Continuing a tradition of offering trends and best practices related to IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) and broader IT Asset Management (ITAM), we present the 12th edition of the Annual Benchmarking Report, now published under the Sage brand. Created from a survey of Sage and Cascade Asset Management clients, the report reveals how organizations are managing data security, compliance, sustainability, and IT lifecycle strategy in today’s rapidly changing technological environment.

This year’s findings are based on input from 56 organizations across 14 industries representing more than 808,000 employees. It also combines real-world analysis of over 2.5 million IT assets processed from 2019–2025. You’ll discover actionable benchmarks on IT program management, data security practices, resale values, and environmental reporting. Plus, get the answer to the most anticipated question: are organizations planning to increase or decrease their IT 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.

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