Rapid developments in AI, geopolitical uncertainty and growing regulatory requirements are placing new demands on IT. At the same time, organizations are expected to balance cost efficiency, information availability, security and circularity.
Traditionally, the focus has often been on purchasing and replacing devices when needed. But as these demands increase, more organizations are looking at the full device lifecycle and how better data, more flexible choices and a circular approach can support both day-to-day operations and longer-term business needs.
Better visibility and control across the lifecycle
Better control starts with having the right data and insights. Effective asset management is not only about knowing which devices the organization has, but having the information needed to follow, manage and optimize them throughout their lifecycles.
When information is fragmented across systems and suppliers, lack of control can lead to higher costs, lower data quality and increased security risks. It can also make it harder to make well-informed decisions and demonstrate compliance with requirements and regulations.
“More data does not automatically mean better decisions. The value comes from having the right information available when a decision needs to be made.”
Mihkel Laur, Head of Enterprise IT, Foxway
Resilience means having more options
Recent years have shown how vulnerable global supply chains can be. Rapid technology shifts and geopolitical disruption can affect both the availability and price of new devices. This is where circular tech can also strengthen resilience.
Combining new and premium refurbished devices can give organizations more flexibility when market conditions or business needs change. Enabling multiple lifecycles through redeployment and refurbishment helps make better use of devices and creates additional options while reducing unnecessary purchases.
This also matters from a climate perspective. A large share of the carbon footprint of computers and mobile devices is created during production, which makes longer use an important way to reduce the overall climate impact of tech. 1
Why more organizations are turning to Device as a Service
For many organizations, Device as a Service (DaaS) provides a way to address several of these challenges in one model. Market forecasts point to annual global growth of more than 20% for DaaS over the coming years. 2/3
Foxway’s circular DaaS offering gives customers access to devices from leading brands, combined with lifecycle management services that simplify administration, strengthen security, support availability and enable more circular use of tech. The service is offered at a competitive monthly cost per device, reducing the need for large upfront IT investments that put pressure on the balance sheet.
Foxway’s approach to keeping devices in productive use and enabling reuse helps maintain strong residual values. This can help lower total cost of ownership and recover more value across the device lifecycle.
Circular tech in practice with Foxway
New and premium refurbished
With Foxway, organizations can combine new and premium refurbished devices based on business and user needs. Premium refurbished computers and mobile devices go through extensive refurbishment, quality control and secure data erasure processes, providing an experience that can be comparable to new devices.
At the same time, premium refurbished devices can have up to 95% lower climate impact than newly manufactured alternatives, while also providing a cost-efficient option. 1
One platform for data and insights
Through Foxway Digital Platform, customers gain access to operational, financial and sustainability data and insights at device level, providing greater visibility and control in one platform.
Bringing data and insights together also supports better decision-making and more efficient reporting, such as CSRD reporting, while reducing the time spent collecting information from different sources.
By bringing more of the device lifecycle together with one partner, organizations can free up time and resources to focus on their core business. Circular tech then becomes even more than a sustainability initiative. It can support greater control, resilience and long-term business impact.
¹ Foxway. Sustainability Report 2025. https://www.foxway.com/en/corporate-information/reports/
² Fortune Business Insights. Device as a Service Market. https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/device-as-a-service-market-108000
³ IDC. Worldwide Device-as-a-Service Forecast. https://my.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=US53783925
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