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 [...]
Your IT assets have worked hard for your company. They’ve helped you develop products, manage logistics, serve customers, and more. Therefore, when it's time to refresh your equipment, they deserve more than gathering dust on a shelf. Instead, give them the retirement they deserve by working with an IT asset [...]
A few years ago, a major tractor manufacturer announced they’d require buyers to work only with specific technicians for repairs. However, farmers – many of whom have done their own repairs for generations – pushed back saying, “Once I own the tractor, it should be up to me to decide [...]
If value recovery isn’t part of your overall IT asset management strategy, it should be. Because even when IT assets reach their end of life, they retain some of their value. This means you can sell your assets on the secondary market as part of an IT asset disposition [...]
Most IT leaders who want to outsource their IT asset disposition know it’s important to work with a certified ITAD provider. But checking that box off your due diligence list is more complicated than asking the simple question: “Are you certified?” Certification is an area where you want to dig [...]
Common questions about the current chip shortage with up-to-date answers from Summit 360 By now, you’re probably already aware that manufacturers across several industries are feeling the pinch of a global computer chip shortage. Production delays and product availabilities are a temporary new normal for auto manufacturers, consumer electronics companies [...]
