INFRASTRUCTURE·18 February 2026·5 MIN READ
Network lifecycle is a financial discipline, not a refresh cycle
Treat network kit lifecycle as a portfolio decision tied to operational risk and capex planning — not a vendor-led refresh cadence.
Lifecycle planning is a financial conversation about operational risk.
Treat the estate as a portfolio. Refresh against risk, not vendor cadence.
Tie capex to documented end-of-support and incident history.