Old tech feels “thrifty” until it quietly drains hours from every engagement. Watch for these five signals—and what to do about them.
- You’re still on Windows 10.
Support ends Oct 14, 2025. Plan your Windows 11 migration now; use ESU only as a temporary bridge while you replace aging machines. - Same tickets, every week.
Recurring printer errors, Teams call drops, random reboots. The fix isn’t another ticket—it’s a refresh. - Your software won’t play nice.
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Legacy tools that don’t integrate with cloud platforms or MFA slow onboarding and create security gaps.
- Your devices slow the team.
If a laptop takes 10 minutes to boot or freezes in video reviews, that’s lost margin. Audit anything older than 3–5 years for performance and energy use. - Old‑school protection.
If your firewall/AV stack hasn’t changed in years, your threat model has. Move to modern EDR, DNS filtering, app control, and least‑privilege.
A sensible refresh rhythm
- 36–48‑month device lifecycle with rolling replacements each quarter.
- Standard hardware images per role; add RAM/SSD where it buys time.
- Replace first in finance, payroll, and partner laptops (highest risk/impact).
- Track total ticket volume and boot times to prove ROI post‑refresh.
Upgrades aren’t for bragging rights—they’re how you protect files, speed reviews, and keep clients happy in the fall rush.
You Don’t Have To Go It Alone
If you’re looking for a knowledgeable team of professionals to help you navigate the transition to new technology – and alert you when things are out-of-date – get in touch with our team to schedule a FREE 10-Minute Discovery Call. During this quick conversation, we’ll be able to map out the next steps to take to keep your business secure, productive and cost-effective. To schedule, call us at 855-737-8277 or click here.
