For a long time, the default perception has been that as workplace technology ages, performance dips. So, spaces often get refreshed with the instinctive response to replace, often with the latest model, the newest release, or whatever has just landed on the market. New has been associated with progress, reliability, and future-proofing. But quietly, that assumption is starting to shift. Across industries, more organisations are questioning whether brand new technology is always necessary… or even the smartest option. The end of “new by default” This change isn’t about cutting corners or lowering standards. It’s about reassessing habits that were formed when technology cycles were faster, sustainability pressures were lower, and budgets were less scrutinised.   Today, businesses are operating in a very different landscape: Technology is more durable and modular than it once was Sustainability targets are no longer optional extras Financial decisions are under greater scrutiny Supply chains remain