StarHub unveils device subscription service for SMEs

It will be for a monthly flat fee.

StarHub launched a new service that provides small-to-medium sized enterprises (SMEs) with the devices, software and technical support necessary to manage their IT needs effectively at a monthly flat fee.

The device subscription service is part of StarHub Enterprise Hubbing strategy. According to StarHub Vice President for Enterprise Solutions Sebastian Tan, this is crafted help SMEs raise productivity through IT upgrade and scale up operation by adding employees.

"Rising business costs and hiring difficulty remain top concerns among local SMEs. With Device Subscription Service, StarHub can help SMEs manage these challenges effectively by lowering upfront IT investment as well as taking away the complexity of maintaining an IT team," Tan said.

He furthered that as the IT spending is incurred as monthly expense rather than an upfront capital investment, SMEs woild be able to better allocate resources towards growing their core business.

For the device needs, StarHub tapped HP to provide provide high-performing desktop and notebook PCs, as well as print devices for the new Device Subscription Service.

SMEs can choose from a variety of price plans to access the right combination of devices that best address their needs over 24 or 36 months.

"All new and existing StarHub Business Fibre Broadband or Business Mobile customers can enjoy a limited-time offer of $15 monthly savings for every Device Subscription Service plan subscribed," Starhub said.

After the discount, the Office User plan charges $43.00 per month for the use of a HP ProDesk 400 Desktop Mini while the Mobile User plan, priced at $48.00 per month provides access to a HP ProBook 430 G3 Notebook.

SMEs can also avail of the high-speed, professional-quality color printing.

More so, SME customers can subscribe to Device Subscription Service on top of StarHub's Smart Office Suite, to enjoy a super-sized bundle of fibre broadband, mobile connectivity, office phone service, and related hardware, software and IT support.