Over the last 24 months, we’ve collectively learned more about supply chains than we ever thought we’d need to know. The information technology supply chain crisis could certainly significantly impact many businesses. Equipment shortages and supply chain constraints make finding everything from laptops and desktops to servers and storage complex. [...]
Can you imagine waiting nearly a year after purchase to receive your networking equipment? In 2022, the answer to that question is yes. And that’s if you’re doing well. According to Gartner, some companies wait more than 400 days for their new network equipment to arrive. These unusual lead times [...]
If you’ve seen recent headlines, you know product shortages and longer-than-usual lead times are causing headaches across industries. That’s certainly the case in IT, where the lack of networking equipment is happening. At the same time, many companies need to expand their storage to keep pace with growth. If you’re [...]
As IT leaders, you can’t seem to catch a break. Your equipment is aging out of its warranty, plus you’re short on storage space. To make matters worse, supply chain disruptions and product shortages mean you can’t get the new network equipment you need for months. Then, inflation steps in, [...]
IT leaders have had a tough couple of years. Overnight, you had to get everyone online and keep them there – month after month. Then, you’re finally headed back to the office with the budget to get after some long overdue server and storage upgrades when suddenly….screech. Now you’re facing [...]
It’s been a tough couple of years for the supply chain. There’s no sign of a full recovery in sight as many industries struggle to fulfill the desire for their products, which is why we are going to dive into the nuances of refurbished network equipment. One area where companies [...]
Original equipment manufacturers are feeling the pinch of a worldwide computer chip shortage that’s creating delays in various industries. Caused by a combination of pandemic-related closures, production challenges, and demand spikes, the shortage is having an immediate impact on consumer products, like automobiles, laptops, tablets, and 5G smartphones. We believe [...]
By now, you’ve no doubt heard of the global computer chip shortage that’s causing delays across several manufacturing sectors. Industry experts and tech execs are now calling it a crisis and predicting it could take years for this situation to resolve fully. So what does the shortage mean for your [...]
If you survey CTOs and CIOs about what keeps them up at night, data security would likely rank at the top. These leaders know the importance of protecting company data – especially when customer data is involved. If sensitive customer data is accidentally exposed, it has the potential to harm [...]
We know end users can take their IT equipment for granted – it’s not something on their minds, and they rarely think about it. Unfortunately, some companies manage their IT equipment in the same way. They set it and forget it – hoping their equipment runs forever and placing themselves [...]
