IT professionals should plan to manage PC lifecycles by determining how long to keep PCs in circulation and deciding which users should work with which devices.
With a PC management program, IT can extend its PC lifecycles by replacing hardware and repurposing devices to low-priority users after the devices' first few years. The organization can cut costs by purchasing fewer new PCs without sacrificing user productivity.
PC use in the enterprise may be slowing somewhat, but the PC workstation won't ever be fully replaced by mobile devices and laptops. Test your knowledge of PC management with this quiz.