AI is shortening IT refresh cycles, but that's not the biggest shift. The real challenge starts when infrastructure comes out of production. For years, the playbook was simple: Deploy. Run. Refresh. Retire. Today, refresh cycles are happening in as little as 18–36 months. The question is no longer when to refresh; it's what comes next. The organizations getting the most from AI aren't just refreshing infrastructure faster—they're extending asset life, recovering more value, and making smarter lifecycle decisions. Our latest blog explores why IT lifecycle management is becoming a competitive advantage in the AI era. Read the full blog below. 👇 https://bit.ly/4gIguLk #AIInfrastructure #DataCenter #ITLifecycle #EnterpriseIT #CircularIT
Sprout
IT Services and IT Consulting
Charlotte, North Carolina 43,390 followers
Turn intelligence into value with Sprout.
About us
Sprout is the intelligent IT asset management platform that unifies data, workflows, and reporting across the full technology lifecycle, giving enterprises real-time asset visibility, one-click compliance, and measurable value recovery across global operations. Trusted by 60% of the top 10 S&P 500, Sprout partners with IT, finance, and sustainability leaders at every stage, from first deployment to final disposal and everything in between. With world-class NPS scores, 90% logo retention, and value recovery that outperforms the market by 20–50%, Sprout is the platform - and the partner - chosen by the world's most forward-thinking enterprises.
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http://www.sproutup.com
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- IT Services and IT Consulting
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2014
- Specialties
- disposal, ewaste, recycling, cybersecurity, shredding, logistics, ITAD, IT Asset Disposition, e-waste, electronics recycling, sustainability, and asset disposition
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What does future-proof AI infrastructure look like for your team? Spoiler: it's not adding another provider to the spreadsheet. It's having a partner that grows with you. 🤝 One that can help source GPUs today, recover value tomorrow, and keep critical infrastructure moving every step of the way. AI moves fast. Your partner should be able to keep up. Sprout, built for every stage of the AI lifecycle. ⚡ #AIInfrastructure #EnterpriseAI #NVIDIA #CircularEconomy #ITAM
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Our team has been deep in the tech lifecycle trenches lately, and one thing is clear: AI infrastructure pressure isn’t slowing down; it’s shifting. From CapEx planning to compute shortages, organizations are all trying to solve slightly different pieces of the same puzzle. So we want to ask the community: What is currently your biggest AI infrastructure challenge? Cast your vote below and share your perspective in the comments 👇 #EnterpriseAI #AIInfrastructure #TechLifecycle #ArtificialIntelligence #AIStrategy
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Configured to run. Ready to deliver. ⚡ Every Velerity Compute AI server is configured, tested, and recertified before it leaves the bench, from serial verification of each NVIDIA A100 to OEM-aligned validation across the entire system. Because maximizing AI infrastructure isn't just about acquiring compute. It's about making sure the systems you rely on are built to perform, maintainable over time, and ready for what's next. Delivered by Velerity, powered by Sprout. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4dgK8Fk #AIInfrastructure #GPU #DataCenterOperations #NVIDIA #EnterpriseIT
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The future of IT Asset Management is here, and it’s powered by AI. As organizations scale, IT departments are facing unprecedented complexity. Managing a massive fleet of devices from procurement to retirement isn't just tedious; it's a massive compliance and security risk if done manually. Interested in how AI is reshaping the tech asset landscape? Check out this insightful piece on what the future of smart ITALM looks like. 👇 https://bit.ly/44P2WpY #ITAM #ITALM #ArtificialIntelligence #ITGovernance #TechStrategy #Automation
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Every server has two lives. Sprout and Velerity Compute handle both. For more than 14 years, Sprout has managed the IT lifecycle for S&P 500 companies, from rack-and-stack integration and deployment to secure decommissioning. We're the team flipping the switch at every stage. 💡 Lights on: New hardware goes in. Sprout racks and integrates it. 💡 Lights off: Hardware ages out. Sprout decommissions it. → It ships to our facilities, and we harvest what has value. → Velerity Compute (powered by Sprout) takes the high-end compute, GPUs, and AI servers, and rebuilds them into fully requalified systems. 💡 Lights on, again: Velerity installs that hardware back into production environments. Same hardware. Same lights. Different life. That's the loop Sprout and Velerity Compute built together. 🔁 Talk to us about closing the loop on your hardware lifecycle. #CircularEconomy #DataCenter #AIInfrastructure #ITAssetLifecycle #GPUInfrastructure
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Big news at Sprout! 🎉 Please join us in welcoming Deborah L. Bannworth as our new Chief Customer Officer. Deborah brings nearly 40 years of enterprise technology sales and customer success leadership, along with a passion for building meaningful customer relationships and delivering exceptional outcomes. As we continue to redefine technology lifecycle management, Deborah's expertise and customer-first mindset will help strengthen the experience we deliver at every stage of the customer journey. We're thrilled to have her on the team and can't wait to see the impact she'll make for our customers, our partners, and the future of Sprout. Welcome aboard, Deborah! 👏 https://bit.ly/4pbfNfC #Leadership #CustomerExperience #CustomerSuccess #EnterpriseTechnology #ITLifecycleManagement
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Before replacing your next GPU, it may be worth asking: "𝘊𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥"? When an A100 or H100 goes down, the default response is often to replace it. The truth is, with the right diagnostics and repair process, many units can be returned to service and continue delivering value. That's exactly why we built the Sprout GPU Repair Program. Curious to see if your aging GPU still has life left? Send us a message. #AIInfrastructure #ITAM #GPU #DataCenter
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The AI boom is creating demand for more than capacity... It's creating demand for capability. That's the thinking behind Sprout's new AI technology facility in Garland, Texas. Built to support the world's leading AI hardware, the facility combines advanced testing labs, engineering expertise, and lifecycle services under one roof—helping clients maximize performance, value, and longevity across their AI infrastructure investments. As Matthew Cranford, COO of Sprout, explains: "We are not just adding capacity. We are investing in capability." Because when clients are running high-density AI infrastructure, they don't need another provider in the process; they need a partner responsible for keeping the entire lifecycle moving. That's exactly what we're building: https://bit.ly/4xBr78H #AIInfrastructure #LifecycleManagement #DataCenter #Sprout
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When ITAD gets looped in too late, value gets lost. Whether it’s missed recovery opportunities, rushed logistics, or added security risk, timing matters more than most teams realize. How early does ITAD enter the conversation in your organization? Vote below ⬇️ #ITAM #ITAD #SproutIT #DataSecurity