Unlock Modern AV Solutions with AVaaS

AV Rental and AV Managed Services

There is a clear advantage to transitioning to AVaaS, but many integrators add more value to the arrangement with technology refreshes and flexible leasing terms. DPI, for instance, bakes the cost of technology refreshes and upgrades into AVaaS so clients can consider expenses well in advance. Further, DPI also provides several end-of-term options, so companies can return the equipment, extend their agreement with DPI or request a technology refresh and renew the agreement. It's up to the client and their needs.

Efficient Resource Utilization and Budgeting with AV as a Service

With a CapEx arrangement, companies can only upgrade their technology when they have the capital on hand to do so. This can potentially lock an organization into outdated solutions for years until it can raise the funds for better AV solutions. AVaaS, however, gives companies access to the latest AV technology with only a modest increase in monthly payments. AVaaS ensures businesses get the most from their investment. It's easier to keep AV within the budget with this option, which means companies may be able to afford additional equipment. CapEx, on the other hand, demands organizations expend present resources, which are usually more valuable due to inflation. 

The CapEx approach to AV technology can slow budgeting down, as it may be difficult to fit major lump sum payments into the forecast. AVaaS removes this budgetary uncertainty with a predictable monthly expense that can be tracked. This expedites the budgetary approval process, which helps every department. AVaaS preserves capital and avoids disrupting cash flow with large, unpredictable AV investments.

By choosing AVaaS, businesses can optimally leverage their resources instead of committing them to major AV expenses. This may mean expansion, additional marketing or extra personnel, all effective means of investing saved capital. Businesses can keep their cash in reserve, and they can better react to unforeseen expenditures. This keeps the company in good standing with credit agencies and opens up a new source of credit.

When is AVaaS a Good Fit?

While AVaaS is usually a good fit, there are some organizations that would be a particularly good fit with an agreement. They include:

• Companies that are unconcerned with equipment ownership and and more concerned with how the technology will be used.
• AVaaS provides enough flexibility for businesses to change their AV strategy if needed.
• Companies that prefer the cost and budgeting certainty that comes with regular monthly payments.
• Companies that want a long-term picture of their AV initiatives and investments.
• Companies that want to preserve cash and capital for investment.
• Companies that want to lock in a long-term service agreement that comes with a guaranteed response time.

That last point is an important feature of AVaaS agreements, and depending on the integrator, a service arrangement can add significant value.

DPI's Service Agreements for AV Managed Services

All technology eventually experiences a failure. It's how organizations respond to those failures that determines whether they develop into a problem. This is the idea behind DPI's service agreements, which are designed to minimize the impact of any issues with the system. DPI offers three service agreement levels - Silver, Gold and Platinum and all DPI solutions come with a Silver service agreements for the life of the system. Here's what each plan offers:

Silver - The Silver plan provides an onsite technical response within eight business hours if the issue cannot be resolved remotely. The plan also comes with unlimited, free remote technical assistance and, if the client's network is causing the issue, troubleshooting. The Silver plan also provides for additional training to ensure employees are getting the most out of the system. Further, DPI will process all manufacturer warranties and handle shipping should any system components require repair at a facility.

Gold - The Gold plan includes all of the above and provides faster shipping should any hardware need repair at a manufacturer's facility. More importantly, the Gold plan provides four preventative maintenance visits during the plan's term. Preventative maintenance resolves issues before they cause downtime and will ensure that the system's performance and configuration are always optimized.

Platinum - The Platinum plan includes even faster shipping to repair facilities and increases the number of preventative maintenance visits from four to 12. That's one visit a month, which ensures the system is always functioning at peak capacity.

With AVaaS, businesses can make AV a priority without the resulting expense. It protects a company's cash flow, capital and credit, provides the latest in technology and comes packaged with value-adding service agreements. AV as a service, or AVaaS, gives companies and organizations access to modern AV solutions, without requiring a significant upfront investment.