Beat the global chip shortage with RentWorks Africa
South African businesses are facing increased costs due to the problems created by the growing global DRAM and NAND memory chip shortage.
This shortage is due to an increased demand for this hardware in AI systems, with many chip manufacturers shifting their attention to meeting the needs of their enterprise AI clients over those of general consumers and businesses.
The shortage has driven up the prices of devices that require these components, and for businesses, this usually relates to end user computers.
End user computing devices need powerful GPUs, RAM, and SSD storage to perform properly, but due to the chip shortage, these components have skyrocketed in price.
The shortage is also leading to computers being sold with downgraded specs, using components that are more affordable but far less efficient.
How RentWorks Africa can help
RentWorks Africa, however, offers several solutions that will help businesses overcome these issues and remain competitive and productive without breaking the bank.
Leasing Solutions RentWorks Africa is South Africa’s leading asset rental company and provides tailored services to meet the needs of its customers. It has recognised that some businesses may not have the necessary CAPEX to equip their employees with high-quality laptops – or simply don’t want to pay this high up-front cost. When calculating the spend over time it can actually result in cost savings for your business
Therefore, RentWorks offers an alternative in the form of its OPEX-centric rental solutions.
This includes leasing agreements where a business will eventually secure full ownership of the laptops, as well as operating leases where the laptops are returned after the lease expires (Pay for Use only).
The latter offers a lower cash flow impact thanks to RentWorks Africa’s residual value investment and removes the hassles usually associated with disposal.
- Rental Solutions
RentWorks Africa also offers businesses the ability to rent more affordable, refurbished laptops through its Re.Works Africa business. Companies can rent for as short as 1 week up to 3 years
This provides better value for money, as these laptops were built before the chip shortage and therefore the now expensive parts were still much more affordable and RentWorks passes this saving on to clients.
These devices are all fully insured, and Re.Works Africa provides a full break-fix warranty for the entire rental period – providing total convenience and peace of mind.
- Refurbished Solutions
If you don’t want to rent, you can also purchase fully refurbished and upgraded computers directly from Re.Works Africa.
These end user computers are available at a fraction of the cost of equivalent new models but offer similar levels of performance since the only difference is a previous generation CPU.
Another alternative is to make use of ReWorks Africa’s “Refurbishment-as-a-Service” solution. Businesses with many existing, older end-user computers should also consider refurbishment over replacement, as Re.Works Africa offers an expert refurbishment service.
Re.Works Africa will restore your computers to perform optimally and provide a warranty, thereby extending the life of existing business assets.
For South African businesses, the real risk isn’t where global chip supply goes next — it’s being locked into higher costs, underpowered equipment, and inflexible ownership models today. RentWorks Africa helps businesses stay productive by shifting IT spend from unpredictable capital outlay to structured, managed solutions that protect cash flow and performance. Whether through rental, refurbished assets, or extending the life of existing equipment, the focus is simple: reliable technology, predictable costs, and no compromise on productivity.
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