With 2022 done and dusted, it's time to take a step back before you prepare to tackle 2023! A lot happened last year. The COVID-19 pandemic has continued to shape the way we live and work. Additionally, many more organisations started to realise the strategic financial implications of the IFRS 16 standard.
Finally, we launched our Quadrent Green Lease product in New Zealand and Australia, giving large organisations a way to be at the forefront of innovation and digitisation, while reducing e-waste and emissions and helping vulnerable communities get online to take part in the digital economy.
After the holiday season finishes, a whole new year will begin, filled with new opportunities and challenges. With that said, it's essential not to forget the lessons learnt from 2022.
In this article, we showcase our five most-read articles from 2022. By reading through these articles, you'll be better prepared for whatever 2023 has to throw at you.
In a New Zealand first, Quadrent and the Bank of New Zealand are stepping up to the challenge of eliminating e-waste entering landfill - introducing the revolutionary Quadrent Green Lease. This sustainable technology lifecycle solution encourages businesses to rethink traditional supply chain and asset ownership models, by leasing technology with an environmental conscience. Devices beyond their useful life within an organisation will be correctly recycled or repurposed by Quadrent and then redistributed into communities in need across New Zealand.
Companies of all sizes, sectors and stages in their development have an ongoing responsibility to demonstrate a commitment to environmental safety, responsible social practices and unwavering integrity. To make the process simpler for modern firms tackling this expansive challenge head-on Quadrent joined forces with PwC and Oxygen Consulting to host a webinar sharing simple steps towards launching your ESG journey successfully.
Quadrent is delighted to announce a partnership with ANZCO Foods, one of New Zealand’s leading exporters. Through this Quadrent Green Lease agreement, 200 quality laptops will be donated each year to charities like Te Rourou, Vodafone Aotearoa Foundation's Toitū te Toki programme for distribution in schools across the nation.
Knowing the total cost of ownership (TCO) for your business's existing technology assets is critical to ensuring you are informed and making the right commercial decisions for your future technology refreshes. Importantly, this knowledge empowers you to be confident in the allocation of your financial resources toward core business priorities and your people.
In this article, we take a look at the importance of calculating the TCO for IT equipment, and how accurate and advanced TCO planning can give Transport and Logistics businesses the confidence and objectivity to make the right decisions.
Are you looking to get your business the equipment it needs without breaking the bank? Leasing is an attractive option that lets companies take advantage of cost-savings and stay up-to-date with leading technology. However, with so many different types of leasing available, getting a handle on how best to use them can be complex. This article will bring insight into what leases are all about, providing valuable information for utilising this powerful asset management tool in your organisation's favour.