#1: Equipment still wears out

#2: Productivity becomes paramount

#3: Downtime is expensive

#4: Competition suffers, too

#5: Manufacturers offer discounts

#6: Consultants are more willing to negotiate

#7: Running older hardware longer costs more

#8: Interrupting purchase cycles is expensive

#9: New applications require greater resources

#10: Employee retention remains a consideration

via techrepublic