UnifiedCommunications.com Introduces Device-as-a-Service Solution

UnifiedCommunications.com has introduced their new Device as a Service (DaaS) solution, as an innovative approach to managing devices for leading UC platforms like Microsoft’s Skype for Business.

Available initially to customers with 100–2500 users over a 12, 24 or 36-month service duration, this subscription service provides customers with an OPEX solution to access both cloud-based unified communications services and the audio devices that users need to properly utilize the service.

Ryan Herbst, VP of Device Strategy at UnifiedCommunications.com, says that the new approach will benefit agile businesses who have embraced UC and appreciate the advantages of an operational cost model with a comprehensive service-level agreement.

“Many customers have already benefitted from other ‘as a service’ models, and with unified communications projects, the capital expenditure related to hardware has been a challenge. The introduction of Device-as-a-Service eliminates this CAPEX concern by providing a single monthly fee for the entire solution. We’ll initially be enabling the bundling of headsets and will later extend this offer to include other audio and video endpoints.”

In partnership with Plantronics, a global leader in audio communications, UnifiedCommunications.com will roll out the new solution with bundles including Plantronics Voyager, Savi, and Blackwire Bluetooth, wireless and wired headsets.

Plantronics VP of Global Channel and Field Marketing, Erna Arnesen says, “Plantronics Device-as-a-Service Pro is designed to be easy, flexible and budget friendly.”  Furthermore, Ms. Arnesen says, “It also eliminates compromises and allows companies to match the right headset to users’ work styles for enhanced user satisfaction.”