Ingram Micro has set out to simplify the equipment procurement and billing process for channel partners and customers with a Technology-as-a-Service program.
The Irvine, Calif.-based distributor will make it possible for solution providers to rent new or refurbished devices, bundled with cloud and managed services, to their end users with only a three-month commitment required, according to Kelly Carter, executive director of Ingram Micro Financial Services. Both hardware and services are bundled into a consolidated monthly invoice, Carter said.
"Partners need multi-vendor solutions they can bundle together," Carter told CRN. "This isn't common, and it's a real differentiator for us." You can read the rest here