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title: "The Right to Repair Directive in B2B: IT procurement and maintenance guide"
description: Discover how the Right to Repair Directive is transforming B2B IT procurement. Practical guide to reducing TCO, extending warranties, and optimizing maintenance.
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# [The Right to Repair Directive in B2B: IT procurement and maintenance guide](https://aliant.tech/en/news/ro/noutăți/directiva-right-to-repair)

 Written by [The Ant](https://aliant.tech/en/news/author/the-ant) | Sep 8, 2026, 3:15:00 AM

European legislative changes are redefining how companies manage their IT infrastructure. The EU Right to Repair Directive (Directive (EU) 2024/1799) expands hardware manufacturers' obligations and radically transforms B2B procurement strategies, the lifecycle of office equipment, and the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

**What is the Right to Repair Directive and what does it change in the B2B sector?**

The European directive on promoting the repair of goods requires manufacturers to ensure fast, affordable, and transparent repair services, both during and after the warranty period.

Here are the main pillars of the regulation that impact IT and Procurement departments:

Official source: European Parliament - Adopted text on the Right to Repair.

**Impact on IT Budgets: From CapEx to TCO Optimization**

Until now, many companies applied a policy of systematically replacing their fleet of laptops, monitors, or servers every 3-4 years due to prohibitive costs of original spare parts or a lack of vendor support.

The directive fundamentally shifts the financial equation:

**B2B checklist: how to adjust your IT procurement policy**

To fully benefit from the new EU regulations, procurement departments must introduce new criteria into their RFPs/RFQs:

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