window. Hardware as a Service replaces that pattern. We provide the equipment, manage warranty and spares, refresh on an agreed rhythm, and handle responsible disposal at end of life.

The commercial structure is designed to be defensible under the Academy Trust Handbook, with treatment aligned to current reporting standards. Your finance team gets a predictable annual cost and a clear refresh plan.

  • Networking and Wi-Fi hardware
  • Servers and storage
  • Audio visual, installed by Hugh Symons Audio Visual
  • End user devices, laptops, tablets, and trolleys
Who it is for

Specialist evaluation

Finance directors and business managers care about the commercial model. IT directors care about the lifecycle discipline. HaaS speaks to both: predictable OPEX for finance, managed refresh and ITAD for IT.

Operating commitments

What you can expect

Indicative commitments shown for the mockup. Final figures are confirmed per service owner.

Lifecycle coverage
Warranty, spares, refresh, and ITAD
Commercial model
Predictable annual operating cost
Compliance
ATH-defensible, framework-aligned
Vendor partnerships and accreditations

Deep with named partners, flexible across them

HaaS draws on our strategic partnerships across each family: HPE Aruba for networking, HPE for servers and storage, our AV partners through Hugh Symons Audio Visual, and a choice of device manufacturers selected to your need.

Industry accreditations

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