XSi’s Q3-21 Network Hardware “Milestone Dates” Alert: EoSW & LDoS

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If you’re not yet monitoring network Hardware Milestone dates, this ALERT provides a summary of popular network hardware models that have recently – or about to reach – End of Software Support (EoSW) and Last Date of Support (LDoS). For these models, it no longer makes financial sense to rely on expensive OEM support – but instead, assets should be moved to lower-cost, independent IT Hardware Maintenance. Assets past milestone dates often see OpEx reductions of 60-80% less than OEM pricing. Of course when OEMs are pushing for the tech refresh, savings can be much higher!

With the chip shortage affecting Cisco, NOW more than ever, it’s a good time to extend the life of your network equipment with a maintenance contract from XSi.

Network Hardware Milestone Dates – Last Quarter and Next 12 Months
(End-of-Software-Maintenance dates and Last-Day-of-Support dates)

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The interview discussed considerations for IT Hardware Lifecycle Management and aired on FOX Business Network, August 15, 2021. Check out this IT Hardware Lifecycle Best Practices interview.

About The Author

Todd founded XS International in 1990, helping to build an independent IT support organization led by pioneering executives with proven tenures at Cisco Systems and Juniper Networks. He holds a board of director positions with the world’s two most prominent associations for independent IT support providers – Service Industry Association (SIA) and ASCDI (hardware resellers). He was a founding member of the Digital Right to Repair Coalition (now known as Repair.org, and continues to serve on their Board of Directors. Very much a serial entrepreneur, Todd earned his Bachelor’s in Finance from Ohio State University and later completed a three-year Entrepreneurial Masters Program, given by the Entrepreneurs’ Organization & MIT Enterprise Forum. He now resides in the greater Dallas area with his family.

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