2025 Year-End Tech Playbook for Colorado Businesses | ABT
Posted on 5 September, 2025 / Under Business IT Support, Business Solutions, Colorado Business Resources, Colorado Business Support, Colorado Business Tech, Managed Print Services, Office Technology, Section 179, Tax Incentives & Finance, Year End Planning

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2025 Year-End Office Tech Playbook: How to Upgrade, Save & Start 2026 Strong (Colorado Edition)

As the final quarter of the year looms, Colorado businesses face a unique blend of opportunity and urgency. Budgets are under scrutiny, year-end performance reviews are on the horizon, and there’s one final push to streamline operations before the holidays hit full swing. Whether you’re managing a medical office in Denver, a real estate brokerage in Boulder, or a manufacturing facility in Colorado Springs, the time to assess your office technology is now.

In this comprehensive Q4 planning guide, we’ll walk you through how to leverage copier upgrades, managed print services, IT refreshes, and tax incentives like Section 179 to not only finish strong but position your business for a more productive 2026.

Why Q4 Is Prime Time for Office Tech Upgrades

1. Use It or Lose It Budgets
Many organizations have remaining IT or equipment budgets that must be used before December 31st. If those funds aren’t spent, they disappear. That alone makes Q4 a smart time to invest in critical upgrades without affecting next year’s budget.

2. Section 179 Tax Deductions
One of the most overlooked benefits of a Q4 tech investment is the ability to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment under Section 179. Whether it’s a new multifunction printer, a VoIP phone system, or security upgrades, these purchases can directly reduce your taxable income for 2025.

3. Competitive Momentum
As your competitors prepare for the new year, upgrading your tech now puts you a step ahead. Faster printers, smarter copiers, and more secure IT systems translate to greater efficiency and less downtime in Q1.

4. Avoid the January Rush
Everyone wants new equipment at the beginning of the year. Beat the rush by ordering and installing now. Vendors have better availability, and you won’t be delayed by post-holiday backlogs.

How to Maximize Section 179 Savings

Section 179 allows businesses to deduct the full cost of qualifying equipment purchased or financed during the tax year, up to a set limit. That includes:

Let’s say you lease a new Canon multifunction printer for $8,000. Under Section 179, you can deduct that entire amount from your 2025 taxable income—potentially saving you thousands.

Key Tips:

  • Equipment must be purchased AND placed into service by December 31.
  • Finance options still qualify—you don’t need to pay in full to claim the deduction.

For Colorado businesses, this deduction is a powerful tool to reduce taxes while enhancing productivity. Pair it with your year-end budget usage, and it’s a double win.

Upgrade IT and Access Control Before 2026

Outdated IT systems can pose real risks going into a new year. Q4 is the perfect time to:

With hybrid work still a major trend in Colorado, businesses need secure, flexible infrastructure. ABT’s Managed IT and UCaaS solutions are built for the modern workplace—and you can bundle them into your Section 179 strategy.

2026 Readiness: Your End-of-Year Tech Checklist

Use this checklist to identify where your office stands and where it needs to go:

Copiers & Printers

  • Is your lease expiring soon?
  • Are you frequently calling for repairs?
  • Do your devices support secure mobile printing?

Managed Print

IT Infrastructure

  • Are all systems updated and patched?
  • Do you have backups tested and ready?
  • Is your firewall current and monitored?

Access Control & VoIP

  • Is your badge system secure and scalable?
  • Are your phones flexible for hybrid work?

Tax & Budget

  • Have you used your 2025 tech budget?
  • Are you maximizing Section 179 before the deadline?

Colorado Business Spotlight: Real Results

“Before Q4 last year, we were stuck with unreliable copiers and outdated laptops. ABT came in with a bundled solution that included two new Kyocera MFPs, full MPS, and an IT refresh—all under our budget. We claimed Section 179 and saved over $10,000 on taxes. Our Q1 was the smoothest ever.”
— Operations Manager, Boulder-based architecture firm

Take the Next Step Before the Year Ends

Q4 isn’t just the end of the year—it’s your window of opportunity to:

  • Save on taxes
  • Improve productivity
  • Secure your data
  • Start 2026 with confidence

Whether you need help with copier leases, MPS, IT upgrades, or UCaaS, ABT is ready to create a custom strategy that works for your business.

Let’s make your year-end count.
Schedule a Q4 Tech Consultation today.