Not just the upfront capital expenditure which, for specialist software, can cost many thousands of pounds per seat, but the ongoing costs: upgrades, revisions and new seats.

With the requirement to show cost-effectiveness, public sector organisations want to spread the cost of software – and keep it as a fixed cost over a fixed term. The solution for many is software subscription, or Software as a Service (SaaS).

This pay-as-you-go approach, paying per seat, per hour or according to functionality used, makes sound economic sense. Software subscriptions offer huge advantages:

• Predictability in terms of budget with agreed, periodic, tax-efficient payments and no big upfront outlay
• Ease of acquisition with the ability to increase the number of licences without having to wait until the budget becomes available
• Ease of managing change, with the ability to reduce licences, should the requirement arise
• Peace of mind regarding legal licence use
• Accessing the software you need, when you need it, with automatic upgrades

Syscap offers a true end-to-end SaaS service that covers every avenue in the software as a service process – and delivers real advantages to the public sector. Whatever your organisation, we can offer a solution that will suit your budget and your needs.

If you’re considering a loan, lease, HP, rental or other finance arrangement to help your organisation acquire IT (computer desktop, laptop or server hardware, software, training or services), talk to Syscap first.