Increased Security Risk
Inconsistent device configurations, unpatched systems, and variable policies increase exposure to vulnerabilities and make it harder to enforce effective security controls
As organisations grow, the end-user device fleet often grows organically. Laptops and desktops are introduced as needed, configured individually, and refreshed over time. This approach can work at a smaller scale, but as device estates expand, it can become more difficult to maintain consistency and security in configuration and setup, plan ahead, and keep the user experience aligned across the organisation.
Our Device as a Service model introduces a more structured approach to device management. Instead of treating devices as individual purchase and setup events, we work with you to manage all devices through a defined lifecycle. Devices are provisioned per your requirement, deployed, supported, and refreshed in a consistent manner, giving your team reliable, ready-to-use technology from day one.
For end-users, that means a positive impression when first joining the organisation or refreshing a device, providing a more consistent and dependable experience day to day.
For the organisation, it brings greater control over device build and consistency, clearer financial planning and budget predictability, with less administrative overhead.
Bring Consistency and Control to Your Device Lifecycle
Device as a Service replaces fragmented procurement with a more controlled lifecycle approach, giving your organisation a consistent way to manage devices from initial deployment through to retirement.
When Device Management Starts to Break Down
Device management rarely becomes an issue overnight, rather it is an issue that grows as new devices are introduced, configured, and replaced in slightly different ways. When device management starts to break down, it presents a number of fundamental challenges for organisations:
The IT Refresh Dilemma
Without a structured lifecycle, devices are either replaced too early or too late, leading to wasted spend, increased failure rates, and inconsistent user performance
IT Workload Pressure
Internal IT teams become consumed by routine and administrative tasks, reducing capacity to focus on strategic initiatives that drive the organisation forward.
Unpredictable Costs
Device spend becomes difficult to forecast, with refresh cycles creating spikes in expenditure and hidden costs building across support, maintenance, and repairs
Remote Work Complexity
Supporting a remote and hybrid workforce introduces logistical challenges around device setup, delivery, collection, and replacement, increasing administrative overhead for internal IT teams
Supply Chain Unpredictability
Device availability is dependent on market conditions, which can expose organisations to long lead times, limited choice, and inconsistent device standards
Increased Security Risk
Inconsistent device configurations, unpatched systems, and variable policies increase exposure to vulnerabilities and make it harder to enforce effective security controls
The IT Refresh Dilemma
Without a structured lifecycle, devices are either replaced too early or too late, leading to wasted spend, increased failure rates, and inconsistent user performance
IT Workload Pressure
Internal IT teams become consumed by routine and administrative tasks, reducing capacity to focus on strategic initiatives that drive the organisation forward.
Unpredictable Costs
Device spend becomes difficult to forecast, with refresh cycles creating spikes in expenditure and hidden costs building across support, maintenance, and repairs
Remote Work Complexity
Supporting a remote and hybrid workforce introduces logistical challenges around device setup, delivery, collection, and replacement, increasing administrative overhead for internal IT teams
Supply Chain Unpredictability
Device availability is dependent on market conditions, which can expose organisations to long lead times, limited choice, and inconsistent device standards
Datapac’s Device as a Service replaces fragmented procurement with a more controlled lifecycle approach, giving your IT team time back to spend driving your organisation forward
Planned Lifecycle and Refresh
We establish a structured lifecycle approach so devices are refreshed consistently and managed through to end of life.
How we deliver this
- Defined refresh schedules aligned to your environment
- Consistent quality, performance, and configuration across all devices
- Assessment, review, and repair of faulty devices which are placed back into your available stock
- Controlled decommissioning with secure data removal
- Avoidance of large, disruptive upgrade cycles
- Consistent performance across your device estate
Security & Device Control
We configure, manage, and secure devices to an agreed and best-practice standard across your fleet.
How we can implement device security
- Standardised configurations and policy enforcement
- Patch management and firmware updates
- Application control and data protection measures
- Remote lock and control capabilities
- Access to cybersecurity expertise to review and strengthen device security standards
Financial Optimisation
We bring structure to device spend, improving predictability and reducing hidden costs.
How we achieve optimisation
- Predictable cost model with no large capital spikes
- Removal of hidden support, maintenance, and logistics costs
- Flexible CapEx and OpEx options to suit your needs
- Residual value capture to offset future investment
Supply Chain Risk Mitigation
We remove exposure to supply chain constraints by managing procurement and holding stock aligned to your needs.
How we mitigate supply chain risk
- Reserve device stock held for your organisation
- Protection against price fluctuations, component shortages and protracted lead times
- Consistent device standards across refresh cycles
- Leveraging our established logistical networks developed over four decades as a leading IT supplies and break fix provider
Rapid Replacement and Business Continuity
We minimise disruption to end users, ensuring they can return to business-as-usual, ASAP.
How we maintain a consistent user experience
- Pre-configured replacement devices delivered to users within agreed SLA timeframe, with simultaneous collection of devices for return and handling
- Highly experienced engineers provide vendor-accredited technical services
- Dedicated stock held securely for rapid deployment
Sustainability and ESG
Sustainability is embedded across the full device lifecycle, from procurement through to end-of-life handling.
How we support your sustainability goals
- Lifecycle extension and circular IT asset retirement
- Re-use and refurbishment to reduce environmental impact
- Support for community initiatives through out-of-warranty device donation
- Integration of EV transportation into logistics fleet and use of recycled packaging
Benefits of Device as a Service
Consistent User Experience
Employees are equipped with reliable, high-quality devices that perform consistently, allowing them to perform their best work, friction-free.
Faster Onboarding
New starters are equipped quickly through a defined process, reducing delays and manual setup effort
Reduced IT Administration
Internal teams spend less time sourcing, configuring, and tracking devices, freeing capacity for more strategic work
Hassle-Free Device Refresh
Devices are replaced on a planned cycle, avoiding performance gaps and large-scale upgrade projects
Improved Endpoint Control
Devices are managed as part of a defined estate, making it easier to maintain standards and apply consistent policies
Clearer Financial Planning
Device investment becomes more predictable, avoiding spikes in capital spend and improving budget control
Supply Chain Stability
Protected from supply shortages, price fluctuations and protracted lead times
Seamless Remote Working
Employees receive ready-to-work devices wherever they are, without the logistical headache
Consistent User Experience
Employees are equipped with reliable, high-quality devices that perform consistently, allowing them to perform their best work, friction-free.
Faster Onboarding
New starters are equipped quickly through a defined process, reducing delays and manual setup effort
Reduced IT Administration
Internal teams spend less time sourcing, configuring, and tracking devices, freeing capacity for more strategic work
Hassle-Free Device Refresh
Devices are replaced on a planned cycle, avoiding performance gaps and large-scale upgrade projects
Improved Endpoint Control
Devices are managed as part of a defined estate, making it easier to maintain standards and apply consistent policies
Clearer Financial Planning
Device investment becomes more predictable, avoiding spikes in capital spend and improving budget control
Supply Chain Stability
Protected from supply shortages, price fluctuations and protracted lead times
Seamless Remote Working
Employees receive ready-to-work devices wherever they are, without the logistical headache
Questions about Device as a Service?
Device as a Service is a standardised and process driven approach to managing end-user devices across their full lifecycle, from provisioning and deployment through to refresh and retirement, rather than treating them as one-off purchases.
Our Device as a Service model can be tailored to suit individual organisation's needs. For those that prefer an OpEx model, financing is available, however traditional CapEx is also an option. The primary value of our service comes from introducing consistency, lifecycle control, and reduced operational overhead across the device estate.
Most organisations start with laptops and desktops, but the model can also extend to other end-user devices such as mobile devices. We've also worked with customers to extend the as-a-Service model to their datacentre infrastructure with options such as HPE Greenlake.
Devices can be provisioned and delivered ready for use, ensuring users have a consistent setup regardless of location and reducing the need for manual configuration.
Device as a Service addresses inconsistent device configuration, manual onboarding processes, unpredictable refresh cycles, ageing hardware performance gaps, limited asset visibility, and capital expenditure spikes.
By provisioning devices according to defined standards, maintaining consistent configuration baselines, aligning with managed endpoint platforms, and controlling device retirement, Device as a Service reduces configuration drift and unmanaged risk.
Device as a Service can operate as a fully managed model or as a structured extension of internal IT capability, reducing administrative burden while preserving strategic control.
Yes. Structured lifecycle control, predictable operational planning, and governance alignment make Device as a Service particularly relevant in regulated or framework-driven procurement environments.
Structured lifecycle management supports responsible device retirement, reduces unmanaged hardware accumulation, and improves procurement planning aligned to ESG objectives.
What Our Clients Say
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“Evolving Infrastructure...”We had worked with Datapac in the past, and knew that its skilled team was best placed to deliver on our key objectives as technologies continue to advance. Reliable access to Datapac’s experts is invaluable and gives us the peace of mind to focus on delivering value-adding projects for the centre.
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“Strategic Partnership...”As our software solution has grown, so too has the amount of data that needs to be stored and secured. Datapac has been a long-time trusted advisor to Kefron, and the team worked closely with us to provide strategic road mapping and deliver this infrastructure upgrade with little to no downtime or interruptions to our business. We can continue to grow Kefron AP at pace with full peace of mind
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“Supported In Every Aspect...”Every aspect of the work we do is supported by the Datapac team. Datapac’s proactive support gives us the confidence to innovate and expand, and this evolution of our strategy will ensure that we can provide an enhanced service for our valued patrons. As an important economic generator for the region, we greatly appreciate Datapac’s commitment to our sustainable future. We look forward to continuing to work with the team over the next number of years.
