benchmarking report

2026 IT LIFECYCLE TRENDS BACKED BY REAL DATA

What are today’s organizations really doing to manage IT assets securely, sustainably, and profitably? The 12th Annual Benchmarking Report from Sage delivers clear answers based on real-world data.

Drawing from insights from 56 organizations across 14 industries and analysis of over 2.5 million IT assets processed between 2019 and 2025, this report reveals proven approaches to data security, regulatory compliance, sustainability reporting, resale value, and IT lifecycle management. Compare your program to industry benchmarks—and see whether IT leaders are planning to increase or reduce technology investments in 2026.

REPORT HIGHLIGHTS

Data security remains the dominant concern in IT asset disposition, with increasing adoption of NIST 800-88 as the preferred sanitization standard. In 2025, 52% reported compliance with this standard, up from 34% last year.
Laptop refresh cycles shortened this year from 4.3 to 4.0 years, driven by the Windows 10 end-of-support timeline, anticipated tariff increases, and adoption of AI-capable devices.
Server resale values surged in 2025, fueled by a constrained supply of enterprise components and AI-driven demand. Current values are nearly 2.5 times their seven-year average.
ESG priorities are evolving. Fewer organizations ranked sustainability as “very important,” yet they are implementing device lifecycle extension, reuse, and digital equity initiatives as effective business strategies.

IT ASSET MANAGEMENT BENCHMARKING REPORT

2026 IT LIFECYCLE TRENDS BACKED BY REAL DATA

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