This briefing explains why proactive network lifecycle management is essential as aging, end-of-support hardware, delayed upgrades and neglected patching increase security risk and reduce reliability. Page 1 shows how technical debt accumulates when refresh projects are postponed and highlights the need for scalable, resilient networks. Page 2 outlines best practices for assessing infrastructure, planning refreshes, ensuring configuration compliance, maintaining accurate asset inventories and aligning with vendor support cycles. Expected outcomes include a clear methodology, structured refresh planning and actionable steps to safely retire outdated equipment.

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