Supply Chain Constraints Webinar
As manufacturers prioritise capacity for large-scale AI deployments, organisations are beginning to feel the downstream effects across the enterprise tech stack, with PCs seeing immediate price/supply impacts and server and storage environments facing near-term price increases that may persist for 12–18 months.
In this webinar, CDW experts will unpack the market dynamics behind these constraints, explain what signals matter most, and outline practical steps IT leaders can take now to manage volatility, protect budgets, and plan more confidently in an uncertain supply environment.
Attendees will learn:
· Understand the market forces driving current and near-term memory and storage constraints, and how AI workloads are reshaping supply and pricing across devices and infrastructure.
· Identify the expected impacts across the tech stack, including servers, storage, and virtualisation platforms, where availability and cost pressures are most likely to emerge first.Â
· Learn practical strategies to reduce risk and maintain continuity, including early planning, inventory positioning, and procurement approaches suited to a volatile market.
Speakers
Rob Sims
With over two decades in the tech sector, Rob has held diverse roles — from internal IT and professional services to architecture — and now serves as CDW’s Chief Technologist. Throughout his career, Rob has demonstrated a unique talent for simplifying complex challenges into clear and actionable business outcomes. He brings a wealth of experience and a broad perspective that extends across countries, sectors and industries.
James Hankins
James Hankins is Head of Hybrid Platforms at CDW UK where he leads the strategy, propositions and sales execution across Hybrid Cloud, Secure Networking and Data Protection. James brings together technical innovation, commercial insight and strong partner relationships to deliver meaningful value for customers.Â
Josh Nicholls
Josh Nicholls has 10 years tenure at CDW UK and is the Category Lead for Hybrid Platforms but also has a background in IT procurement consulting and has experiencing leading a high growth IT startup. Josh is focused on building productive, prosperous and sustainable partner ecosystems that drive measurable results for CDW, our partners and our customers.
Sam Tiplady
Sam leads the Payment Solutions team at CDW, spearheading the strategy and delivery of financing solutions that help organisations invest in technology with confidence. Sam helps shapes how customers access flexible payment models across global sales channels, driving sustainable, solution-led growth.
