INSI Warns PC Shortages & Inflation Will Continue Throughout Year
by INSI | May 8, 2025 | Information Technology, INSI Articles
INSI Advises on Navigating the 2025 Tech Market: AI, Costs, and Strategic Planning by INSI | May 8, 2025 | Information Technology, INSI Articles
INSI IT Support Company is advising its Atlanta-area clients that while the acute PC shortages of the pandemic era have eased, new dynamics, including the AI revolution and persistent cost pressures, continue to shape the IT hardware landscape in 2025. Strategic planning remains essential for managing technology procurement effectively.
The Evolving Tech Landscape: New Factors Impacting Atlanta Businesses
The “perfect storm” of the early 2020s, driven by pandemic disruptions and initial remote work surges, has subsided. However, the technology market, particularly concerning semiconductors, faces a new set of powerful influences. We’ve weathered global pandemics, supply chain shocks, and various economic fluctuations, but the rapid advancement and adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now a primary driver impacting hardware availability and cost.
The massive demand for high-performance GPUs and specialized AI accelerators needed for training and running complex AI models is straining cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing capacity. This intense focus on AI hardware can impact the production priorities and costs of other components. Furthermore, ongoing efforts to diversify global semiconductor supply chains – including new fabrication plants being developed domestically – and persistent economic inflation continue to influence manufacturing, logistics, and ultimately, the price businesses pay for technology.
INSI Recommends Proactive IT Procurement Planning
Although major manufacturers like Dell, HP, and Lenovo have largely stabilized supply chains compared to 2021, strategic IT procurement remains crucial due to high demand for AI-capable hardware and persistent inflation impacting costs, particularly for high-performance systems. INSI encourages Atlanta clients to proactively assess IT hardware needs for the rest of 2025 and into 2026, considering factors such as upcoming refresh cycles (especially for pandemic-era purchases), the October 2025 Windows 10 end-of-support deadline, future AI requirements, and overall budget implications. Careful planning, forecasting, and ordering specialized equipment in advance can help mitigate delays and budget surprises, requiring a balance between immediate needs and potential future market fluctuations.
INSI: Your Partner in Navigating Market Trends
INSI works diligently to keep our clients informed about current market trends affecting their technology investments, enabling informed decisions. Our unique approach to IT support in the Atlanta area is designed to save clients money while complementing their internal capabilities.
We offer both comprehensive managed IT support packages for businesses without dedicated IT staff and customized co-managed solutions for organizations with existing IT departments. Our focus is on providing the precise services and support levels you need, ensuring value and strategic alignment with your business goals.
