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August 2026 Edition

In this edition of Tech SITREP, Ben Curtis, breaks down the Q3 2026 component shortages and the procurement strategies that beat them. Ross Collins, Head of Engineering, makes the case for buying general-purpose compute over the AI narrative and explains why air-gapped deployment is a requirement, not an edge case. We also look at what the Defence Investment Plan means for IT buyers over the next five years, and why defence procurement needs agility, not just speed.

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The Air Gap Is A Requirement, Not An Edge Case: Deploying Software On Disconnected Networks

In defence, a disconnected network is the standard environment, not an edge case. Learn what breaks when the cable comes out, how to deploy software properly on an air-gapped network, and the one demonstration to ask every vendor for.

The Defence Investment Plan: How to Navigate the Next 2 to 5 Years of IT Procurement

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August 2026 Edition

The Defence Investment Plan: How to Navigate the Next 2 to 5 Years of IT Procurement

The Defence Investment Plan will drive significant new IT demand just as supply tightens. In this edition of Tech SITREP, Dan Arnold and Ben Curtis discuss what it means for buyers and how to navigate procurement over the next two to five years.

Q3 2026 Component Shortages: Price Pressures and the Procurement Strategies That Beat Them

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August 2026 Edition

Q3 2026 Component Shortages: Price Pressures and the Procurement Strategies That Beat Them

Foundries are prioritising AI accelerators over standard enterprise components, driving multi-month lead times and double-digit price hikes. Learn the four procurement strategies that protect your timelines and budgets before 2028.

Buy The Compute, Not The Narrative: Defence Procurement And The AI Cycle

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August 2026 Edition

Buy The Compute, Not The Narrative: Defence Procurement And The AI Cycle

Nobody knows whether the AI bubble bursts, but defence programmes costed today deliver into the 2030s. Learn why buying general-purpose compute you own outright holds its value in either outcome, and the four questions that protect a programme.

When Pace Really Matters: Why Defence Procurement Needs Agility, Not Speed

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August 2026 Edition

When Pace Really Matters: Why Defence Procurement Needs Agility, Not Speed

"At pace" has become defence procurement's favourite word, but pace describes how fast you move, never whether you are moving in the right direction. Learn why agility, not speed, is the capability the sector actually needs.

How the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Price Hike Impacts System Builders in H2 2026

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August 2026 Edition

How the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Price Hike Impacts System Builders in H2 2026

The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 has climbed from under £8,000 to around £12,000, upending workstation budgets. Learn how the price hike hits system builders, the workarounds emerging, and what it takes to keep quoting profitably into 2028.

July 2026 Edition

In this edition of Tech SitRep, Ben Curtis, Head of Purchasing at Novatech, shares expert strategies for navigating the Q3 component crunch. Plus, explore how shortages are impacting businesses industry-wide and discover how modern tech is transforming mission planning. There is plenty more to uncover inside, dive in to explore the full report.

June 2026 Edition

All articles from the inaugural edition of Tech SITREP, covering Q2 component markets, NVIDIA ADA end of life, Computex 2026, open-source virtualisation, and UK defence collaboration.