According to ZD Net, traditional personal computer (PC) sales are declining and will continue to do so for the next decade or more. This is because more and more people are beginning to use mobile devices for their work instead. Why? Because they are easier and cheaper to upgrade and purchase.
However, with the recent emergence of the PC as a Service (PCaaS) model which emulates the subscription model now prevalent in the technology world – mobile phone upgrade plans etc – PC and CAD workstation sales are less likely to decline for several reasons. These include:
-
Simplicity
In the architecture, engineering, construction, and manufacturing industries, professionals run CAD software daily on a CAD workstation. The workstation must provide enough power to meet the software’s demands.
Many people buy the software from one supplier, the workstation from another, and support from a third. PCaaS eliminates the need for multiple suppliers by allowing companies to acquire all these assets through a single, simple subscription.
-
Lifecycle management
In addition to allowing you to procure your hardware, software, and support as a subscription, it eliminates the stress of managing these assets. You no longer need to track software licenses, ensure hardware meets software requirements, or verify that the software is installed and running on every machine.
With the PCaaS model, this lifecycle management almost completely shifts to the supplier. As a result, you can focus on more strategic ventures.
-
Scalability
PCaaS allows organisations to easily scale up or down. For instance, whether you are taking on a new project and only need additional CAD workstations for a certain period of time, or whether you have increased/decreased your staff count, you can simply reduce/increase the number of devices you lease from the supplier. Therefore, you are not left with a surplus of devices you may not ever need again.
-
Latest technology at your fingertips
Most PCaaS subscriptions run annually or over a set period. Each year, when your subscription comes up for renewal, the service offers you the option to upgrade to the latest software release and a more powerful CAD workstation, ensuring you stay continuously up to date with the newest technology. This prevents you from holding onto ageing devices and will eventually save you more money in the long run.
Earlier last year, Excitech launched its own PCaaS offering known as the ‘Excitech Design as a Service Package’, which addresses the specific workflow requirements of construction and manufacturing sector businesses. Learn more about our PCaaS offering here.
. Understand its impact on traditional PC sales.){kind=link}