1.The computer and related facilities become the assets of the buying company.
2.It may be cheaper in long-term with tax advantages.
3.The company can decide to sell the computer or related facilities to generate cash, which will depend on the market value of the facility to be sold.
4.Frequent expenditure is not expected, where the manufacturer enters maintenance agreements with the buying company.
5.Since the company owns the computer and the related facilities, there are no extra charges for additional work done, as in renting.
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