Choosing between extending the life of your assets and an equipment refresh can be challenging. Third party maintenance for EOL hardware can provide cost-effective support and minimize downtime, while avoiding the expensive investment of a total refresh. However, knowing when to retire equipment is crucial. Consider an upgrade if:
Performance Issues: Equipment that can no longer handle current system workload or more frequent equipment failures affecting productivity.
High Maintenance Costs: Rising repair costs outweigh the benefits of keeping old equipment.
Incompatibility: Inability to support new software or integrate with modern systems.
Security Risks: Older equipment no longer receives security updates or patches, increasing vulnerability.
Recovered Value: If equipment is still valuable on the secondary market, it may be beneficial in the long run to sell now and offset the costs of a refresh.
Balancing these factors helps you decide whether to maintain or refresh your IT infrastructure for optimal performance and efficiency.
If a refresh is the best option, be sure to reach out to an IT asset recovery service that can not only handle the decommissioning of your equipment in an efficient and responsible manner but will get you the best value out of your investment.
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