Highlights Single source for financing worldwide Truly global support for global companies 100% financing for hardware, software and services Including Sun and third party suppliers Financing for installation and up-front taxes Programs to offload the risk inherent in IT acquisition; freedom from obsolescence Technology refresh options and bundled products and services Flexible plans for off-balance sheet treatment Monthly payments closely match the benefits of use Industry focus including private and public sector programs.

Full spectrum of offerings

Based on a modular suite of programs that we will expand over time, we offer everything from a simple loan-based product for a single location to long-term structured finance solutions for systematic IT growth spanning the globe. Sun Microsystems Finance^SM has the experience, the reach and the products to reduce risk, manage growth and deliver unparalleled value.

Sun Microsystems Finance plans encompass the total IT solution from Sun and third-party suppliers, integrating hardware, extended service warranties, software licenses, and professional services. This delivers new levels of financial as well as operational protection for your technology installations.

Helping your entire business

Sun Microsystems Finance looks at IT not as an end in itself, but as a driver to help your entire business. We believe that, once freed from financial constraints, our customers are able to use IT effectively to meet the rapid changes in business requirements and turn technology into a competitive advantage. Matching the right solutions - or creating new ones - to meet your specific technology, budget or business objectives requires responsiveness, flexibility, strong resources, and a dedication to quality service delivery. Sun Microsystems Finance fulfills these requirements.

Plans for each step of the way

Like our software counterparts, the components of our Sun ValuePlus^SM financing suite are like applets - functional and unique on their own, and yet able to be combined to make a custom solution for your organisation. Sun Microsystems Finance offers financial support no matter what stage of the IT life cycle you're in, from the very beginning with budgeting, planning and growth curves, progressing through procurement and implementation, to the end of the cycle with displacement and product disposal.