Starting your offshore team is exciting — but it also comes with important decisions. One of the first (and most critical) is simple:

How will you equip your new team with the hardware they need to succeed?

There are three main options to consider:

• Bring Your Own Device (BYOD): Offshore staff use their personal laptops or desktops.
• Buy the Equipment Yourself: You purchase and manage all devices directly.
• Deployed Hardware Leasing: A fully managed service where Deployed supplies, maintains, and protects all staff devices.

Each approach has pros and cons. The best choice depends on your business needs, budget, and how much control—or responsibility—you want to take on.

To simplify your decision, start with two questions:

👉 Do I want to own and manage the hardware myself?
👉 Or would I rather have experts handle it, so I can focus on growing my business?

Option 1: Personal Devices (BYOD) — What Could Go Wrong?

BYOD might look like an easy, low-cost solution, but it comes with serious risks:

• Performance issues: Most personal laptops or desktops aren’t built for business workloads. Expect crashes, slowness, and compatibility problems—especially in demanding roles like developers, animators, or BIM designers.
• Security gaps: With BYOD, you have no control over antivirus updates, operating system patches, household access, or unsafe USB/email usage. Every weak point increases your exposure to data breaches.
• Compliance risks: Mishandled data can quickly lead to violations and costly penalties.

✅ Best for: Short-term freelancers or casual roles with limited access.
❌ Risky for: Full-time offshore staff handling sensitive projects.

Bottom line: Saving on hardware upfront isn’t worth the risk of data breaches, downtime, and compliance failures.

Option 2: Buying the Equipment Yourself — More Control, More Responsibility

Owning your offshore team’s hardware means you control the specs—but also carry the full burden:

• Replacement cycles: Devices typically need replacing every 3–5 years.
• Maintenance overhead: You’ll manage upgrades, repairs, reassignments, and returns.
• Remote delays: Even small issues can cause major downtime when your IT team is offsite.

Deployed can help with sourcing, setup, and even offer a security bundle with enterprise-grade monitoring, but the ongoing costs (and headaches) are yours to manage.

✅ Best for: Businesses with strong internal IT teams who want direct ownership.
❌ Challenging for: Companies scaling quickly or without in-house IT expertise.

Option 3: Deployed Hardware Leasing — The Smartest Move

With Deployed IT Managed Services, you eliminate hardware headaches and focus on growing your business.

Flexible Leasing Packages

• Devices tailored to role requirements—standard laptops to high-performance workstations.
• Packages available daily, weekly, or monthly.
• No upfront cost—just predictable, scalable pricing.

End-to-End IT Support

• Real-time system monitoring & automated updates.
• Responsive helpdesk under clear SLAs.
• Consistent performance whether staff are remote or in Deployed’s offices.

Built-In Security & Compliance

Every device includes:

• Full disk encryption (BitLocker).
• Endpoint protection & DNS filtering.
• Access restrictions to reduce internal risks.
• Enterprise-grade VPNs and firewalls.
• Secure disposal to protect data integrity.

Result: Your offshore operations stay safe, compliant, and scalable from day one.

Why Hardware Leasing Wins

When comparing BYOD, buying, and leasing, the difference is clear:

• BYOD: Low cost, high risk.
• Buying: High control, high overhead.
• Leasing: Fully managed, secure, and scalable.

Offshoring doesn’t need to be overwhelming. With Deployed, you get reliable tech, expert support, and peace of mind—so you can focus on growth.

Next Step: Book a Discovery Call

If you want offshore talent without compromising on quality, security, or support, book a discovery call with Deployed today.

Let’s build your team the right way.