Hardware sourcing used to be simpler. Most teams bought what the OEM listed as new and planned deployments around those available models. But over the past few years, shifting supply chains, tighter capital budgets, and frequent lifecycle changes have made that approach feel increasingly restrictive. These pressures have widened the [...]
Mid-market and enterprise IT teams are expected to keep environments stable, secure, and scalable while stretching every dollar as far as possible. It’s a balancing act that gets harder every year as lead times fluctuate and product lifecycles accelerate. Many organizations don’t realize there’s an OEM-backed sourcing option that rarely [...]
No matter what kind of business or industry you work in, it's hard to escape the constant influx of new innovations and technologies. Unfortunately, this rapid progression often leaves behind a trail of outdated IT equipment. While the business implications of this are evident, there's a deeper environmental concern that [...]
One of the biggest challenges facing today's IT leaders is that now, more than ever, IT equipment becomes obsolete at an extremely fast rate. As companies upgrade their systems, they're left with a significant issue: what to do with the old equipment? The answer? IT Asset Disposition (ITAD), a process [...]
Today's IT leaders face the constant need to update their organizations' IT infrastructure to stay ahead in the game. While necessary, this inevitably leads to a buildup of outdated IT assets awaiting disposal. Ensuring proper IT asset disposition (ITAD) is not just an environmental responsibility; it's paramount for data security. [...]
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, networking equipment forms the backbone of every organization's IT infrastructure. As an IT manager, you're constantly seeking ways to optimize your budget while ensuring top-notch performance. That's where refurbished networking equipment steps in, offering a cost-effective solution that doesn't compromise on performance. Let’s explore [...]
IT leaders have had a tough couple of years. Overnight, you had to get everyone online and keep them there – month after month. Then, you’re finally headed back to the office with the budget to get after some long overdue server and storage upgrades when suddenly….screech. Now you’re facing [...]
It’s been a tough couple of years for the supply chain. There’s no sign of a full recovery in sight as many industries struggle to fulfill the desire for their products, which is why we are going to dive into the nuances of refurbished network equipment. One area where companies [...]
Original equipment manufacturers are feeling the pinch of a worldwide computer chip shortage that’s creating delays in various industries. Caused by a combination of pandemic-related closures, production challenges, and demand spikes, the shortage is having an immediate impact on consumer products, like automobiles, laptops, tablets, and 5G smartphones. We believe [...]
Making the investment to update your networking equipment can be expensive. Coupled with the fact that you likely aren’t working with an unlimited IT budget, it can feel like an even bigger expense. This can be especially true if you’ve always purchased new equipment. Equipment that is seen as reliable, [...]
