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Device and lifecycle management.

Manage business devices from first order to secure retirement. Bring sourcing, configuration, deployment, support, refresh and disposal into one controlled lifecycle, helping reduce admin, improve consistency and give users devices that are ready to work -  straight out of the box.

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Procurement | Fully managed deployment | In-life support | Secure device recycling

MORE THAN THE ORDER

Devices create work long after they are ordered.

Before a handset or tablet reaches a user, it may need checking, configuring, asset tagging, SIM setup, application deployment and enrolment into management policies. Once in service, it still needs to be tracked, supported, repaired, replaced and eventually retired securely.

When those tasks sit across IT, HR, procurement, operations and several suppliers, ownership becomes harder to maintain. You feel it most when you have multiple sites, field teams, frequent starters and leavers, role changes or regular device refreshes.

Device lifecycle management brings those stages into one consistent process from first order through to end of life.

Too much setup for IT

Manual configuration, tagging and enrolment can slow onboarding and take time away from higher-value work.

Inconsistent user experience

Devices prepared differently can lead to delays, missing settings and avoidable support requests.

Poor asset visibility

Without clear records, it becomes harder to know who has which device, its status or when it needs replacing.

Greater compliance risk

Gaps in device records, policies and lifecycle controls can make governance harder and increase risk.

from order, to retirement

Reduce the work behind managing business devices.

Managing business devices involves far more than simply ordering and handing them to users. Each stage, from sourcing and setup through to deployment, support, refresh and retirement, needs to be handled consistently.

A controlled lifecycle brings those stages into one clearer process, helping devices arrive ready for use, remain easier to manage while in service and be securely retired when they are no longer needed.

Lifecycle management gives internal teams a more consistent way to handle the practical work around devices, while improving visibility and control as the estate changes.

Procure

Source devices, airtime and accessories through one clear managed process.

Configure

Prepare devices with apps, settings, SIMs, asset records and management policies.

Deploy

Deliver ready-to-use devices so employees can get started with less delay.

Support and replace

Manage faults, repairs, replacements, returns and everyday device requests.

Refresh and retire

Plan upgrades, securely wipe devices and manage responsible device recycling.

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Connected

Make new device setup easier for your teams.

A well-managed device lifecycle is also an opportunity to keep security and governance more consistent from the start.

Mobile security can connect enrolment, policies, remote controls and secure retirement with the way devices are deployed and used, helping reduce gaps in ownership, improve compliance visibility and keep controls aligned as devices move through the estate.

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MANAGED THROUGH CHANGE

Keep devices aligned as people and roles change.

Users join, leave, change roles, lose devices and move between locations. The device estate needs to keep pace without creating unnecessary admin each time something changes.

Controlled processes can support starters, movers and leavers, lost devices, repairs, returns and replacements, while dedicated account management helps keep lifecycle activity aligned as your workforce evolves.

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New starters

Coordinate devices, services and setup so employees are ready to work sooner.

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Role changes

Update devices, access, records and services as responsibilities or requirements change.

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Leavers

Manage the recovery of equipment, remove access and keep ownership records accurate.

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Replacement devices

Manage restrictions, replacements, repairs and returns through one support route.

why choose dbfb

Less device admin. More control from day one.

Device management works best when hardware, airtime, security, support and reporting are connected rather than handed between suppliers. dbfb can coordinate the practical work around the device while keeping it linked to the user and wider mobile service.

When a device fails, the quality of the service matters more than the speed of the first reply. Our team is tasked with resolving the problem properly first-time and keeping ownership if the answer crosses hardware, device configuration or network support.

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Faster onboarding

Prepare devices before delivery so new starters can begin work with less manual setup and delay.

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Less internal admin

Move procurement, configuration, repairs and refresh activity into one more consistent process.

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Better asset control

Use asset records, tagging and reporting to maintain clearer ownership across the device estate.

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Stronger governance

Connect device setup, controlled user changes and secure retirement to ensure consistent lifecycle control.

CONNECTED SERVICES

Device management as part of the wider mobile estate.

The device is only one part of the picture. Airtime, security, support and reporting all affect how well mobile users can work day to day.

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Managed Mobility

Bring devices, users, airtime, support and reporting together through one managed service.

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Mobile Security

Protect devices, applications, business data and access wherever your people work.

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Business Mobile Plans

Match devices with the right airtime, data and network options for each user.

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Multi-network Mobile

Give users greater network choice while keeping billing, reporting and support simpler.

quick answers

Frequently asked questions.

What is device lifecycle management?
Can devices arrive ready to use?
Can you support new starters, movers and leavers?
Can repairs and replacements be managed?
Does device lifecycle management include MDM enrolment?
What happens when a device reaches end of life?
Who benefits from device lifecycle management?
Can devices be tracked throughout their lifecycle?

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Make devices easier to manage from day one.

Review how devices are ordered, prepared, supported and recovered today. We will help you find the gaps and build a lifecycle that is easier for users and internal teams to follow.