PC-as-a-Service: What It Is and How It Can Help Your Business
PC-as-a-Service: What It Is and How It Can Help Your Business
Ace Cloud Hosting’s article by Julie Watson explains PC-as-a-Service (PCaaS) — a subscription-based model where companies lease PCs, software, and management from a provider instead of owning hardware. PCaaS converts capital expenses (CapEx) into operational ones (OpEx) while outsourcing deployment, configuration, upgrades, and support. It differs from Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS), which delivers virtual desktops via the cloud, and from Device-as-a-Service, which covers a broader range of endpoints. Benefits include scalability, lifecycle management, predictable costs, and reduced IT overhead; drawbacks include leasing lock-in and lack of hardware ownership. PCaaS suits growing businesses seeking flexibility without upfront investment, while DaaS provides platform independence and remote ac
