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IDC Research Paper: The Corporate Refresh Cycle Grinds into Motion

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Aug 25, 2005, By none

Found in: Wireless / Mobile / Broadband

Turning over clients on a regular basis is the best practice, although there multiple opinions over the exact length of the life cycle. A reasonable rule of thumb is two-to-three years for portables and three-to-four for desktops. Thus, every year, an organization should budget sufficient capital to replace anywhere from 25% to 50% of its clients, depending on the mix of form factors and the conditions in which the PCs are used.

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