24/02/2026
Dear Valued Guru iT Customer,
We’d like to take a moment to keep you informed about current global supply challenges affecting the IT industry and how they may impact hardware availability and pricing.
What’s happening globally?
Over the past 12–18 months, the global technology supply chain has experienced significant strain. This has resulted in shortages and increased costs for several critical components, including:
Solid State Drives (SSDs)
RAM modules
Enterprise-grade storage
Network and server components
Certain laptops and desktops
Why are prices increasing?
Several factors are contributing to these changes:
Manufacturing Constraints
Semiconductor fabrication plants are operating at full capacity, with limited ability to scale production quickly. Many components rely on the same manufacturing processes, creating bottlenecks.
Increased Global Demand
Cloud computing, AI workloads, remote work, and data-heavy applications have dramatically increased demand for memory and storage worldwide.
Supply Chain Disruptions
Ongoing geopolitical tensions, shipping delays, and increased logistics costs continue to affect component availability and lead times.
Currency & Import Pressures
As most IT hardware is imported, exchange rate fluctuations and increased international freight costs have a direct impact on local pricing.
What this means for you
Some hardware items may have longer lead times than usual
Prices on certain components may change with little notice
Quotes may have shorter validity periods due to supplier volatility
How Guru iT is supporting you
At Guru iT, we are actively working to reduce the impact on our customers by:
Planning hardware requirements proactively
Offering alternative, approved component options where possible
Locking in pricing with suppliers when stock is secured
Advising customers early on refresh cycles and capacity planning
Our goal is to ensure continuity, transparency, and the best possible value despite challenging market conditions.
If you are planning any upgrades, replacements, or new deployments in the coming months, we strongly recommend engaging with us early so we can assist with availability planning and cost optimisation.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Thank you for your continued trust and partnership.
Kind regards,
The Guru iT Team
Managed IT Services | Support | Infrastructure
www.guruit.co.za
