Secrets of teh Technology Industry

Have you ever wondered what the IT sector doesn’t want you to know?

Just as with every industry, there’s a few well-kept trade secrets in IT to help you make better decisions when it comes to purchasing, maintaining and disposing of IT hardware.  

We’re here to lift the veil on the technology sector and bring some of these secrets into the light, to help inform your IT decision making and maximise your budget.  

Refurbished Hardware can Perform Just as Well as New Technology 

The second hand car market is thriving and the majority of cars on the road are second, or even third hand. This would never be the case if the product was seen as less capable of performing.

So why do we think differently about our technology?  

Refurbished is growing in the technology sector, from a phone, laptop and tablet standpoint – with many opting for refurbished devices. Again, this just proves that the difference between new and refurbished is a lot less than we have originally been led to believe.  

Moreover, server technology lends itself to refurbishment in a way that phones, laptops and PCs can’t. With their modular build, each aspect and component of a device can be upgraded, repaired, improved or refurbished to create a solution that performs and feels as new.  

Configuration is King 

This brings us nicely into secret number two – configuration is king.  

By configuring your device with the best components available to you, and following the latest advice on configuration best practice, refurbished technology can not only match, but even outperform new.  

This means that you can choose refurbished without compromising on performance – in fact, you may even end up with a more powerful and capable device as a result.  

This means that refurbished hardware should be a consideration when refreshing your technology. And often coming with a 3-year warranty as standard, there’s really no downside! 

Upgrading Your Components Can Add Years onto Device Lifespan 

Not only do component level upgrades boost performance, but they can also keep your technology running for longer, lengthening the time between refreshes.  

In a world in which technology contracts dictate how long we own a piece of hardware, and force us into arguably premature refreshes, component level upgrades can help you break the cycle.  

By upgrading components, the device will be capable of running for longer and meeting the needs of your organisation. This gives you some freedom on how long you run technology for, and on how and where you use devices that may be able to support other areas of your business rather than heading for end of life.  

Your Redundant Technology Might be Worth More Than You Think  

When it comes to end of life, not just of technology but most things, we can all be guilty of assuming that what we own is worthless. But when it comes to IT equipment, often this isn’t the case.  

Think about it – we spend thousands on the equipment used to operate our businesses from servers to full suites of PCs, networking equipment and storage. It would be wrong to assume that all of this money has simply gone down the drain.  

Even if we do realise the value, the effort of removing the equipment in line with industry requirements can often be headache enough to put it off.  

But what if we told you that there was a way to securely and sustainably dispose of your hardware whilst recouping value? That’s where an ITAD service becomes your best friend.  

ITAD services allow companies to remove redundant kit in a hassle-free way, in line with industry compliance, and also receive some value for their technology. This value comes down to what you have to remove, as well as the level of service you need to remain compliant, according to your business and the industry you work in.  

Tools of the Trade 

So how do you make use of these secrets to optimise your IT decisions? Well, you wouldn’t believe it, but we have 3 tools and services designed to help you get the most out of your technology as easily as possible.  

Firstly, our configure to order tool allows you to build a fully bespoke, and completely compatible server model from scratch to rival the performance of new for a reduced price.

We also offer a comprehensive parts finder to help you identify the components you need and that work with your server model. This helps you identify spares, upgrades and replacements quickly and easily and keep your devices in use for longer. 

Lastly, Techbuyer’s tiered ITAD service is on hand to remove all redundant equipment. Simply get in touch with our team and they can get the ball rolling on the best solution for your needs.