Gartner Research

Used-Hardware Resellers Offer Hardware and Support Cost Savings

Published: 05 February 2015

ID: G00270507

Analyst(s): Eric Goodness , Christine Tenneson

Summary

IT procurement professionals are increasingly evaluating used-hardware resellers and third-party maintenance providers to reduce costs and extend the functional life of IT assets. This is a viable strategy, but some risks must be identified and assessed early in the procurement cycle.

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