At Storm, we take a proactive and strategic approach to mitigating these challenges. We work closely with customers to forecast demand early, mapping upcoming refresh cycles, rollouts, and project timelines so that capacity can be secured before stock windows close. Where performance requirements allow, we offer flexible configuration options to improve availability without compromising user experience.
We also prioritise recommending in‑stock models to reduce lead‑time risk, ensuring that deployments can proceed without unnecessary delays. Our value‑add services; including pre‑delivery configuration and imaging, hardware testing, asset labelling, and serial capture, streamline deployment workflows so that the moment stock arrives, devices are ready to ship.
To protect budgets, we pursue order locking and price protection mechanisms wherever possible. If market conditions change, we communicate clearly and promptly so that our customers can make informed decisions with confidence.
What you should do next
To stay ahead of these supply challenges, we recommend reviewing Q1–Q2 hardware plans with your Storm account team as soon as possible. Early orders for memory‑heavy or business‑critical builds can help secure allocation before further constraints emerge. Where appropriate, consider aligning specifications with available configurations to reduce delays.
Finally, prepare for the possibility of staged fulfilment to keep programmes progressing even in a constrained market.