Avaya Introduces Device as a Service

Avaya has rolled out a new Device as a Service (DaaS) offering that will enable businesses to access Avaya’s desktop devices on a monthly subscription basis.

The new program delivers a variety of the company’s smart devices, including the Vantage portfolio, the J100 series portfolio of IP Phones, and the Avaya B109, B179, and B189 conferencing devices. These devices can be deployed on Avaya or Non-Avaya UC platforms. Subscription terms range from one year to five years or more. Customers can upgrade at any time to more advanced devices without any penalty.

“Our customers and partners have been asking for this and we are very excited to announce this new offer,” said Greg Pelton, Vice President, Collaboration and Devices at Avaya. “It brings a new level of simplicity to UC as a Service where customers can now enjoy the best cloud service and latest cloud devices, all on one monthly bill.”

In addition to the new subscription model, Avaya continues to offer its product line via traditional sales with optional financing.

Channel Impact^®
The DaaS model has been gaining traction in the UCaaS market, due to the available CAPEX reductions combined with the ability to offload installation and management, and the ability to adopt newer technologies more quickly.