It’s no secret that technology has evolved over time and improvements are being made on a regular basis. Brands are constantly working hard to create new and exciting equipment that can be appealing for both business and personal use. And because of this, it’s clear to see that with such advancements taking place and the digital world rapidly growing, tablets are now one of the most popular devices to hire for businesses alike.
But why are they so popular and what are the main benefits for hiring over purchasing? Continue reading to discover how hiring a tablet device -- whether that be an iPad, Kindle Fire or Samsung Galaxy -- could open up a world of advantages for you and your company as a whole.
- Lightweight and easy to use
Unlike a desktop computer, a tablet allows you to use your device on the go, meaning you can perform multiple tasks whilst out of the office. Furthermore, if you are a businessman or woman and you want to show potential clients images and videos of a product, you can store this information on your tablet to advertise to these potential customers. Tablets are a highly functional computer technology for performing tasks in a fast and effective manner and are easy to store away in a number of different cases/bags. This makes traveling around much more comfortable as a result. They are also useful for conferences and meetings so that again, you show potential clients the services and products you have on offer on your tablet device.
- Employees can have access to the most up-to-date equipment
As previously mentioned, technology is always evolving and hiring equipment allows businesses to provide their employees with the best and most advanced equipment on the market. With this in mind, it would cost the company a considerable amount of money to continuously buy and replace devices every time a new version of a tablet was released. So, hiring the equipment is a great way to ensure employees have access to the latest devices and software to improve role performance within their jobs.
- Support and assistance from the hire company
Another great benefit about hiring a tablet is the fact that the company you hire from will personally come and set up the device for you and show you exactly how to use it. Moreover, if anything happens to your device, i.e it breaks or there happens to be a fault within the equipment, the hire company will assist you and point you in the right direction. You can call them up at any time and speak with them about the next steps you need to take to ensure your device is up and running again.
- It’s cost-effective
If you have a big event coming up where you will need a large quantity of iPads for example, purchasing this equipment may not be feasible. Instead, hiring tablets could be a much more practical way to meet your requirements within your budget. In addition, you could even have money leftover from hiring equipment to use in other areas of your business, as a result of hiring over purchasing.
- Personalized tablets
The fifth and final benefit of hiring tablets instead of purchasing is the fact that companies can have their devices branded with the logo of the company they have hired from. This is not only a great way to promote the hire company but also it reduces the risk of theft if the device is left somewhere unattended. It would be a lot easier to track a missing device if it was personalized with a branded logo than if it was just a regular tablet that was purchased for personal use.
So should you buy or hire?
- The use of tablets has grown increasingly in sectors such as health, education, tourism and hospitality. This is because they are immensely popular amongst all age groups and can be used in a variety of ways, whether that be to access information, store important details or keep on top of developments within that particular industry.
- Tablet hire allows customers to see firsthand what the latest devices and software could do to help their business progress in all areas and fields. This means that you don’t need to worry about the device being outdated after a few months of its release given the pace of technological developments.
- If you are looking to use digital devices for a conference, an iPad may just be the perfect device for you. Instead of using whiteboards and projectors, you could hire a selection of iPads and hand them out to each member of the conference. That way they can view the images and product details in the form of slides on their iPads.
- We have already touched upon customization of devices previously, but to be more specific, this might involve the designing of a new application program or showing your audience members creative graphics, interactive polls and many other interesting features. Tablet rental companies may also provide security features and accessories like kiosks and stands with their rental plans advertised, so you know exactly what’s included in your agreement.
In this day and age, it seems as though a tablet, laptop and/or smartphone are all essential devices for people to own. This is just one of the many reasons why employers are keen to use these products in their working environments so that employees can make use of the advanced equipment to improve their performance within the company.
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Written by Chris Taylor on behalf of ITR.