HS011 Can We Survive IT Supply Chain Disruption

John and Greg discuss what we know so far about supply chain disruption, what impacts to your projects. We also consider resellers/distributors survival and what plans can companies make. The supply chain include more than hardware, but also software and people.

Topical issues: 

1. Chip shortage: https://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-global-chip-shortage-what-caused-it-how-long-will-it-last/

https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2021-chip-production-why-hard-to-make-semiconductors/

1. Software supply chain bill of materials https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/software-bill-of-materials-e2-80-94-not-just-good-for-security-good-for-business/ar-AAMzXeS

Link: Intel reiterates chip supply shortages could last several years | Reuters – https://www.reuters.com/technology/intel-reiterates-chip-supply-shortages-could-last-several-years-2021-05-31/

• Juniper Networks (NYSE:JNPR) is 4.3% lower after posting second-quarter results that beat expectations but disappointed observers with in-line guidance amid some apparent pressure on the supply chain