The new year brings with it new resolutions and predictions - but we shouldn't be too quick to turn our back on the old, at least when it comes to IT. A new report from ETB Technologies this month has found that, while managed service providers (MSPs) are set to increase their spending by as much as 70% to meet growing enterprise demands, refurbished IT equipment still remains popular, with almost a third (30%) of respondents saying that they currently buy refurbished equipment and 84% stating they had bought refurbished tech at some point in the past.

The report, A changing tide – booming MSP budgets and the role of refurbished IT, explores the current trends MSPs are seeing when it comes to spending, sustainability, IT strategy, cost and the use of refurbished technology. Nick Stapleton, Managing Director at ETB, commented: "The past few years have been particularly challenging for the IT industry. The impact of the pandemic, Brexit, geopolitical and economic turbulence, climate change, and supply chain disruptions - to name a few - have created a challenging business environment for the industry. Despite these challenges, spending is on the up but budgets are having to spread further than ever, making maximising value for money vital."

"Refurbished technology that is cheaper, more climate-friendly and just as reliable as brand-new equipment can play a huge role in the development and implementation of these strategies. As common misconceptions of refurbished equipment begin to dissipate, it's encouraging to see so many MSPs embracing this technology in today's climate." Further details and the full e-book are available on the ETB website: https://mailchi.mp/etb-tech/msp-research-sign-up.

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