CBTS Launches Hardware Buy & Hold Program to Mitigate Rising Infrastructure Costs

Event summary

  • CBTS introduced the Hardware Buy & Hold Program on May 27, 2026, allowing organizations to purchase infrastructure at current prices and take delivery later.
  • The program targets server and storage configurations, where CBTS observed significant price increases: 64GB RDIMM memory up 142% in four months, server controllers up 92%, and EPYC CPUs up 53%.
  • Forrester Research notes a 20% cost uplift above historical norms for AI-optimized infrastructure due to geopolitical conflicts and supply chain instability.
  • The program is currently being previewed with select clients in the United States.

The big picture

CBTS's Hardware Buy & Hold Program responds to broader industry trends of rising hardware costs and supply chain instability, driven by geopolitical conflicts and increased demand for AI-optimized infrastructure. The program aims to provide a strategic advantage for enterprise IT and procurement leaders by locking in prices and managing deployment timelines more effectively. This move highlights the growing need for disciplined procurement strategies in an increasingly volatile market.

What we're watching

Cost Management
How effective CBTS's program will be in helping organizations mitigate price volatility in hardware procurement.
Supply Chain Dynamics
Whether the program can address supply chain instability and shorter quote validity periods.
Market Adoption
The pace at which other technology services companies adopt similar managed inventory solutions.