December 03, 2025

Benefits of Device as a Service (DaaS)

  • IT Solutions

More and more organisations are shifting to Device as a Service (DaaS) as a smarter, scalable, and more sustainable way to manage their IT hardware.

At Circular IT group, we offer this model under the name Circular Workplace, our DaaS approach that combines the newest devices with full lifecycle management and circular reuse to keep your IT environment secure, efficient, and always up to date.

Below is a clear overview of the key benefits.

  1. Financial benefits
  2. Operational benefits 
  3. Enhanced end-user experience
  4. Sustainability and circularity
  5. Ideal for modern, scaling organisations

 

Circular Workplace

1. Financial benefits

DaaS helps organisations move from ownership to flexible usage, without large upfront investments.

  • Transparent and predictable monthly costs
  • No CAPEX required when using leasing options
  • Pay for use instead of pay for ownership
  • Lower implementation and operational costs
  • High residual value due to circular multi-life device usage
  • Reduced administrative workload
  • Accurate reporting and clear insight into IT spend
  • Better control over device utilisation and deployment

Device as a Service

2. Operational benefits

DaaS reduces complexity and relieves pressure on internal IT teams.

  • Automated inventory and lifecycle management
  • Centralised and decentralised stock control
  • Device choice based on user personas
  • The right device for the right person, every time
  • Smooth onboarding and offboarding (Joiners & Leavers)
  • Proactive stock management and short turnaround times
  • Break-fix support delivered by Circular IT group specialists
  • Secure, GDPR-compliant data erasure
  • All documentation for issuance and returns provided
  • Optional floorwalkers and adoption support during rollout

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3. Enhanced end-user experience

A modern workplace starts with devices that simply work.

  • Users schedule their own delivery appointment
  • Delivery at any location, including private addresses
  • Personal device selection based on personas
  • Accessories included and installed on-site if needed
  • Fast break-fix service and direct replacement (SWAP stock)
  • 24/7 self-service via IT Lockers and kiosks
  • Starter kits, quick guides, and instructional videos
  • On-site support from floorwalkers when needed

The result: fewer disruptions, higher productivity, and happier employees.

As a Service benefits

4. Sustainability and circularity

Choosing a As a Service model supports meaningful progress on ESG and circular economy goals.

  • Reduction of e-waste through repair, reuse, and responsible recycling
  • Optimised device utilisation across multiple use phases
  • Extended device lifespan and fewer new devices needed
  • Lower environmental footprint, including Scope 3 reductions
  • Full alignment with circular IT strategies

DaaS benefits

5. Ideal for modern, scaling organisations

Circular Workplace is the perfect fit for organisations that:

  • Want to refresh or modernise their hardware fleet
  • Need scalability due to workforce changes
  • Require more control over end-user device management
  • Want to reduce the workload of internal IT teams
  • Operate internationally and seek harmonisation and standardisation
  • Lack the expertise or manpower to manage the entire IT lifecycle

Conclusion

The benefits of Device as a Service go far beyond predictable monthly costs. With Circular Workplace, organisations gain end-to-end lifecycle control, reduce pressure on IT teams, and improve the end-user experience, all while contributing to a more sustainable, circular IT environment.

Circular IT group delivers everything under one roof, enabling a secure, efficient, and future-proof workplace.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What makes Circular Workplace different from traditional DaaS?

    Circular Workplace extends device lifecycles across multiple user phases instead of replacing hardware on a fixed schedule.

    All services are delivered in-house, giving you one partner responsible for the entire lifecycle and significantly improving ROI.

  • Do you support all major hardware brands?

    Yes. We support all leading brands, including HP, Dell, Lenovo, Apple, Samsung, Microsoft, and more.

  • How do you ensure each user gets the right device?

    We use persona-based assessments and analytics to match every employee with the right device for their role, improving productivity and reducing surplus hardware.

  • What happens at the end of a device’s lifecycle?

    Devices are collected, securely wiped, and redeployed within your organisation or given a certified second life through resale, donation, or recycling.

  • What types of devices are supported under Circular Workplace?

    We support laptops, desktops, tablets, mobile phones, and accessories, as well as IT lockers and self-service kiosk deployments.

  • What contract durations do you offer?

    Subscriptions are available from 12 to 48 months, depending on your needs.

  • How is returned equipment handled?

    All returned devices undergo secure, GDPR-compliant data wiping, and you receive a certificate of erasure for full compliance and auditability.

Reinout van Tuyll

Reinout van Tuyll

CFO

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