DaaS & Rentals
Device as a Service · Rentals · Flexible Consumption

The right devices. The right model. Without the procurement overhead

Whether you need devices on a subscription, a short-term rental or a long-term lease, the right commercial model is structured for your requirement, with everything from imaging to deployment, and the full lifecycle managed from day one.

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The problem

Hardware procurement is slower, more expensive and less flexible than your business needs it to be

Committing capital to hardware that depreciates immediately carries real cost

Buying devices outright ties up budget, creates a fixed refresh cycle and leaves the residual risk to be carried when the hardware ages.

Headcount can change faster than a procurement cycle

When a new project starts or a team scales quickly, the standard procurement process cannot keep up. Devices arrive late. Projects start late.

Lease returns and end-of-term recovery are nobody's problem, until they are

Most hardware programmes do not plan for the end.

Details

When devices come back, there is no process for data destruction, value recovery or compliant disposal.

The BlueMonk approach

One model that covers acquisition, support and recovery, not just the device

Device programmes are structured around your actual requirement, how many devices, for how long, with what level of support, and what happens at the end. You choose the commercial model; everything around it is handled for you.

Fully managed from day one

Configuration, imaging, asset tagging, delivery and support are included, so devices are ready to use on arrival, not boxes to unpack and set up.

Flexible at every stage

Scale up when headcount grows. Return cleanly when a project ends. Extend when more time is needed.

Details

The model adapts, without a full procurement cycle each time.

End-of-term is planned, not improvised

Recovery, data destruction, value recovery and compliant disposal are built into the programme from the start, not handled by a separate vendor when the contract runs out.

What you can get

Every consumption model below covers the same range of devices

The device catalogue doesn't change with the model; only the payment structure does, from a single-month rental to a three-year DaaS programme.

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Consumption models

Four ways to put enterprise devices in your team's hands

Device as a Service

Best for organisations that want to move hardware spend from capital to operational budget, include support and lifecycle management in one monthly cost, and refresh automatically at end of term.

What is included
  • Device procurement and configuration
  • Asset tagging and serial documentation
  • Delivery across India
  • Support and AMC throughout the term
1 more included
  • End-of-term recovery, data destruction and value settlement

Term: 12 to 36 months

Good for: Enterprises scaling headcount, organisations moving to OpEx, teams that want managed refresh without procurement overhead

Short-Term Rental

Best for project teams, temporary ramp-ups, capacity gaps and situations where you need devices quickly without a long-term commitment.

What is included
  • Configured and delivery-ready devices
  • Asset documentation
  • Return at end of rental period
  • Data wiped on return

Term: 1 to 6 months

Good for: Project-based deployments, consultant teams, event or conference use, capacity bridging

Long-Term Rental

Best for organisations that want predictable monthly costs over a longer period, with maintenance included, and a clean exit or extension at the end.

What is included
  • Device configuration and deployment
  • Maintenance and support throughout the term
  • Asset documentation
  • End-of-term return or extension

Term: 12 to 24 months

Good for: Stable teams with defined headcount, finance teams moving to OpEx, organisations standardising device estates

Project-Workforce Equipment

Best for organisations mobilising a defined team for a defined project, where devices need to arrive fast, match a fixed headcount, and exit cleanly when the project closes.

What is included
  • Rapid deployment matched to project start date
  • Standardised configuration across the project team
  • A named delivery owner for the project's duration
  • Coordinated return and data wipe at project close, aligned to your project timeline rather than a fixed rental calendar

Term: Matched to project duration

Good for: Client engagement teams, audit and consulting projects, temporary offices, contract and gig-based staffing

Refresh and recovery

What happens at the end of the term is decided at the start

Refresh is planned into the programme from day one, so there is no gap between an old fleet leaving and a current one arriving.

Refresh coverage
  • The refresh cycle (typically every 24–36 months for DaaS) is agreed upfront, so replacement devices are scheduled, not requested
  • Outgoing devices are collected and incoming devices are configured and delivered, coordinated as one changeover, not two separate events
  • Teams keep working on current, supported hardware without a productivity gap during the transition
Recovery coverage
  • Every returned device is data-wiped with a signed erasure certificate, per device
  • Devices with residual value are assessed for buyback, with the settlement value credited back or applied to the next programme
  • Devices with no further use are recycled through certified channels, with closure documentation provided for compliance and ESG reporting
What is covered

Every device programme includes the following by default

Configuration to your standard build

OS, applications and security settings applied before delivery.

Asset tagging and serial records

Documented for your asset register at handover.

Delivery across India

Single location or multi-site, phased or in one wave.

Support and incident management

Managed throughout the term of the programme.

End-of-term planning

Recovery timeline, data destruction and settlement process confirmed before the programme starts.

Who this is for

Built for teams where device availability directly affects productivity

Global Capability Centres

New India operations need devices from day one.

Details

DaaS and rental programmes let GCCs scale quickly without going through a full procurement cycle for every new hire.

IT-Enabled Services & BPO

High device volumes, contract ramp-ups and frequent returns.

Details

A managed device programme keeps the fleet current without procurement overhead every quarter.

Multi-Site Enterprises

Standardised devices across multiple locations, delivered configured and documented, to the same specification and service levels at every site.

Project-Based Organisations

Short-term rentals for defined project periods, returned cleanly, data wiped, no residual liability.

Compare the models

A quick comparison, before you dig into the detail

BuyRentDaaS
Budget typeCapital (CapEx)Operational (OpEx)Operational (OpEx)
CommitmentOngoing ownership1–24 months12–36 months
Support includedArranged separatelyIncludedIncluded
Refresh handled for youNoN/A (return-based)Yes, automatic
Best forStable, established procurementShort-term or project needsScaling headcount, OpEx shift
How it works

From requirement to running, in days

  1. 01

    Tell us what you need

    Devices, quantities, locations, term, support requirement and any configuration standards, confirmed against availability and the right commercial model.

  2. 02

    Receive a proposal

    Commercial model, pricing, configuration scope, delivery timeline and end-of-term process, in writing, before you commit.

  3. 03

    Your devices are configured

    Your OS build, approved applications and security configuration applied and tested before dispatch. Devices arrive ready to use.

  4. 04

    Delivered and documented

    Devices arrive with asset tags, serial records and delivery confirmation. Your IT and procurement teams have everything they need from day one.

  5. 05

    Supported throughout

    One contact for incidents, replacements and queries throughout the term. No manufacturer queues, no third-party helpdesks.

  6. 06

    End of term, planned, not scrambled

    Recovery is scheduled, data is destroyed with a signed certificate per device, and buyback value is settled transparently.

For procurement

Works within your procurement process

  • Purchase orders accepted
  • GST invoice issued on every transaction
  • Rental and lease agreements on request
  • Asset documentation included with every delivery
  • Multi-location delivery across India
  • SEZ delivery available where applicable
Next step

Not sure which model is right? Here's how to work it out

Share your requirement, headcount, locations, timeline and budget structure, to confirm the right consumption model and what it costs.