Hardware Refresh
A hardware refresh, in the context of information technology (IT), refers to the process of systematically upgrading or replacing an organization's existing computer hardware, such as servers, workstations, laptops, and other IT equipment. The primary goal of a hardware refresh is to maintain or improve the efficiency, performance, security, and reliability of an organization's IT infrastructure. This is achieved by replacing outdated or underperforming hardware with new, up-to-date equipment.
Key elements of a hardware refresh include:
Assessment and Planning: Before undertaking a hardware refresh, an organization should assess its existing hardware and determine which components or systems are due for an upgrade. This involves evaluating factors such as age, performance, reliability, and compliance with current software requirements.
Budgeting: Determining the budget for the hardware refresh is a critical step. It involves estimating the cost of new equipment, software licenses, installation, and any associated services.
Equipment Selection: Choosing the right hardware is crucial. This includes selecting servers, workstations, laptops, networking equipment, and peripherals that align with the organization's needs, budget, and performance requirements.
Migration Planning: Planning the migration process is essential to ensure a smooth transition from old hardware to new. This includes data migration, software installation, and user training if necessary.
Deployment: Installing and configuring the new hardware according to the migration plan. This may involve installing operating systems, software applications, and data transfer.
Testing: Thoroughly testing the new hardware and software to ensure that everything works as expected. This includes hardware diagnostics, software functionality checks, and performance testing.
Data Migration: Transferring data from old systems to new systems, which may include data backup and restoration, data replication, or other data transfer methods.
User Training and Support: Providing training and support to end-users to help them adapt to the new hardware and software. This is important for ensuring a successful transition and maximizing productivity.
Disposal of Old Hardware: Properly disposing of or recycling the old hardware in an environmentally responsible manner, taking into account data security and privacy concerns.
Documentation: Maintaining records of the hardware refresh process, including configurations, licenses, and warranties, for future reference and compliance purposes.
A well-executed hardware refresh can result in several benefits for an organization, including improved performance, increased security, reduced downtime, enhanced user productivity, and potential cost savings due to decreased maintenance and support expenses associated with older hardware. It also helps organizations stay up to date with technology trends and software requirements, ensuring they remain competitive and compliant with industry standards and regulations.
The entire world is going either Hybrid or 100% Remote. No matter how your company works and when you plan to do a device refresh, there are two things that is very clear:
The tech investment you make should help you achieve and sustain for future growth.
It should help your employees stay fully protected and productive across all the devices.
Oryx360 can help you and your company make the right choice in hardware device that would best address the above two points. Reach our sales agents to find out more about how we could help you on this using Microsoft Surface devices.
Article from "Microsoft" about Surface and Microsoft 365
"Surface and Microsoft 365 can help your organization adapt to new work patterns like these. The Forrester study found that after switching to Surface, organizations reported benefits to employee productivity and collaboration, IT efficiency, and cost savings from better security and device consolidation. The mobility features provided by LTE-enabled Surface devices can help users stay productive and connected, even when Wi-Fi and electricity aren’t available. For example, Surface Pro 7+ can use Fast Charging to power the battery up to 80% in as little as 60 minutes, perfect for workers switching frequently between different environments. In the Forrester study, Surface also helped organizations support hybrid working in a more scalable way by simplifying and reducing the number of devices and solutions. Prior to using Surface, they often had multiple devices for each employee versus a single Surface device. With Surface and Microsoft 365 working together, organizations were able to streamline and consolidate overlapping and resource-intensive collaboration and security solutions. "
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