Budget uncertainty
Unpredictable hardware costs make it difficult for IT and finance leaders to plan and allocate resources.
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
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.
"Rising hardware costs and supply delays are putting significant pressure on IT budgets and refresh timelines. We are supporting our customers by engaging early and securing hardware pricing now with their preferred suppliers to protect their budgets and refresh their technology as planned."
Alex Terrone, Head of Corporate - Australia, 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.
Begin planning for future IT refreshes
- Forecast and engage suppliers and an IT leasing partner now to avoid procurement delays
- An asset management system that tracks all IT assets and associated costs can be used to support accurate and efficient requirement forecasting
Lock-in Hardware Prices Now
- Avoid exposure to future price increases by securing todays price for upcoming IT acquisitions with a leasing partner
- Support budget predictability by knowing exactly what you will pay for technology
Spread Costs Over Asset Lifecycles
- Leasing enables predictable, scheduled payments.
- Improves cash flow and avoids large upfront investments.
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.
Experts featured in this article
Alex Terrone
Head of Corporate - Australia
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