Educational institutions are currently caught between shrinking IT budgets and rising hardware costs. Traditionally, this leads to delayed investments, leaving staff and students with aging, unreliable technology. At XMA, we believe that education organisations do not need to wait for a budget increase to modernise. Instead, you need a connected approach to funding and lifecycle management.  

Turn Old Tech into New Budget 

Lenovo ConnectEd offers a smarter way to refresh your classroom technology by turning your old equipment into a financial asset. 

How it works: 

• Trade in any brand: You don’t need to be trading in old Lenovo kit. We accept qualifying devices from any manufacturer. 

• Get up to £150 back: For every qualifying new Lenovo device you purchase, you can receive up to £150 from your old trade-ins. 

• Move to Lenovo: Use the value you’ve recovered to upgrade to Lenovo hardware – the brand favoured by educators for its durability and classroom performance. 

• Flexible payments: Use Lenovo Financial Services to spread the remaining cost, making your budget work harder and go further. 

And we’re making it even more rewarding to upgrade your institution’s IT infrastructure. For a limited time, enjoy a bonus 10% Cashback when you choose AMD accelerated devices bundled with Microsoft Shape the Future discounted Windows 11 licenses. Lenovo’s Display Boost adds to the savings, with £10 – £25 cashback when purchased with a qualifying product. The same goes for accessories, and save up to a massive £500 when you purchase qualifying servers.

Security and Sustainability, Simplified

Managing the end of a device’s life can be a headache, but we’ve made it simple. It delivers peace of mind as well as value for money:

• Certified Data Security: Ensure your legacy technology is completely wiped. We employ National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) fully accredited Blancco secure data erasure to meet your strict data protection compliance requirements.
• Responsible Sustainability: XMA and Lenovo handle the complete Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) hardware collection and recycling process. We repurpose or recycle your old kit responsibly, resulting in millions of kilograms of CO2e saved and 0% waste sent to landfill. This helps your school hit environmental targets without additional administrative work
• Predictable Cycles: By recovering the value of your assets now, you can plan your next refresh with confidence rather than waiting for a budget windfall.

Ready to see how much your legacy estate is worth? Explore the full terms at https://lenovoconnected.com/ or contact your XMA account manager to discuss a joined-up strategy for your school. You can also contact us at enquiries@xma.co.uk.