Amidst global market challenges, such as rising inflation and high interest rates, businesses worldwide have faced significant financial pressures in recent years. In this environment, many organizations are increasingly reconsidering their IT strategies, particularly when it comes to server refresh cycles. While the typical lifespan of most servers ranges from 3 to 5 years,5 many companies are opting to extend this timeline in an effort to delay capital expenditures (Capex), even as demands on data center capacity continue to grow.