How to pitch DaaS to your CFO: the deck, numbers, and talking points
Pitch DaaS to your CFO with the 8-slide deck, TCO math, and risk-reversal language Indian IT heads use to get approved on the first meeting.
National insurer device management: how 2,500 field laptops run across India
By Arjun Mehta, Device Operations Lead, Sirius Star, Last updated 19 May 2026 National insurer device management at the 2,500 device scale is not a procurement problem. It is a logistics problem dressed as a CapEx conversation. The CFO of one national insurer we work with stared at a Rs.21 crore four-year laptop refresh quote…
DLM with in-house IT: why nobody on your team gets replaced
By Arjun Mehta, Device Operations Lead, Sirius Star, Last updated 7 July 2026 Last quarter we audited a 280-person Andheri pharma exporter whose IT manager spent his Saturday morning reimaging six laptops by hand. His MD wanted to roll out DLM with in-house IT support. The MD’s exact question was, “If we bring Sirius Star…
DaaS TCO 500 devices: when “DaaS sounds expensive” is wrong
By Arjun Mehta, Device Operations Lead, Sirius Star, Last updated 17 May 2026 On this page Why “DaaS sounds expensive” is a sticker-price illusion The DaaS TCO 500 devices comparison table The four hidden costs DaaS bundles into one bill Where the “we will just buy them” number quietly leaks DaaS TCO 500 devices: a…
DaaS vs laptop leasing in India: not the same thing
DaaS vs laptop leasing are not the same thing in India. Leasing finances the hardware. DaaS runs the whole device lifecycle. Here is the rupee math, the hidden line items, and a CFO decision flow.
The real cost of running laptops past refresh date
Running laptops past refresh date can cost a 500-laptop Indian fleet Rs.42-58 lakh a year in hidden expenses. Real numbers, fix paths, fleet math.
DaaS cost per device India: what you actually pay per month
DaaS cost per device India runs approx Rs.1,800 to Rs.6,500 per month. Real fleet pricing by device class, contract length, and what is actually included.
The real laptop total cost of ownership in India: ₹60K is just the opening move
Laptop total cost of ownership in India is approx ₹2.4L over 4 years, not the ₹60K sticker. CFO-grade TCO breakdown for 200+ device fleets.
What is device lifecycle management, and why should Indian IT teams care?
Device lifecycle management (DLM) covers every phase of your device fleet — from procurement and deployment through support, refresh, and certified disposal. Learn how Indian businesses reduce IT costs and go zero-capex with a structured DLM programme from Sirius Star.
The IT asset disposal rules Indian companies keep getting wrong
IT asset disposal in India requires DPDP-compliant data destruction, CPCB-authorized recyclers, and audit trails. A 6-step ITAD compliance checklist for Indian companies with 100+ devices.
