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Device Lifecycle

The devices your team relies on need managing from the moment you choose them to the day you replace them. Cratsol helps you plan, procure, and refresh your device estate, so your people always have the right hardware, ready to work.

Getting the right devices, and keeping them right

Every laptop, tablet, and phone in your business follows a path: it is chosen, bought, set up, used for a few years, and eventually replaced. Handled well, that path is smooth and predictable, the right devices arrive on time, ready to use, and get refreshed before they start slowing your team down.
Device lifecycle is about managing that path properly. It means planning ahead, buying the right hardware for the job, and refreshing on a sensible cycle, so your device estate stays current, consistent, and cost-effective.

What poor device management costs you

Reactive, last-minute buying at higher cost

Ageing devices slowing your team down

A mix of mismatched, hard-to-support hardware

Devices replaced too early, or far too late

From choosing the right device to replacing it

Plan

We help you work out the right devices for each role, and a refresh cycle that fits your budget.

Procure

We source and supply the hardware you need, from the leading manufacturers, at competitive pricing.

Deploy-Ready

We supply devices ready to go, so they can be set up and handed to your team with minimal fuss.

Refresh

We help you replace ageing devices at the right time, before they cost you in downtime and support.

Procurement is what we do best

A supplier at our core

Sourcing and supplying devices is our core business, backed by relationships with over 100 technology partners.

Advice with no agenda

We recommend the right device for each role and budget, not the most expensive one we can sell.

One partner for the estate

From laptops and tablets to the wider IT hardware around them, it can all come from one place.

A simpler way to keep your devices current

Trusted across the sectors that depend on technology

We support organisations with demanding, sector-specific requirements — understanding the compliance, continuity, and performance needs particular to each.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What does device lifecycle actually cover?
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Choosing the right devices, procuring and supplying them, and refreshing them at the right time, so your estate stays current and cost-effective.
How often should we refresh our devices?
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It depends on the role and the hardware, but most business devices are refreshed every three to four years. We help you plan a cycle that suits your team and budget.
Can you supply for the whole business at once?
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Yes. Whether it is a handful of devices or a full estate, we help you specify and supply consistent hardware across your team.
Do you handle device disposal?
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Secure disposal and data destruction are specialist, certified services best handled by a dedicated provider. We focus on getting you the right devices and refreshing them at the right time.

Keep your team on the right devices

Whether you are refreshing an ageing estate or planning ahead, Cratsol will help you choose the right devices, supply them at a competitive price, and keep them current as your business grows.