IBM
Global Financing
Solution Brief
The IBM Global
Financing advantage
for PureSystems
Flexible financing solutions for IBM PureSystems
Highlights
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Turn up-front costs into low monthly
payments
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Align cash outlays to anticipated project
benefits
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Accelerate your project’s cash flow
break-even point
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Conserve cash for other strategic
initiatives
A new breed of systems
IBM PureSystems™ is a new breed of system that delivers on the prom-
ise of Smarter Computing, combining the flexibility of a general purpose
system, the elasticity of cloud and the simplicity of an appliance. It is an
Expert Integrated System that fundamentally changes the experience and
economics of IT.
As you consider the business benefits that PureSystems can provide, you
may also ask yourself what financing options are available and best for
your business.
Customized payment options for
IBM PureSystems
In today’s economic environment, budgets are tight and there is contin-
ued pressure to lower cost and increase productivity. Companies need
to conserve cash, yet grow their business and keep up with the latest
technologies to maintain a competitive edge. IBM Global Financing
provides credit-qualified clients a source of financing that will help
meet their organization’s financial needs and pay for their PureSystems
solutions.
Whether you are consolidating platforms, optimizing your IT infrastruc-
ture or transitioning to a cloud model, IBM Global Financing offers
customized lease and loan options to help make PureSystems affordable.
With highly competitive rates, flexible terms and the ability to offer
multiple-period financing for the full solution—including
consulting
services, software and hardware from IBM and non-IBM IT suppliers—
IBM Global Financing can enable you to take charge of your
PureSystems implementation.
Partnering with IBM Global Financing drives
tangible results
IBM Global Financing helps you turn upfront costs into low monthly
payments, with no upfront cash outlay required. This helps conserve
your cash for other strategic business needs while helping you manage
your budget. IBM Global Financing also can also help you:
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Better align cash outlays to anticipated project benefits
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Accelerate your project’s cash flow break-even point
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Help lower you total cost of ownership with savings up to 16 percent
compared to outright purchase with a fair market value lease
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Additionally, financing with IBM Global Financing reduces risk of
IT technology obsolescence and:
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Provides flexible options to expand and upgrade at mid or end of lease
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Reduces end of life worries with IT equipment removal
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Helps you effectively manage IT lifecycle and reduce operational costs
Why IBM?
As the world’s largest IT financier, with more than 30 years of experience
in the business, global reach, and a thorough understanding of credit and
risk, IBM Global Financing is in a unique position to help your business
with its PureSystems acquisition.
For more information
Learn what many clients already know about the value of working with
us. Find out more about flexible funding options that best fit your
unique needs by contacting your IBM Global Financing representative
or IBM Business Partner, or visiting:
ibm.com/financing
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Represents Net Present Value savings over a 36 month period
for an IT infrastructure Fair Market Value lease, “best credit”
customer. Current IBM Global Financing monthly rate for
IBM hardware used to calculate PV savings.
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