This is a quick-hit update to our blog post from October 2018. At that time, we educated our prospects and clients on the China trade war and explained how the proposed tariffs would have a serious impact on IT budgets. We successfully helped many clients mitigate the effect of the initial 10% tariffs levied on IT equipment manufactured in China.
We also warned that an additional 15% tariff could be implemented if trade negotiations didn’t result in an agreement. Unfortunately, no resolution is in sight, and the U.S. has moved forward with the promised 15% tariff on Chinese-manufactured IT hardware. We’ve helped some clients pull forward hardware purchases to get ahead of the increases—but for others, the window to act is closing fast.
The real winner in this scenario? The cloud providers.
As hardware costs rise and businesses look for more predictable IT spending, the cloud becomes increasingly attractive. With strong cloud governance tools, businesses are realizing that cloud providers offer more flexibility and alignment than legacy hardware vendors. The major U.S.-based cloud platforms are eager to earn your trust—and are getting increasingly creative in how they do it.
PTP was purpose-built to help businesses with their cloud initiatives. Whether you’re in life sciences, biotech, or a research-driven enterprise, we can guide you toward more efficient, cost-effective cloud models. Think of us as your GPS—navigating your journey to the cloud with clarity and control.
Let’s talk now about evaluating public cloud solutions that align with your goals and put you back in control of your IT strategy.
Rising hardware costs don’t have to derail your IT strategy
We help life sciences companies move from unpredictable CapEx to secure, cloud-based IT.