07 March 2025
IT budgets are set to increase 9.8% in 2025, with device expenditures rising 10.4%. This surge signals a critical shift in IT investment that businesses like yours can’t afford to overlook.
With hardware costs rising and supply chain disruptions still affecting availability, planning ahead is more important than ever. Delaying a device refresh can lead to security vulnerabilities, increased maintenance costs, and lost productivity due to slow, outdated hardware.
Hence, as businesses allocate their 2025 IT budgets, the real question isn’t just where to invest — it’s whether they’re prepared for the necessary large-scale device upgrades.
While cloud, AI, and cybersecurity remain part of the conversation, device lifecycle management is emerging as a top priority.
Many businesses are increasing investments in mobile and endpoint devices, upgrading aging infrastructure, and optimising telecom expenses to keep costs under control.
A significant share of the 9.8% IT budget increase is being driven by rising device costs and refresh cycles. Businesses that fail to plan ahead may face unexpected cost overruns, hardware shortages, and inconsistent upgrades across teams.
Rather than reacting to outdated hardware issues as they arise, organisations should prioritise proactive planning. A well-structured device refresh strategy ensures continuity, security, and financial efficiency.
Failing to manage the device lifecycle efficiently often leads to wasted IT budgets. Businesses commonly overspend when they:
Without a real-time inventory of mobile and endpoint devices, businesses risk paying for hardware they no longer use. Redundant devices continue generating costs long after employees have left or upgraded to new hardware.
Delaying device upgrades can backfire when global supply chain issues slow down procurement. Waiting too long to place orders could mean paying a premium for last-minute replacements or struggling with outdated hardware while waiting for stock to replenish.
Without a clear strategy for tracking telecom expenses, businesses often pay for inactive lines, underutilised data plans, and unnecessary services tied to outdated devices. Small inefficiencies accumulate into significant financial waste over time.
Many businesses delay device upgrades to cut short-term costs — but this approach often backfires. Outdated devices bring more risks than savings:
Is your asset and service register up to date? If not, your business could be leaking money on unnecessary telecom expenses.
Telecom Expense Management (TEM) plays a crucial role in device lifecycle planning. Rather than a general IT cost control tool, TEM helps businesses:
By integrating TEM into device lifecycle management, businesses can streamline both cost control and security measures.
VoicePlus provides a fully integrated approach to device refresh planning, asset tracking, and telecom cost optimisation. Our Atrium platform delivers:
With expert support and independent telecom guidance, VoicePlus ensures businesses stay ahead of device refresh cycles — without unnecessary spending.
With device expenditures set to surge in 2025, the time to plan is now. Don’t let outdated hardware and poor telecom management drain your IT budget.
Contact us today to create a cost-efficient, security-driven device refresh strategy that keeps your business ahead.
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