“Life cycle management” is an audio visual industry term that can cause confusion. What does it mean? What is the importance of life cycle support in electronics? While it can seem like complicated jargon, life cycle support is an important aspect of your audio visual systems management. Electronic Design Company looks at how this process should work and how it can affect your systems. 

What Is Life Cycle Support for Electronic Systems? 

Life cycle support for electronic systems refers to the process of continuous maintenance check-ins and support throughout the working life of a piece of electronic equipment. Times change, and so do spaces and systems. Life cycle support ensures that your systems stay as current as possible and perform optimally. 

Life cycle support also encompasses regular AV system maintenance. From software updates to hardware replacements, audio visual systems change a lot more from year to year than many realize. Businesses can maximize AV performance by making sure there is an audit system in place for a given space.

Why Is Life Cycle Support Important for Electronic Systems? 

So, why is having life cycle support in electronics so critical? Well, for starters, audio visual system integration can be tricky in that all electronic components of a room often “talk to” and rely on one another. This innovative strength can also be a weakness, though, as one suboptimal component can have negative effects on the entire system. 

Regularly scheduled maintenance and AV ecosystem audits can help identify these issues. When resolved quickly, they are barely a hiccup. When left unchecked, they can slow down an entire system. 

System updates are another reason why life cycle support in electronics is a must. While hardware updates and recalls are less common, these also fall under the umbrella of life cycle support and can help prevent major issues with an AV system.

Necessary updates to software can be easily found through a system audit. Updating prevents a number of possible catastrophic issues, such as faulty firewalls and outdated software with bugs while performing regular fixes that help your system operate faster. 

Finally, life cycle support can help to catch and replace any systems that are in the “end of life” stage. End of life means that the program or software will no longer be supported by the manufacturer, and therefore should be replaced for optimal performance and support. Life cycle support can help to identify these systems and put a plan in place to replace them before they become an issue. 

Where Can Life Cycle Support Be Found? 

Life cycle support can be found in many places. Some companies exclusively offer this service for installed systems, with various specialized solutions depending on the type of hardware and industry. These companies may take considerable time to learn your systems and become familiar with existing audio visual system integrations.

While these companies can be fantastic alternatives, working with the original system installer is usually the best option. Most audio visual installation and design companies offer this service. If a provider can’t stand behind the work they have completed by servicing the system, they are not a good fit for your next project. 

Regardless of what option you choose, make sure that there is a life cycle support system in place that matches your system’s needs. 

Work With EDC

At Electronic Design Company, we pride ourselves on providing world-class audio visual systems integration. Our team works with clients from the design phase all the way through to the details of life cycle support. We believe that your audio visual solutions should be running optimally at all times, and we dedicate ourselves to achieving that goal. 

If you’re looking for a partner in AV design, installation, and maintenance, trust our decades of industry experience. We’re happy to help you plan, design, and install your project – or assist with regular maintenance to keep it running smoothly. Discover our services offering and other helpful tips by exploring our site.