As edge computing and artificial intelligence gain traction, cloud computing continues to advance, and IoT devices proliferate, computer hardware companies face numerous challenges in adapting to these shifts in the technology landscape. Our firm brings decades of experience guiding companies through periods of transformation and upheaval. Our hardware consulting expertise has consistently enabled clients—from major consumer electronics giants to top network equipment firms—to refine their strategies and enhance their performance, helping them achieve and maintain leadership in their fields.
We are one of the top consulting firm in the computer hardware sector, having partnered with the top tech firms the leading hardware companies worldwide. Our focus is on delivering sustainable results for our clients.
Over the years, we have provided strategic insights across various technology sectors, including network equipment, data centers, infrastructure, computing, storage, mobile devices, and consumer electronics. Our guidance has supported clients in making pivotal decisions related to strategy, operations, organizational structure, mergers and acquisitions, and IT.
Our international team possesses profound expertise in critical issues impacting semiconductor companies today, including:
- Strategic insights into leveraging the growth of edge computing, which is reshaping competitive dynamics and driving demand and innovation across the tech landscape.
- Expert advice on cloud computing trends, helping both established and emerging hardware companies understand how cloud adoption impacts organizational structure, market forecasts, product development, and M&A activities.
- Innovative approaches to addressing cybersecurity challenges, from enhancing resilience to formulating market strategies and investment opportunities.
- Proven methods for extracting value from the Internet of Things, including assisting IoT and analytics vendors in focusing their efforts and identifying competitive opportunities.
- Strategies for quickly adapting to disruptions caused by Covid-19, including its effects on remote workforces, supply chains, and “As a Service” business models.
- Expertise in software private equity investing, enabling us to assist private equity firms in developing strategies that capture the most promising hardware opportunities.
- Exceptional M&A capabilities, covering everything from due diligence and post-merger integration to divestitures, spin-offs, joint ventures, and partnerships.
We also offer extensive industry knowledge across the hardware ecosystem, including:
- Smartphones, PCs, Wearables & IoT Devices: From leading hardware manufacturers to emerging consumer electronics firms, we provide insights into optimizing the value chain, enhancing salesforce effectiveness, achieving marketing excellence, and driving cost transformation. We also assist clients in growing their direct-to-consumer channels by building strong capabilities in product design, development, consumer analytics, and marketing.
- Datacenter Compute and Storage: With the shift from on-premises solutions to public cloud and “As a Service” models, there is significant opportunity for datacenter companies to capture new value. We have unparalleled experience in helping these companies navigate and leverage these trends, focusing on strategy, operations, organizational structure, M&A, and IT.
- Network Equipment: The increasing demand for network equipment and the move towards “Networking as a Service” and software-defined modular architecture present both opportunities and challenges. We offer deep expertise in helping network equipment providers capitalize on emerging opportunities by addressing value creation, go-to-market strategies, product development, operating models, and pricing.
