Why Your Next Device Refresh May Cost More Than You Think

IT specialist analyzing computer systems and hardware data while planning school technology upgrades and K-12 device refresh costs

For the past several years, school technology leaders have grown accustomed to predictable device pricing cycles. Refresh every 3–4 years. Budget accordingly. Replace aging fleets. Repeat. That predictability is starting to shift. A combination of rising memory demand, AI infrastructure expansion, and renewed global tariffs is quietly putting upward pressure on device costs. While the […]