SMART helps refurbishers reduce costs in several ways.
No MDOS Servers or On-Premises Infrastructure
Traditional Microsoft refurbishment programmes often required dedicated MDOS servers and supporting infrastructure.
SMART moves these services to the cloud, eliminating the cost of purchasing, maintaining, backing up, and supporting additional hardware.
Reduced Administration
SMART automates many of the tasks associated with Windows licensing and MAR compliance, including licence management, reporting, facility management, and validation checks.
This reduces the amount of time staff spend on administration and allows them to focus on processing devices.
Faster Device Processing
SMART includes tools that help technicians prepare devices more quickly, including:
- Automated licence injection
- Driver detection and installation
- Windows compatibility validation
- Imaging and deployment tools
The faster a device can be processed, the lower the labour cost per device.
Fewer Costly Mistakes
SMART includes safeguards that help prevent common issues such as:
- Processing unsupported Windows 11 devices
- Missing drivers
- Compliance reporting errors
Avoiding these mistakes can save significant time and money.
Reduced Returns
SMART makes it easy to validate devices before they leave the refurbishment process, helping identify issues that could otherwise result in customer returns or support requests.
Increased Device Value
A correctly licensed device can often command a higher value than an unlicensed device.
SMART also provides verification and trust-building tools that help refurbishers demonstrate compliance to customers, suppliers, and auditors.
Summary
SMART saves money by reducing infrastructure costs, lowering administration, increasing technician productivity, reducing errors, and helping refurbishers maximise the value of the devices they sell.