Why are so many technology companies shifting toward “Technology as a Service” (TaaS) offerings?

TaaS provides the best way to meet customer needs in the current climate. The as-a-service format lets customers utilize our high-end technology without significant capital purchases. We have all experienced what it’s like to agonize over an expensive technology purchase, and the frustration that follows if it malfunctions or becomes obsolete in just a few years.

With TaaS, this issue goes away. Rather than buying and owning the technology outright, an affordable monthly fee covers the latest system/hardware, support and maintenance, and future technology refreshes. What does actually owning the technology mean, besides having to deal with the headache (and take the financial hit) when something goes wrong? TaaS allows you to trade that out for financial flexibility and a lasting partnership with a capable technology provider.

Over time, this partnership allows your provider to develop an understanding of your business, and even anticipate and help address your technological needs ahead of time. This can be an invaluable asset, given how quickly technology evolves these days. All in all, TaaS showcases the best of what we have to offer as a technology provider, while making sense for the customer as well. That’s why Tech Electronics offers TaaS options for a growing number of our technologies including Voice, Conference Room, Access Control and more. Contact us to discuss how our technology offerings can help your business.

Meet the Expert

Laura Wasson is an owner and Executive Director of Sales for Tech Electronics, a technology services provider that serves customers across Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas and Colorado. She joined the family-owned business as Voice Systems Manager in 1987. As Executive Director of Sales, she leads strategy and sales staff in the direct channel across all of the company’s service territories. In her role as an owner, she is responsible for advancing the company’s growth and sustainability strategy by developing innovative solution offerings to keep Tech Electronics at the forefront of technology.

Beyond the workplace, she is an active member of the community, helping to mentor and develop young adults in their professional journeys, and leading local philanthropic efforts.