When is the best time to buy a computer or server?Why Replace Old Computers
Security Issues
Computers running older software are at greater risk of security problems. This is partly because the longer a particular piece of software is out, the longer hackers have to discover and exploit its flaws. Taken from this Bloomberg article in the Science and Technology section by Chris Stokel-Walker. 
Increase Productivity
According to Sharp Electronics, half of all office workers said their slow computers were “restrictive and limiting” and 38% said modern technology would motivate them. This is according to their “Negativity Epidemic Identified in the UK Offices” article from 2017 published on their website. 
Tax Benefits
Check with your accountant to see if your business qualifies for a “Section 179 Deduction“, which may allow your business to list the costs of computers and software as an immediate expense — thus lowering your tax liability. From the Wikipedia page “Section 179 of the United States Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. § 179), allows a taxpayer to elect to deduct the cost of certain types of property on their income taxes as an expense, rather than requiring the cost of the property to be capitalized and depreciated. This property is generally limited to tangible, depreciable, personal property which is acquired by purchase for use in the active conduct of a trade or business.” Keep this in Mind – Old Computers Cost You More
The timing of when you should get a new computer, laptop or server can be tricky. Prices vary from our partners throughout the year. Please consider your computers age, technical specifications (processor, memory, and hard drive), how well the computer is working for the user, and if there are any tax benefits for your organization. Call your Advantage representative at 866-443-8238 or email us sales@getadvantage.com and we can schedule a time to review your computers and network equipment and decide what is best for you. 
Keith Heilveil
Sr. Director of Sales, PMP
