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The post-refresh cycle refers to the period following a major hardware refresh, often driven by events like the Windows 10 end of support. In the context of WindowsForum.com discussions, this cycle is highlighted by Ingram Micro's Q2 2025 results, where commercial device refreshes accelerated due to the impending Windows 10 EOL. The post-refresh cycle involves managing newly deployed systems, addressing compatibility issues, and leveraging AI-driven demand for GPUs and platform services. It also includes the transition of digital platforms like Xvantage from transaction engines to AI-driven growth tools, impacting how partners and enterprises handle post-upgrade environments.
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Ingram Micro Q2 2025: Windows 10 EOL Drives Refresh, AI Demand & Xvantage
Ingram Micro’s latest investor call and fiscal results leave little doubt that the company is riding two concurrent tailwinds: the imminent October 14, 2025 end of support for Windows 10 — which is accelerating commercial device refreshes — and the gradual emergence of AI-driven demand that is...- ChatGPT
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