Device cost is only one part of lifecycle cost.
Use the calculator to estimate where workplace technology cost appears across procurement, provisioning, logistics, stock, support effort, supplier management, ITAD and residual value.
Built for enterprise teams comparing device price against the full cost of deploying, managing and retiring technology globally.
The cheapest device price can still create an expensive lifecycle.
Enterprise teams often compare workplace technology through unit price. That matters, but it does not show the full cost of local supplier coordination, delayed onboarding, stockouts, provisioning variation, warranty timing, recovery gaps, ITAD risk or lost residual value.
This calculator helps procurement, finance and IT teams compare technology cost as a lifecycle model, not a line item.
Cost categories
Model the cost categories buyers usually miss.
Device and accessory cost
Hardware, accessories, peripherals, approved alternatives and local availability differences.
Commercial model
Pricing logic, uplifts, payment terms, currency exposure, local markups and contract structure.
Procurement and supplier effort
Time spent managing suppliers, local exceptions, approvals, catalogue changes, invoice issues and escalations.
Provisioning and readiness
Configuration, imaging, enrolment, asset tagging, packaging and readiness work before delivery.
Logistics and delivery
Freight, local delivery, customs, urgent shipments, failed deliveries and tracking effort.
Stock and buffer models
Inventory carrying cost, buffer stock, working capital, stockouts, emergency buying and delayed employee readiness.
Lifecycle management
Reporting, refresh planning, warranty handling, replacement flows, service coordination and asset visibility.
ITAD and recovery
Asset recovery, data sanitisation, chain of custody, refurbishment, recycling, residual value and reporting.
Sustainability reporting
Data collection, documentation and reporting effort for reuse, recycling, circularity and environmental impact.
Calculator outputs
Give the buying committee a clearer cost picture.
- Estimated cost per device across lifecycle stages.
- Hidden coordination cost by supplier and country.
- Cost of delayed deployment or onboarding.
- Stock and buffer cost estimate.
- Estimated ITAD and recovery value impact.
- Supplier fragmentation cost categories.
- Questions for finance, procurement and IT to validate internally.
Lifecycle cost calculator
Calculate device lifecycle cost
Share a few details so the calculator can frame the right cost categories for your lifecycle model. Egiss will use your details to provide the calculator and follow up with relevant lifecycle cost resources. Not the right fit: simple single-country device purchasing or buyers only comparing one-off hardware quotes.
Your scope
Your device cost comparison is likely incomplete. A lifecycle cost review can help identify where fragmentation is creating avoidable cost and risk.
Unlock the full breakdown
All 18 cost categories with adjustable assumptions
Current vs target supplier operating comparison
Deploy · Manage · Retire cost leakage map
Executive summary with your top three cost drivers
All outputs are estimates based on your inputs and adjustable assumptions. They are not quotes, benchmarks or guaranteed savings. Validate assumptions with your finance, procurement and IT teams before using the results in a business case.
Who should use it
Best for teams comparing lifecycle models, not only hardware quotes.
- Multinational workplace technology refresh.
- Supplier consolidation business case.
- RFP preparation.
- OEM-direct vs lifecycle partner comparison.
- Local reseller model review.
- ITAD and residual value review.
- Finance-led total cost analysis.
Frequently asked questions
Next step
Device cost is only one part of lifecycle cost.
Use the results to identify the cost categories that need better evidence. If the cost exposure is material, book a lifecycle cost review with Egiss.