Save money with buy back

Feeling the squeeze?

IT budgets are always tight and savings hard to come by without compromising on quality. So how does one save an additional 20% on an existing quote?

1. The Hardware.com Buy Back and Trade In schemes

By the very nature of the fact you are purchasing networking equipment, it stands to reason equipment is being upgraded or replaced. The redundant equipment is not worthless, even if it has been written off by your finance department - it is highly likely to have a considerable value. Hardware.com can help you to realise that value.

We offer two methods to realising value from excess network equipment:

• Buy Back - receive a cash payout for the equipment we purchase from you.
• Trade In - offset the cost of any purchases you wish to make against your payment for equipment we buy from you.

Every month Hardware.com pays out thousands of pounds to suppliers of used and new networking products worldwide (including manufacturers such as Cisco, Nortel, Juniper, Extreme, Riverstone, Enterasys, Foundry and Sun).

We are always in need of surplus networking equipment, and kindled with our independent status, this enables us to offer considerably more than our competitors plus accept equipment that would usually be refused by official channels.

Our professional and experienced purchasing teams respond rapidly, clearly and concisely with market leading quotes for equipment ranging from low value one-off items to millions of pounds in large scale buy outs. No deal is too small and you can be assured that Hardware.com will offer the highest value for your excess network equipment.

2. Are you sure you need everything you're being quoted for?

It always proves difficult to obtain the required level of technical information at a point when time is critical and tight deadlines have to be met. We look to alleviate this headache, offering professional advice on how you need to plan, implement, run, and maintain an efficient network environment. Areas of consultancy include:

Network Designing

Should you require a helping hand in designing your network or if you need assurance that you have covered all aspects at the design stage, we can oversee your plans and offer independent advice. We recommend solutions that can cover networking areas such as LAN/WAN, Security, Storage, Printers, Internet, Email, Backup or simple Desktop systems.

Troubleshooting

Some network problems seem to have no cause! Our experts will analyse the network conditions to find an explanation and more importantly, a solution.

Application Analysis

This analysis is suitable for those who are about to roll out an application or for those who are disappointed with the service they are experiencing. We can provide a breakdown of how the application actually works across the network and also detail the modifications required to improve performance.

At a time when IT networks are becoming larger, more complex and heavily utilised it is essential that companies understand the importance of an efficiently maintained network. A well designed network will produce less downtime resulting in higher productivity, increased revenue and a more streamlined business.

The creation of a more efficient network starts with a stock check, inventory based approach where an experienced engineer visits your site and carries out a network health check. This can prove invaluable, saving time on future projects and assisting with diagnosis and network familiarisation.

The report prepared provides recommendations based on the customers specific requirements together with a detailed plan on how to implement them. This ensures that your network is functioning with optimal performance and that any required modifications are done economically and efficiently.

Rather than waiting for a problem to occur involve one of our Networking experts in the early stages of planning your network to ensure your customers' business runs smoothly and efficiently from day 1. For any planning questions or advice please contact us.

3. Beat up your Suppliers

Obtaining a quote from Hardware.com puts you under no obligation to purchase from us. We're more than pleased to quote for your requirements so that you can use our prices to bully your suppliers into lowering their prices.

Our prices are consistently below any other UK reseller giving you the chance to save a great more than the quote from your current supplier.

Next Step

Hardware.com can help you to make money from excess or redundant networking assets that are often already written off financially. From their unique independent position, Hardware.com is able to offer you considerably more value than its competitors would, on like-for-like products, through their Buy Back and Trade In schemes.

All you need do is visit our trade in page where the schemes are explained in detail and you can input your kit list online or, alternatively, call one of our Account Managers on 0800 0830 646 to discuss over the phone, then simply email or fax a kit list directly to them. You will be quoted for all your excess equipment within 24hrs either way.

Smartpac engineers can help you to quickly analyse your requirements and design your network, ensuring you do not order equipment that is unnecessary, that your network is functioning with optimal performance and that any required modifications are done economically and efficiently.

Finally, we are available at any time to offer you a no obligation comparison quote to help you reduce your current supplier's prices.

Call our dedicated Account Management team today on 0800 0830 646 to find out how we can help you save an additional 20% on your current quote.

Scenario 1 - Looking to reduce the cost of purchasing new equipment?

The Situation

• An insurance company have decided to upgrade their network
• In order to reduce the cost of new networking equipment, they would like to trade in as much of the old network as possible against new purchases, without impacting operations
• The equipment was purchased for around £180,000 four years ago
• Owing to depreciation, the company has written off the value of the network
• However, some of the hardware being replaced is still current and should have a market value whilst other kit is obsolete
• There is sensitive information stored within the redundant network/equipment

The Problem

• Their existing hardware supplier is not interested in offering money for the old equipment
• There are concerns regarding the cost for the new equipment and the available levels of support
• The upgrade must not have an impact on internal IT performance
• It is close to quarter-end and the finance department is keen to realise any revenue from the redundant network within 6 weeks
• The insurance company is not sure of the value of the current equipment

The Solution

• Hardware.com's online valuation tool or account managers quote for the redundant equipment within 24 hours
• The insurance company receives quote for new equipment and prices for maintenance through Smartpac Support
• Leave the existing network running while testing the new network alongside using refurbished parts where possible
• As soon as the new network is running, remove the redundant network and with it any refurbished kit that may have been provided by Hardware.com for testing during the upgrade
• At this point, the insurance company receives a refund for the traded in equipment against their purchase, therefore meeting the 6 week deadline desired by the finance department
• Any data, passwords, IP address logs etc stored will be deleted and certificates issued to this effect

The Benefits

• Rapid and reliable quotes are received for both excess and new equipment - a substantially reduced price is gained by trading in old for new
• One year warranties as standard on all new or used hardware
• Hardware.com's position as a 'one-stop-shop' allows it to quote for any new or refurbished hardware needed and can offer maintenance contracts through Smartpac Support
• Hardware.com can offer refurbished hardware for testing and spares during the upgrade giving the insurance company peace of mind and the ability to test different structures prior to going live with the new network
• The insurance company will receive remuneration within 30 days for the purchase of the equipment, meeting quarter-end deadlines
• Hardware.com's independent status, low overheads, ecommerce focus and unrivalled buying power ensure the insurance company receives new or refurbished hardware as well as approved or compatible accessories at a fraction of the cost of other suppliers

Scenario 2 - Looking to make money from written off networking assets?

The Situation

• A manufacturing company has acquired a similar business, and has spent the last 6 months merging the staff into their own office and factory floor
• The acquired and now excess network was originally purchased in 2001 at a value of £135,000
• Over the past 3 years, the value of this network has been written off entirely
• Despite having zero worth on the balance sheet, the equipment is still current and should have a market value

The Problem

• None of their existing suppliers are interested in offering money for this equipment
• The equipment was decommissioned 2 months ago and no records were kept as to the state of the equipment
• The equipment is in four locations
• All the locations need to be cleared within 3 weeks
• The company has little knowledge of today's market value of the equipment.

The Solution

• Contact Hardware.com
• Receive a quote for the redundant equipment and a clear understanding of the process within 24 hours
• The equipment is boxed and collected by Hardware.com
• Full inventory documented

The Benefits

• The maximum resale value is realised
• All equipment has the software removed and reset to its original factory settings
• Any equipment that is not used again is destroyed and disposed of in line with current WEEE Directives
• Payment made quickly - Hardware.com is part of multimillion pound group(2A1 D&B Credit Rating)

Scenario 3 - Asset Management from Hardware.com

The below arrangement with one of current clients demonstrates our flexibility with regard to managing your surplus and redundant equipment:

If you have removed networking equipment from a building you are taking over, we can reduce the amount of time you spend dealing with it by offering to collect and do a full audit on the kit at no extra charge. Our engineers will test each piece in our lab and then send you the fully documented list with an offer. Upon agreement, we will forward payment to you along with any non working items or, should you prefer, we can dispose of them (in line with future/current WEEE legislation).

This worked particularly well for a current customer. They had several pallets of surplus equipment in storage and their engineers could not warrant setting aside their valuable time to sort through it. So we picked it up, tested and catalogued it for them.

From the final list there were a few items that were still useful to them which they asked us to re-box/re-label and deliver back to them. We did this for a nominal cost and even offered a one year warranty.

Their present arrangement is that when kit is taken out of use, they simply send it direct to us to do the above, i.e. bypassing storage and engineer costs.

With regards to payment, we can forward funds to you immediately or if it works better for your books, simply treat it as a trade in (as with the above client) where upon you will have credit with us until such time as you may need replacement equipment.