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26 February 2026What is Device Lifecycle Management?
Device Lifecycle Management, or Device as a Service (DaaS), is a solution for businesses struggling with the upkeep of their device fleet. When used to the fullest, Device Lifecycle Services can help organisations cut costs and improve efficiency long-term – but how?
This blog will delve into the ins and outs of Device Lifecycle Management, and why it’s something you should consider adopting.
Challenges of Managing Your Own Devices
Picture this: As part of a device refresh strategy, you purchase a new fleet of devices for your company. Laptops, tablets, phones, etc.
It cost a pretty penny, but you purposely chose cutting-edge models that will improve productivity, so you’re certain to see the return on investment any day. And you do! To begin with, at least.
Then a year passes, two years, three. Suddenly your fleet is outdated. Warranties have passed, the software is failing to deliver, and employees are constantly coming up to you and reporting issues. It’s impossible to keep up with the repairs and replacements, and you’re wasting time and money while trying.
If you had a partner who could monitor your devices and manage their entire lifecycles, wouldn’t that be excellent? They could take care of them, dispose of them on your behalf when the time comes, and replace them with new models for a fraction of what it might otherwise cost to do so.
Why is Device Lifecycle Management necessary?
Outsourced Device Lifecycle Management solutions (like Device as a Service) are necessary because:
Staying Secure and Competitive
Technology moves fast – failing to keep your devices updated guarantees that you’ll be left behind.
GOV.UK’s 2025 cybersecurity breaches survey found that “just over four in ten businesses… reported having experienced any kind of cyber security breach or attack in the last 12 months”. Issues like software expiring cause some of the largest security risks, as well as affecting the general efficiency of technology.
Meeting Sustainability Goals
You might have an image in your head of Device Lifecycle Services involving lots of devices thrown away each year – actually, it’s the opposite! Conversely, you can ensure that your devices will only be replaced once they’ve truly reached the end of their lifecycle. You can save tonnes of carbon every year.
Improving Visibility
Device Lifecycle Management supports scalability. As your business grows, you maintain the same comprehensive visibility over your devices.
This is also great for security; Gartner predicts that “by 2027, 75% of employees will acquire, modify or create technology outside IT’s visibility”, but solutions like Device as a Service ensure that endpoint management is a breeze.
Saving Time and Money
Solutions like Device as a Service are estimated to free up a third of your IT employees’ time. Less downtime, more efficiency! Your employees have the tools they need to drive revenue, whether they’re on-site or remote.
The Stages of Device Lifecycle Management
In short, Device Lifecycle Management falls into five simple steps:
- Assessment. Your organisation’s current technological infrastructure will be audited in depth to identify weak spots and requirements.
- Procurement. In accordance with the company’s needs and budget, your Device Lifecycle Service provider will choose appropriate devices.
- Deployment. Company-approved software and security applications will be applied to the devices, and user training will be provided.
- Management. Day to day, DaaS specialists will monitor the devices, looking for opportunities to optimise, or intervening when recovery is necessary.
Disposal. Outdated devices will eventually be disposed of through responsible means, such as recycling, donating, refurbishment or an IT Buy Back scheme.
What does this mean for you?
Can’t quite envision the tangible impact of Device Lifecycle Management yet? Here’s what it might mean for you short-term depending on your role in the organisation:
Decision makers: Having now delegated the management of your device fleet to experts you can trust, there’s far less on your shoulders than there was before. Updates on the security and efficiency are consolidated into simple reports, and billing gives you a transparent idea on how much upkeeping your fleet costs each month.
IT teams: With at least a third of your time freed up from everyday fixes, you’re able to shift your focus to large-scale ideas. You can work on rewarding tasks like developing disaster recovery strategies or new information management structures – whatever you need to improve your company’s IT infrastructure!
Other employees: You’re not only guaranteed technology that’s optimised for ordinary tasks, but also for work specific to your niche. For example, if you need to use software that would slow your old device to a halt, that’s now an issue of the past. And when issues arise, you also have end user support available to guide you through them.
Device Lifecycle Management with Apogee
Ready to hand over the stress of maintaining your organisation’s devices? Partner up with Apogee Corporation.
Apogee will perform a Technology Audit to uncover what your business really needs to thrive. A powerful partner, we work in the background to ensure your technological infrastructure stands strong against any obstacles. Support like this puts productivity at the forefront, enabling your business to flourish long-term.
Take a closer look at our Managed IT Services now.
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