42 Trends Shaping the Future of IT

Hardware Lifecycle and Asset Management Trends

2025 was an essential year for lifecycle management in IT. For starters, Windows 10 support ended on October 14, 2025, and a significant share of older machines lacked the hardware specifications for a Windows 11 update.  

This led to a refresh cliff (you’ll see that 69% of current hardware won’t be supported by 2027), and you’ve got risk with a deadline. Meanwhile, leaders increasingly admit legacy kit slows innovation, and networks are aging out, too. 

With that in mind, here are the trends we noted:

1. Asset visibility has nearly equaled security as the biggest challenge for IT teams.

The Flexera 2025 State of ITAM Report states that complete visibility across the technology stack dropped to 43% (down from 47% the prior year), showing that asset tracking and visibility remain a major pain point for IT teams.

Moreover, Cascade Assets reports that 29% of IT teams cite asset management as one of the most significant organizational issues.  

Knowing what equipment they have, where it is, and how to get it back is a major headache for IT departments. This is especially true with so many employees working remotely.

The biggest challenges with asset management that teams face include:

• Keeping up with the upcoming end-of-life of Windows 10 and the replacement of devices to meet Windows 11 requirements
• Tracking and managing remotely deployed assets
• Reclaiming devices from remote associates and remote office locations that are ready for disposal
• The return of leased equipment coming off lease and being replaced with new equipment
• Having the time and manpower to deploy the older gear that needs to be replaced 

2. By 2026, most organizations will enter a period of forced modernization as 69% of current hardware will no longer be supported by 2027. 

This means a huge wave of equipment is about to become obsolete, creating a refresh cliff. Companies that don't plan for this will face significant security risks and potential operational failures. 

Additionally, NTT found that 71% of organizations report that their network assets are mostly aging or obsolete. This isn't a future problem; it's happening now. The majority of companies are already running on old gear, which leads to performance issues and makes it harder to adopt new technologies.

This goes hand in hand with the fact that IT budgets worldwide are expanding, and have hit $5.43 trillion in 2025, up from $7.9 % in 2024, according to Gartner. This is what is driving refresh cycles, platform consolidation, and AI-powered upgrades across the industry.

3. The C-suite will increasingly view legacy infrastructure as the biggest roadblock to business agility and competitive advantage.

The same NTT study says that 86% of companies say inadequate or outdated technology is holding back their innovation efforts. And even though companies are spending less on physical hardware (expenditure is down 15% since 2020), the old gear that remains is causing significant problems.

Old hardware is a direct roadblock to progress. Businesses can't build new, exciting services or improve their processes when the foundational technology can't keep up.

94% of top executives already believe that legacy infrastructure greatly affects their business innovation. Leadership is keenly aware that old systems are making their companies slow and inflexible. Your organization cannot respond quickly to market changes or customer needs with aging, outdated hardware and software.

4. The complexity of managing a fragmented technology environment is becoming unsustainable and is leading to a trend towards tool consolidation. 

According to IDC, more than 70% of enterprises use at least two Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) tools, and over one-third use three or more. 

This means deploying, updating, and removing software isn't a single, streamlined process. Many IT teams likely use one tool to manage PC software and another to manage mobile apps. This process leads to different workflows and makes company-wide software management more complex.

Going forward, the focus will be on adopting unified platforms that can 

• Streamline workflows across all devices (PCs, mobile, etc.), 
• Reduce operational overhead, and 
• Provide a single source of truth for security and compliance.

5. Senior tech leaders are addressing the lack of infrastructure visibility in their organizations. 

The above NTT report also notes that 82% of tech leaders agree that a lack of visibility across their network is causing them to react to problems rather than plan ahead. They simply don't have a single, clear picture of all the hardware and software they own.

With so many different vendors, contracts, and assets to track, there's a massive demand for a unified view. 89% of leaders agree that a single portal from a service provider is a key way to regain visibility and control over their entire technology estate. 

6. The IT asset management process is becoming more strategic. 

More organizations are treating asset management as a core business function, and 11% now classify their program as "strategic." This is an 8-point jump from last year. This shows that companies see value in tightly controlling their IT assets from purchase to disposal.

And with hybrid work here to stay, tracking and collecting remote assets is a top challenge for 29% of IT managers, according to the Cascade Asset report we cited above. This is because equipment is now scattered across multiple locations and teams, working across continents.

7. Companies are settling into a consistent 4 to 5-year refresh cycle for their computers.

Data from Cascade also revealed that, on average, laptops are retired after about 4.1 years, while desktops last around 4.6 years. Even with the pandemic's disruptions, the lifespan of these essential devices has remained stable.

Moreover, after a few tough years, the market for refurbished gear is booming again. The resale value of used laptops jumped by a huge 37.3% in the past year. This means companies are getting significantly more cash back on their old laptops, helping offset the cost of buying new ones.

On a side note, it’s been found that 81% of companies track their laptops, which makes them the most monitored asset. Servers (79%) and desktops (71%) follow closely behind.

That’s hardly surprising; laptops are the primary work tool for most employees, especially in remote and hybrid environments. 

Security and Compliance Trends

As expected, security got more attention than ever. The Change Healthcare ransomware saga entangled pharmacies and claims, and the company even confirmed a ransom payment. 

Meanwhile, regulation caught up fast. The SEC’s new cyber-disclosure rule troubled compliance teams, while DORA (and NIS2 across the EU) hardened expectations for resilience and reporting.

8. Cyber risk has become an organization-wide issue in recent years and is no longer confined to departments.

Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT department. As attacks have become more sophisticated and more catastrophic, security has also become a core business risk. 

In such a scenario, boards and CEOs must track security metrics, just as they do financial ones. According to World Economic Forum's Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025 Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025, a third of all attacks exploit simple weaknesses in an organization's external perimeter, like unpatched software.

At the same time, criminals are getting smarter, and they now trick companies into becoming part of the attack. For instance, a new technique called ClickFix, where users are manipulated into copying and pasting malicious code themselves, now accounts for a shocking 47% of initial network breaches, as per Microsoft data.

9. Smaller organizations are falling dangerously behind in cybersecurity.

While large companies are getting better at defending themselves, the same study from the World Economic Forum found that 35% of small organizations feel their cyber resilience is inadequate. This proportion has shot up sevenfold since 2022.

This means that cybercriminals see small businesses as easy targets. And since these businesses are part of everyone's supply chain, their weakness puts larger companies at risk too. This growing gap creates systemic weak links in our interconnected economy.

10. AI is inevitable, but businesses are not fully prepared for an AI-powered future.

The World Economic Forum’s report also notes that while 66% of organizations expect AI to have the greatest impact on security this year, 63% admit they have no process to verify whether the AI tools they use are actually secure.

In a rush to adopt powerful AI, many companies are unknowingly expanding their attack surface and new vulnerabilities. Meanwhile, hackers are happily using generative AI to make their phishing scams and attacks more sophisticated and more challenging to spot.

11. AI is becoming a tool for both cyber attackers and defenders. 

AI is making cybercrime more sophisticated. Scammers now rely on AI to create everything from fake professional LinkedIn profiles to deepfake videos for fraud. 

According to Microsoft, the use of AI-generated fake IDs has grown by 195% globally because they are now often more convincing than real forgeries. Due to AI, it's now easier for them to fool even skeptical targets and bypass security checks.

Moreover, as companies rely more on AI, the AI models themselves have become high-value targets. Attackers are finding new ways to trick or poison AI systems with malicious data, which can lead to data leaks, system failures, and, in turn, reputational damage.

12. Attackers are now ditching viruses for stolen passwords.

Instead of using traditional malware, attackers are now just logging into systems directly. CrowdStrike’s annual survey found that 79% of observed attacks were malware-free, meaning hackers used legitimate credentials and tools to blend in. Unfortunately, this makes them much harder to spot with old antivirus software.

On a similar note, Microsoft notes that more than 97% of identity attacks are still simple password guessing or using stolen credentials. The good news is that enabling Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) successfully blocks over 99% of these unauthorized login attempts.

13. Cloud platforms have become one of the most at-risk areas of your tech landscape. 

More and more organizations are moving entirely to the cloud. As such, cloud platforms have become a primary target for destructive attacks. There has been an 87% increase in malicious campaigns targeting cloud environments, according to the above Microsoft report. On top of that, over 40% of all ransomware attacks now involve both cloud and on-premises systems. 

To make matters worse, attackers are blending in by using the same remote management tools (RMM) that IT teams use every day. Approximately 79% of ransomware incidents involved at least one legitimate RMM tool. Malicious activity is much harder to spot when attackers take this route.

14. Supply chains have also become one of the most vulnerable attack surfaces.

For large companies, the biggest security headache isn't their own walls, but their partners. 54% of large organizations now see supply chain challenges as the main barrier to being cyber resilient. (WEF)

You have to remember that your security is only as strong as your weakest supplier. Hackers are increasingly attacking companies through the smaller, less secure vendors they work with. This means that it is challenging to manage risk across a complex network of partners.

15. Modern organizations are bogged down by a sea of compliance rules.

Security and privacy regulations are supposed to make us safer, but their complexity is becoming a problem in itself. Over 76% of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) report that the sheer number and fragmentation of regulations hinder their ability to remain compliant, according to the World Economic Forum report we cited above. 

Instead of focusing solely on fighting hackers, security teams are spending significant time and resources just trying to navigate a messy web of global rules. This compliance burden can distract from the organization's core mission of keeping it secure.

16. Global conflicts are now spilling into corporate networks.

Geopolitical tensions are directly impacting business security strategies. The same WEF report notes that nearly 60% of organizations say global conflicts have forced them to change their cybersecurity plans. Leaders are most worried about state-sponsored spying and operational disruption. 

At the same time, a whole industry of "access brokers" has emerged that specializes in breaking into company networks. They then sell that access to other criminals, with advertisements for this service increasing by 50% year-over-year, according to the CrowdStrike report we cited above. 

Businesses are now on the frontlines of international conflicts, whether they like it or not. A company can become collateral damage or a direct target. Security leaders must now also be geopolitical risk analysts.

17. The skill shortage is about to become a critical security failure for many organizations.

The cybersecurity talent shortage is getting worse, not better. The cybersecurity skills gap has widened by 8% since last year, reports WEF. Moreover, two-thirds of all organizations report a moderate-to-critical lack of skilled staff to protect them.

Another recent survey by Flexera of over 750 IT decision-makers found that 75% of organizations report a lack of resources and expertise as one of their top cloud challenges. 

We can have all the best technology in the world, but without enough skilled people to run it, we remain vulnerable. This shortage means teams are overworked, burned out, and unable to keep up with the relentless pace of cyberattacks.

This skills gap is also creating high demand for new, specialized roles and forcing departments such as IT, finance, and engineering to collaborate in new ways.

Cloud, Identity and Access Management Trends

Two reality checks shaped the discussion around cloud this year. 

First, the Snowflake campaign showed that stolen credentials and sprawling data estates spell bad news for IT response teams.

Second, identity sprawl kept growing. As you’ll see, the per-organization average sits around 100, often split across Microsoft and Google.  This means SSO and MFA hygiene, as well as lifecycle automation, matter more than ever.

18. The explosion of apps in the workplace is creating identity complexity.

The modern workplace uses a wide range of applications. According to Statista, the global average has crossed 100 apps per organization. 

This complexity is amplified by the fact that nearly half (48%) of companies operate in both Microsoft and Google ecosystems. This underscores the need for a unified identity and access strategy for security and efficiency.

19. Security-focused tools now dominate the app landscape.

The focus of business software has shifted from productivity-enablers to security tools. 

With the dangers of the current threat environment, 60% of the most popular apps are now dedicated to either security or collaboration. Nowadays, protecting data has become just as critical as connecting people. 

20. Wasted cloud spending is finally going down.

For the first time in years, the amount of money businesses waste on cloud services is shrinking. Cloud spend has dropped to 27% from a high of 32% in 2025, according to Flexera.  

At the same time, Gartner forecasts end-user spending on public cloud services to hit $723.4 billion in 2025 (up from $595.7 billion in 2024), and 90% of organizations will adopt hybrid cloud through 2027.

This is a huge deal because it shows that efforts to control costs, like adopting FinOps practices, are actually working. Companies are getting better at finding and shutting down unused resources. Essentially, they are becoming more mature and efficient in managing their cloud investments.

21. More and more companies are outsourcing cloud management to experts. 

The struggle to find skilled cloud professionals is pushing more businesses to hire outside help. Flexera, in the same report, highlights that 60% of organizations use a Managed Service Provider (MSP) to handle some or all of their public cloud operations. 

Instead of trying to build a large in-house team of expensive experts, companies are handing off the complex work of security, maintenance, and cost optimization to specialized firms. When you do this, you are freed to focus on your core business.

22. Cloud migration is not as hassle-free and permanent as it seems to be. 

While most companies are still moving to the cloud, it's not always a permanent move. 

Even though 51% of enterprise IT spend is on application software, infrastructure software, business process services, and system infrastructure, many organizations have repatriated 21% of their workloads from the public cloud to their own data centers, according to Flexera.

This is often due to unexpected costs, performance issues, or specific security needs. The most brilliant strategy isn't cloud-only, but a flexible hybrid approach where workloads live in the right place for the right reason.

23. Cloud marketplaces are becoming the new software hubs. 

Businesses are changing how they buy software. They now increasingly use app stores built on cloud platforms like AWS and Azure. 

Use of these cloud marketplaces has grown to 34% (up from 28% last year), notes Flexera. This has simplified purchasing, consolidated billing, and often cuts out traditional resellers. At the same time, IT and procurement teams benefit from a faster, more direct way to get the tools they need.

24. As expected, businesses are investing heavily in multi-cloud security tools.

As businesses use multiple cloud providers (such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud) simultaneously, tracking security has become a massive challenge. 

Data from the same Flexera report says that 55% of organizations now use specialized multi-cloud security tools. These tools provide a single dashboard to manage security policies, detect threats across all their cloud environments, and address a critical vulnerability in modern IT.

IT Operations and Procurement Trends

The July 2024 CrowdStrike outage was a hard lesson in change control. In one morning, airlines, banks, and hospitals learned how fast a small mistake can ripple. 

That is why operations teams now aim for reliability. That means fewer tools, safer rollbacks, and policies written as code so people don’t break things by accident.  

At the same time, FinOps teams are becoming standard across the IT industry.

25. Procurement is centralizing its power to gain control.

According to the Hackett Group, there is a clear and steady trend towards centralizing procurement resources, expected to rise from 69% to 71% in the near future. 

In a complex global environment, companies are:

• consolidating their teams to get better control over spending, 
• negotiating with more leverage, 
• and ensuring that new technologies and policies are rolled out consistently across the entire business.

Consequently, supply chain stability has become more critical than ever. No wonder it is ranked the second most crucial procurement priority for the second year in a row in Hackett’s analysis. 

This shows that managing supply chain risk has become a core, ongoing strategic function. Procurement teams are now expected to perpetually monitor geopolitical shifts, trade relations, and supplier health to protect revenue.

26. Technology is still a major bottleneck for procurement teams, yet it is also the main strategy for doing more with less.

A significant portion of procurement teams are working with one hand tied behind their back due to outdated or inadequate technology. 23.5% of leaders identify technology gaps as a top challenge for procurement. 

At the same time, Hackett Group reports that procurement teams are facing a 9.8% increase in workload,  while staffing levels (1.0%) and operating budgets (0.9%) are barely growing. 

To close this gap, these teams are strategically increasing their technology spend by 5.6%. 

This shows they are not just buying software for efficiency, but betting on automation and AI as the core solution to handle more procurement work without hiring more people.

27. AI and automation are top priorities, but most companies are unprepared for these technologies. 

According to the same joint report by Ivalua and Hackett, 64% of leaders say digital automation and generative AI are now tied as the #1 trend expected to transform procurement

However, these are areas where companies report low levels of preparedness. This creates a sense of urgency, as leaders know they must invest in and learn these new technologies quickly to stay competitive, even if they don't yet have a clear plan.

28. The demand for better data for IT operations, including procurement, has massively increased. 

Having access to deep real-time data and insights is a top transformational trend for 50% of procurement leaders. 

In a volatile world, relying on outdated reports is no longer an option. There is now a desperate need for instant, accurate information to make smarter decisions about suppliers, risk, and spending on the fly.

Currently, most companies are stuck using basic descriptive analytics (reporting what already happened). 

However, the goal over the next three years is to shift toward predictive and prescriptive analytics aggressively. For areas like cost modeling, companies want to reduce descriptive analytics from 58% down to just 11% and instead focus on forecasting future trends and getting automated recommendations. 

29. Businesses are starting to build dedicated FinOps teams.

To control rising cloud bills, companies are getting serious about financial operations (FinOps). The adoption of dedicated FinOps teams has jumped. Up to 59% of organizations now have a team to manage cloud costs, says Flexera.

This indicates a major shift, with IT and finance working together more closely than ever to forecast, budget, and optimize their cloud investments.

30. Automation is the only way IT operations can keep up. 

Flexera also notes that IT Operations teams are turning to automation to manage the complexity of the cloud, with 35% of companies planning to implement automated governance policies. 

It is simply impossible for humans to manually enforce security rules, monitor for cost overruns, and ensure compliance across thousands of cloud resources that change daily. This focus on automation shows that IT Ops is changing from a reactive, ticket-based model to a proactive, policy-driven function that can scale with the business.

Sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Trends

The world made about 62 million tonnes of e-waste in 2022, and recycling still can’t keep up. So refresh plans now include responsible reuse, resale, and certified recycling from the start. 

In Europe, the first wave of Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) companies began reporting in 2025 for FY2024, while later waves may shift timing. 

The smart move for you is to measure your footprint, tie it to costs like energy and shipping, and get supplier proofs out of spreadsheets and into a system. 

31. The buy-and-discard cycle is accelerating at a worrying pace.

Our appetite for new technology is growing much faster than our ability to manage the old. According to data from the Global eWaste Monitor, the world generated 62 billion kg of e-waste in 2022, nearly double the amount from 2010. 

This surge is caused by rapid tech advancements, short product lifecycles, and limited repair options, forcing a constant, unsustainable cycle of IT procurement and disposal in organizations and homes. E-waste generation is outpacing formal recycling by almost 5 times.

The Global E-waste Monitor also predicts that the formal e-waste recycling rate will actually drop to 20% by 2030 as waste generation continues to explode. On a positive note, an aspirational data model shows that if countries invest in infrastructure and policy, we could reach a 60% collection and recycling rate.

32. Sustainability is still an ambition for a large number of organizations.

While 80% of organizations have policies to improve sustainability, only 38% have fully deployed an organization-wide strategy. This shows a major gap between wanting to be green and actually having the right processes and hardware in place to do it.

33. Businesses still prioritize cost savings over green initiatives.

While sustainability is a growing priority, it takes a backseat when budgets are on the line. 57% of companies still prioritize cost optimization over sustainability, with only 9% saying sustainability comes first, according to Flexera's report we cited above.

Similarly, in Tealbook's report, we noted that 41.2% of IT leaders rank sustainability as a medium priority, and 35.3% rank it as a low priority. This suggests it's on their radar but is often pushed aside for more urgent issues, such as cost savings and risk management. 

This highlights the practical reality that for most organizations, environmental goals need to be paired with clear financial benefits before they are prioritized. 

34. However, the focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives is surging.

Over the past year, sustainability has taken center stage in corporate strategy.

88% of companies globally said sustainability is a primary (53%) or partial (35%) value-creation opportunity.

Moreover, according to McKinsey, ESG is also one of the most heavily funded areas, and has attracted $223.2 billion in 2024, as the world races to develop and deploy clean energy, from solar and wind to hydrogen and next-generation nuclear. The focus is on decarbonizing the global energy system while meeting rising electricity demand from technologies like AI.

While saving money remains the top goal, this shows growing pressure on businesses to track and reduce their carbon footprint from digital operations. Regulators, customers, and investors alike are now holding companies accountable, turning sustainable IT practices from a nice-to-have into a competitive necessity.

35. Companies have begun investing in tech to bolster their green credentials.

You can't manage what you don't measure. A substantial majority of companies (80%) now have some form of Sustainability or ESG technology deployed. 

They are moving beyond simple pledges and using dedicated tools to track supplier compliance, carbon emissions, and social governance, turning abstract goals into manageable data.

Miscellaneous IT Trends and Statistics

A few other shifts matter. Teams are consolidating tools (after all, you don’t need three UEMs to manage the same set of laptops). 

The security skills gap hasn’t gone away, and geopolitics is now influencing tech decisions in ways few predicted a few years ago.

And, of course, AI has officially taken center stage, transforming how IT operates, automates, and innovates across the board.

36. Direct shipping to disposal vendors is on the rise. 

To simplify returns from a scattered workforce, more companies (an 8% increase since 2022) are having employees ship old devices directly to the ITAD vendor. This bypasses the need to return the devices to a central office first and also saves time and logistics.

37. AI is rapidly becoming one of the driving forces of modern organizations. 

AI is being used to automate and optimize countless business operations, from supply chain logistics to customer service.. In fact, McKinsey says that AI is now used in 78% of organizations in at least one business function.

Moreover, a remarkable 53% of companies are already using generative AI, but this is overwhelmingly in pilot programs rather than large-scale rollouts. 

The biggest hurdles are not the technology itself, but concerns over data quality, privacy, and the complexity of integrating it with existing systems. Despite  the hype, organizations are moving cautiously to figure out how to use it safely and effectively.

38. AI is fundamentally changing how software is developed, used, and maintained.

AI, particularly generative AI, is becoming a core part of the software lifecycle. AI’s widespread adoption is reflected in $124.3 billion of investment and a 35% increase in related job postings in 2024 alone, according to McKinsey.

And the next wave of software is even more transformative. Beyond tools, it's dominated by AI agents that can autonomously plan and execute complex digital tasks. Think of them as virtual team members who can handle workflows end to end.

This emerging field is seeing explosive interest. According to McKinsey’s data, agentic-AI-related job postings have skyrocketed by 985% as companies seek talent to build these systems. 

39. Companies are split on whether to provide devices or let employees use their own.

Nearly half of employees (49.7%) say their employer decides which device they must use for work, leaving them no choice in the matter.

This hybrid approach means IT must manage security across devices they don't fully control because they have access to sensitive data and company networks. 

40. More than half of companies (51%) now have a process for handling damaged lithium-ion batteries. 

This is a big jump from last year and shows that businesses are taking the fire and safety risks of old batteries more seriously. Proper handling is becoming a standard part of the equipment retirement process.

41. Businesses are adopting smarter, phishing-resistant security measures.

Just regular multi-factor authentication (MFA) is rarely enough these days. The right kind of MFA makes a big difference in how easily attackers can steal information. 

According to Okta, the industry is ditching weaker MFA methods like SMS (usage down 14%) in favor of stronger biometrics and security keys (up 16%), with adoption of phishing-resistant factors booming by 162%. 

42. More and more companies are outsourcing data centers.

Companies are increasingly moving away from managing their own servers, with 33% of those with data centers planning to outsource them. This reflects a broader industry shift toward cloud services and specialized providers. 

How Workwize Helps You Keep Up with These Trends

Given the breakneck pace of technological change and mounting security threats, your organization needs a better way to oversee the technology it uses.

The operational complexities of a hybrid workforce only make this need more urgent. 

That’s where Workwize comes in, giving you a centralized platform to manage every device, vendor, and employee workspace with ease.

It provides a unified, structured approach to managing all hardware and software assets, from initial procurement to final disposal.

For starters, an ITALM platform lets you 

• Centralize procurement and control spending: A robust ITALM system integrates with procurement processes and tracks all new assets from day one. This helps standardize equipment, avoid redundant purchases, and negotiate better contracts with vendors.

• Improve visibility and tracking: Your ITALM platform acts as your single source of truth and offers a complete and real-time inventory of all IT assets. This is necessary for knowing what equipment you have and where it is, a major challenge for most IT teams.

• Simplify asset management and repairs: Your ITALM platform also monitors asset health and performance. It can automate maintenance schedules and manage repair tickets so that equipment is reliable and downtime is minimized.

• Automate disposition and recycling: When an asset reaches its end-of-life, the platform handles the disposition process. It ensures data is securely wiped to prevent breaches and manages the logistics of returning leased equipment or sending devices for disposal.

• Power remote and hybrid teams: For a distributed workforce, an ITALM platform is a must. It manages the deployment of assets directly to remote employees, tracks devices outside the office, and simplifies the process of reclaiming equipment when an employee leaves.

And after reading the trends, it’s pretty clear that complete asset visibility is the need of the hour. Even here, an ITALM platform helps a lot. For instance, it can immediately identify hardware that doesn't meet Windows 11 requirements or software that is unpatched and help to mitigate the security risks of aging infrastructure. 

And with the surge in e-waste, regulators expect responsible disposal. An ITALM platform facilitates a circular economy by tracking assets for refurbishment, resale, or certified recycling. This gives you auditable proof of sustainable practices and helps you meet your ESG targets and turn old hardware into a source of recovered value.

Final Thoughts

Trends change like the wind. What’s cutting-edge today could be outdated by next year. The best thing you can do is stay flexible and adaptable.

Keep your asset data clean and organized, automate repeatable work, set clear ownership so accountability never slips through the cracks. Review your dashboards and KPIs regularly to spot early shifts before they turn into challenges.

Above all, make learning a team habit. When your people stay curious and proactive, they’ll be ready for whatever the next wave of technology, security, or sustainability brings.

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