Commercial message: The digital age we live in requires ever higher investments in information and communication technologies (ICT) and software. In 2020, total investments by businesses and public administrations in ICT equipment and software reached 245 billion crowns. In relation to the overall performance of our economy, investments in ICT in the Czech Republic are significantly above the average of EU countries and reach around 4% of GDP. (in 2018 it was 4,3% of GDP).
Accelerated digitization means that companies currently have to react to the relatively rapid obsolescence of purchased machines, higher demands on data security, performance, compatibility or connection speed. Of course, all this burdens the company's cashflow. Operational leasing of computer equipment will allow companies to allocate investments in the development of the company or human resources.
What advantages does operational leasing bring to small and medium-sized companies?
Company owners or managers most often report the benefit of both professional hardware management and financial savings. The main benefit is cost savings related to the life cycle of the device, as the hardware is continuously improved or replaced with better and more powerful devices. At the same time, older technologies are less resistant to new security risks.
Operational hardware leasing brings companies improved cash flow and the opportunity to use corporate financeance for other investments. Thanks to leasing, the company can use capital for key business activities and their development instead of drowning it in the purchase of computer equipment. The costs can then be spread over several years, thus gaining space for its own expansion.
Is operational hardware leasing financially beneficial?
The main barrier to using operational leasing of end hardware is the assumption that it is a very financially disadvantageous solution. However, the total costs of operational leasing are lower for a 2- or 3-year life cycle of end HW than for finanancby credit or even cash. Purchasing with your own funds unnecessarily ties up the company's capital, which can be used more effectively. When purchasing end-to-end hardware as an asset, the costs also need to be included in the costs related to managing the used HW (storage, data deletion, sale or liquidation), which are significantly lower in the case of operating leasing, as they are taken on by the leasing company. In addition, the rental price may include high-quality insurance and device service.
The service has been available on the Czech market since last year of Rentalit, which offers the opportunity to purchase computers and mobile phones on operational leasing from the comfort of an intuitive e-shop. "All you have to do is choose a device on our e-shop and we will take care of everything else and deliver the selected hardware to your door."anc"...the owner of the computer," says Petra Jelínková, CEO of Rentalit. The e-shop offers a wide range of high-quality computers and mobile phones. "Especially for smaller and medium-sized companies that do not have an IT department, our service is a great relief. We take care of everything, and if necessary, we will provide service and replacement equipment. After the rental period, the computers or phones are automatically replaced with new ones and the devices are well insured. Our goal is for people to be able to work in peace, we take care of the IT equipment."
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