The world is awash in endpoints.
And organizations are only ramping up their spending on laptops, phones, IoT sensors, and other devices in 2025.
If those endpoints are not managed and tracked adequately, they can expose your organization to breaches, costing millions of dollars.
Stringent device lifecycle management with best-in-class tools can help maintain visibility and secure all your endpoints.
That’s why the rest of this guide explores five powerful device lifecycle management (DLM) tools for varied use cases and all organizational sizes.
Let’s begin.
TL;DR
- Device lifecycle management tools help track or manage endpoints from purchase to secure disposal.
- Because device spending hits $810 B in 2025 while CMDB accuracy lags; unmanaged assets mean audit fines and cyber‑risk.
- We picked Workwize, IBM Maximo, Ivanti Neurons, ManageEngine AssetExplorer, and ServiceNow—each built for different device lifecycle management use‑cases.
- Your next step should be to identify your biggest gap (in visibility, workflow, or disposal), sign up for a free trial, and test integrations with HR, finance, and SecOps before committing.