It’s a fine line, determining when to junk old IT equipment. On the one hand, as a thrifty IT manager, you want to squeeze all the bang from your hardware buck, especially in this economy. On the ...

Managing hardware inventory is crucial for maintaining efficient IT infrastructure. Proper organization helps service teams to track, maintain, and replace hardware components at the right time.

1. Why “running fine” is the best time to act When everything appears healthy, you have the luxury of making calm, strategic decisions about your infrastructure. Aging components do not fail overnight ...

The Army's Common Hardware Systems (CHS) program takes a holistic approach to contracting by providing a one-stop-shop across a system's lifecycle, supporting it from cradle to grave. "Because CHS is ...

While I might quibble with Christopher Dawson's choice of entry-level PCs the points he makes are right on. Christopher alludes to lifecycle management but doesn't really explain why it is so ...

Never before have agencies been responsible for managing so many moving parts in so many locations. Expansion in the use of mobile devices, software applications, networking gear and other ...

Take advantage of asset management, warranties and staff training to ease help-desk support calls, cut costs and bolster user productivity. Managing hundreds or thousands of PCs is not easy. Different ...

The right life cycle management approach when it comes to network hardware and data center cabling will help IT organizations do more while optimizing their budget. High-quality, reliable network ...

The biggest challenges facing Channel stakeholders include performance concerns, as there's an ongoing desire for the latest technology and a perception that refurbished tech is inferior. Revenue is ...

Product Lifecycle Management offerings have helped companies manage their product lifecycles for decades, reducing costs, improving quality and making customers happy. Surprisingly, though, such a ...