LEAD TIME FOR IT DELIVERY INCREASES

Clients need to understand that lead time of a network switch, has increased 200+% in the last six months as critical components must be procured.

MICHAEL ANDERSEN Founder and CEO, EuroTech ME.

The world is in a historically unprecedented time globally; however, the Middle East is showcasing itself as one of the most stable places to live, raise a family, start a business, and, or open an office. Businesses should run lean, but also invest strategically in regional expansion as whatever happens in the next two to three years; the Middle East will come out on top.

The primary objective for the technology industry will be to effectively communicate the critical situation of supply shortages with clients. To better align on expectations, clients need to understand that the average lead time of a network switch, for example, has increased by over 200% in the last six months as critical components must be procured well in advance of project delivery.

The market conditions have, unfortunately, opened the door for grey market imports and products that are not procured and distributed via appropriate channels. This represents a major risk to the business’s operational integrity. Keeping this in mind, purchasing managers in the technology space must be scrupulous in evaluating products and services for their business needs.

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EuroTech ME stands behind one simple mantra: Technology for functionality’s sake as opposed to technology for the sake of technology. The best solutions are the simple ones that staff can use with ease and confidence on a daily basis.

EuroTech ME has designed and delivered incredibly complex network, security and AV solutions for a variety of clientele. As EuroTech ME expands into Saudi Arabia, the team is eager to assist both big corporate entities as well as smaller businesses with the right equipment for ease of l Blockchain and IoT when used together could be an exciting means of monitoring and validating industrial energy consumption. l Integrated devices in one ecosystem, communicating with one another whilst being validated by blockchain technology could be a game changer. l The primary objective for the technology industry will be to effectively communicate the critical situation of supply shortages with clients. installation that can run as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.

EuroTech ME offers network design and pre-contract consultancy services well before the project is awarded to a general contractor. This ensures IT procurement can take place before the tendering phase of a fit-out project. Consequently, critical infrastructure can be procured in line with the lead time, which in some cases can be up to 12 months.

For Audio Visual systems as well, EuroTech ME can help clients procure the right products through the correct channels and support with the appropriate warranty, thus, mitigating risks to project delay. Once procured, EuroTech ME’s team of in-house draughtsmen can ensure the production and distribution of schematic drawing packs and containment requirements to the client’s interior design and project management teams. n