This document recommends refreshing laptops every three years, desktops every four, and servers and storage every five to reduce failures tied to aging hardware. It explains that as equipment nears the end of its MTBF, risks such as outages, data corruption, and performance issues increase. Planned purchasing improves budgeting, ensures inventory availability, and enables quantity discounts. Delaying refreshes leads to limited availability, higher costs, inconsistent environments, and more support issues. Keeping infrastructure current helps avoid downtime and maintain productivity.

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