endofliferesult

Endofliferesult is a term used in technology and asset management to describe the set of outcomes and deliverables produced when a product, system, or asset reaches end of life (EOL). It is not an official industry standard, and its exact meaning can vary by organization. Generally, it refers to the documented resolution of a product’s lifecycle, including how remaining data is handled, how hardware is disposed or recycled, and how governance and compliance requirements are satisfied.

In practice, an endofliferesult may include several components: the official EOL date; a migration or upgrade plan for users or ecosystems; data migration completion and decisions about data retention or deletion; secure destruction of sensitive data on decommissioned devices; asset disposition or recycling of hardware; transition of users to replacement products; and a risk assessment or post-decommission monitoring plan. The specific scope is defined by the organization’s asset management or IT governance policies.

In software and hardware lifecycle management, endofliferesults help communicate readiness for decommissioning and guide budgeting, risk management, and compliance activities. The term commonly appears in internal IT asset management documentation, project management plans, and vendor sunset notices. Because it lacks a universal definition, teams should clearly specify the scope, criteria, and acceptance metrics for their endofliferesult documents to ensure consistent understanding across stakeholders.

See also: End of life, Product lifecycle management, Asset disposition, Data retention, Decommissioning.