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Lease Solutions for Education
Aspen Capital offers customized technology solutions for colleges, universities and K-12 schools. Our programs help leverage resources, control costs and create a structured, predictable, and budget-friendly technology refresh program.
Lead the Way in Academia
Aspen’s custom technology lease solutions allow you to be at the forefront of technology in academia. Our programs enable students and faculty to be equipped with standardized technology that can be economically supported and refreshed, facilitating the use of current technology in and beyond the classroom.
Why Lease Technology?
Equipment Standardization
All participants have equal access to the same technology
Promotes collaborative learning
Customization to address each user's unique needs
Facilitates the classroom pedagogical process
Supports distance learning
Eliminates Down Time
Implement a loaner pool if a student breaks or loses a device
Define a structured warranty repair
Include accidental damage protection when available from manufacturer
Critical Components of a Technology Lease Program
Budget Friendly - Eliminate Unplanned Costs
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Acquire equipment when needed and delay payment until next budget cycle
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Spread cost over multiple budget years, allowing you to equip more users
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No overlapping lease payments, use the transitional period to refresh & replace
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Save operational resources by retaining a portion of the assets when necessary
Asset Management
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Customizable asset tracking, includes user, department, unique ID, purpose, program, etc.
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Generate revenue, self maintain when available
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Ensure data security with Department of Defense-level data wiping
School Purchase Program
Includes equipment of various ages and capabilities
No strategy to ensure equipment is kept current
Technology staff is focused on break/fix problems
End of life disposal costs are paid by school
Large upfront cash outlay, eliminating an entire year’s budget and beyond
School Purchase Program
vs
School Lease Program
School Leased
Program
Maintain equipment standards
Budgeted and planned refresh cycle
Frees IT staff to focus on users
End of life costs included in lease program
Pay over the course of the lease term
Risk/Benefit Analysis
Risks/Benefits for Learning Institution
Benefits
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Gain a competitive edge
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Increase student retention
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Allow students to keep devices at end of the lease
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Leverage cost over two budget cycles
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Standardize Technology
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Reduces support costs
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Provide equal access for all students
Risks
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Managing equipment inventory associated with all 1:1 initiatives
Risks/Benefits for Students
Benefits
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Equal technology access for ALL students
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Implement an “Earn Your Device” policy when finishing program
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Onsite support
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No technology down time with access to loaner pool
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Immediately ready to learn with preconfigured devices
Risks
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Students are responsible for technology wear and tear
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Must return equipment if exit program early
