Devices

Empowering the Digital Revolution

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Why Chess Devices?

Gartner predict that by 2020, 30% of business devices will be purchased through an opex finance model. The rise of the digital workplace is forcing a renewed interest in modernising business devices that are thinner, lighter, more secure and with new levels of performance and connectivity.

If It Appreciates, Buy It — If It Depreciates, Lease It

J Paul Getty’s famous advice is as compelling for laptops and mobiles as is it for cars and photocopiers. A rapidly evolving digital workplace is placing unprecedented demands on IT infrastructure, and it’s the agility of a flexible, leasing model which is overcoming the challenges and barriers faced when procuring IT equipment.

Why Lease?

There are growing reasons to adopt a leasing model. With the option to refresh, return or retain devices at the end of the lease, it’s rapidly becoming the purchasing model of choice. Sourcing the right technology today, at the lowest price, ensures you and your people remain adaptable and agile for the changes coming tomorrow.

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A Guide on Updating Your Device Refresh Strategy

Factors to consider when embarking on a hardware refresh programme.

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Industry Leading Mobiles, Tablets and Laptops

The traditional trade-off between cost and functionality is no longer the key factor in procuring business critical equipment for your people. Leasing makes it easier to provide the tech your business needs for the next two years, rather than the equipment dictated by your budget at a single point in time.

Choose Your Device

Phones: Choose from the best selling devices, including the iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and Galaxy S10 ranges.

Tablets: Combining portability and functionality, the new generation of tablets available run Windows 10 and are successfully challenging the popularity of more traditional laptops.

Laptops: Take advantage of HP’s monthly promotions, or opt for one of Microsoft’s popular Surface devices. Care Packs, offering extended service agreements, are available to help protect business continuity, and selected peripherals are also included in the range of lease items.

3 yrs

Average lifespan of a business laptop

40%

Use a mobile device for work

42%

Workload decreased through cloud

How It Works — Refresh, Retain, Return

Refresh

After two years you’ll be able to upgrade to a new device. There’s no renewal fee, no end of lease fee, and you’ll have a choice of the latest models and devices. Your original device will be erased securely (see below).

Want to upgrade before the lease is up? No problem, simply give us a call. Termination fees may apply, and these can be rolled into your next lease agreement.)

Retain

At the end of the lease term, you may want to opt to keep your device, at a fair market value.

Return

You’ll be contacted in good time, to ensure any data is securely migrated off the existing device. Your device will then be securely erased in accordance with WEEE regulations, and a certificate issued. There’s no end of lease fee to pay.

Terms & Conditions Apply.

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Start Your Digital Revolution

Download our guide to find out how you can get the tech you need at a price you can afford.

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Core Benefits

Financial Freedom

Do more with less
Planned, regular monthly fee
No upfront costs, or major capital outlay; removing capex liability — pay out of monthly cashflow and leave your reserves untouched

Device and Network Freedom

Choose from a range of popular devices
Upgrade effortlessly after 24 (36 month lease agreements also available)
Option to upgrade after just six months (fees apply)

Great Price and Excellent Delivery Times.

"We have worked with Chess for a few years now, from the first instance of helping us change from our very old phone system to the new IP system we have now, the engineers from Chess were very experienced and help full throughout the installation. We have also just started to upgrade to new Windows 10 laptops which have been sourced from and delivered by Chess, great price and excellent delivery times"

Mark Edmands, Network And Infrastructure Analyst

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Resources

Devices Knowledge

The Galaxy Tab Active 2 Reviewed

The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active2 is the business rugged tablet, designed to adapt to all working environments.

Would Your Organisation Benefit From Leasing?

To make sure you’ve got the right tools to embrace new challenges, it’s crucial to invest in the right technology and expertise.

In the Essential Guide to Device Leasing, we explore the pros and cons of different funding models.

Can this replace your laptop?

With Samsung DeX you can connect your Galaxy flagship smartphone to a monitor/TV and gain a desktop-like experience.

Can Samsung Dex replace your day to day laptop? In this episode, see what happens when we swapped an Apple Macbook Pro with Samsung Dex for one week.

If you own a Samsung device (8th generation or later), why not give it a try and let us know what you think?

Devices from Chess

Empower your digital revolution, with leased devices, from Chess.

Time Is Running Out For Windows 7

Windows 7 is ten years old, and Microsoft are retiring the product in its entirety. This means that there be no longer any updates. Businesses need to consider what they're going to do to move off it - because staying represents a real threat.

Cloud Service Specialist, Paul Gibbons, talks about January 2020's Windows 7 end of life, and what that means for businesses.

Is It Time For The Hammer To Fall

In this episode, we see if the Hammer 4+ device can live up to its name and be the most rugged smartphone ever. Rugged smartphones are great devices for anyone working in construction, aviation or similar. We put the Hammer 4+ Smartphone through its paces to see how it handles drop tests from a variety of different heights and environments.

Let's see if it really is time for 'the Hammer to fall...'

5 Microsoft Teams Features You NEED to know about!

In any business being able to communicate effectively is the key to success. You may have colleagues who work from home, out on the road or even in different offices around the world. And having a great communication and collaboration tool is a must-have.

Device Refresh Programmes - A Strategic Approach

In this whitepaper, we consider factors at play when embarking on hardware refresh, including how mobile devices are disrupting asset lifecycle management; how to evaluate ROI and the alternative procurement models available.

Hands-on with the AGM X3 Rugged Smartphone

The AGM X3 is the rugged smartphone to beat, combining elegance with ruggedness at a price point that’s definitely premium. With components that rival current flagships, it easily tops our list of the best-rugged mobiles.

8 Tips for Choosing the Right Multi-factor Authentication Solution

Read 8 Tips for Choosing the Right Multi-factor Authentication Solution – a guest blog post by SecurEnvoy - to help you make the right decision for your organisation.

Surface Pro 6 Unboxed

This week the team at The Hive have been taking a look at the Microsoft Surface Pro 6.

If you need to operate your business on the move, then this could be the device for you. It's light and can handle those day to day tasks. So the question is, is it Surface Pro or Surface No?

7 Top Reasons To Lease Business IT

Leasing is the purchase model that more and more companies are opting for, according to Gartner, who estimate that by next year, 30% of business devices will be purchased through an opex model. Find out the Seven Top Reasons why.