Tech hardware vendors are focusing on a new business model that features as-a-service and subscription elements to compete with public cloud offerings and drive topline growth. They expect the subscription model will provide customers with the value they are seeking — tech spending aligned with business needs and the ability to free up resources to focus on core competencies — which, in turn, drives a predictable and renewable revenue stream. The transition to this business model requires investments in all business functions. In this report, we lay out the organizational shifts and functional changes required for a successful pivot.