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How to Achieve IT Budget Certainty Amidst Market Volatility

In today’s rapidly changing technology landscape, IT leaders are facing unprecedented challenges in managing budgets. As price volatility becomes the new normal, businesses must find effective strategies to maintain financial control and ensure business continuity. Here’s how you can achieve IT budget certainty, even in uncertain times.

The challenge: unpredictable IT hardware costs

Global IT hardware prices are rising sharply, driven by supply chain disruptions, surging demand for microchips and RAM, and production shifts. Organisations face higher costs for servers, laptops, and other critical infrastructure, with price hikes of 15% to 30% from major brands. This volatility makes it difficult for IT and finance leaders to plan and allocate resources with confidence.

What are the risks

Budget uncertainty Unpredictable hardware costs make it difficult for IT and finance leaders to plan and allocate resources.

Procurement delays Longer lead times can disrupt project timelines and hinder innovation.

Budget overspend Unexpected price increases put pressure on IT budgets and can lead to overspending.

"In a market where hardware costs are rising and supply chains remain uncertain, proactive planning has never been more important. By working closely with customers early in the process and securing pricing with their preferred suppliers, we help them stay in control of both budgets and technology refresh plans."

Marko Tarkiainen, Vice President Sales - Finland & Sweden, CHG-MERIDIAN

What business can do now to achieve budget certainty

By taking proactive steps now, businesses can protect their budgets, manage costs more effectively, and maintain control over their technology portfolio. By engaging a technology leasing partner, businesses can lock in today's price for their upcoming technology refreshes, reduce total cost of ownership and enhance cost control.

Cost savings and budget relief in action Discover how leasing is helping PENNY Italia achieve budget certainty and lower total cost of ownership. Read Story

From uncertainty to clarity

By taking these steps, organisations can maintain financial control, optimise technology investments, and ensure business continuity - even in a volatile market. CHG-MERIDIAN offers tailored leasing solutions, expert guidance, and an advanced asset management tool to help businesses secure their technology needs and achieve budget certainty.

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Marko Tarkiainen

Vice President Sales - Finland & Sweden

marko.tarkiainen@chg-meridian.com

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