Cisco will implement price increases across its hardware and technical services portfolio in the coming weeks. Hardware prices will rise by an average of 3.4% starting September 13, 2025, followed by similar uplifts for technical services on October 4 and 11. Although Cisco has not yet released a full SKU list, early signs indicate that most of the portfolio will be affected.
These adjustments could influence your upcoming hardware upgrades, refresh projects, and support renewals. Acting now allows you to minimise budget impact and maintain cost efficiency.
What You Can Do
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Secure Today’s Prices – Any valid and approved Cisco Deal IDs remain protected at current rates. Quotes can be revalidated before September 13, giving you up to 30 days of price protection.
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Plan Ahead – Review upcoming projects and schedule purchases strategically to avoid the new, higher prices.
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Budget Smartly – Align procurement with business cycles to avoid last-minute, higher-cost decisions.
Our Approach at datadirect
At datadirect, we see price adjustments as an opportunity to optimise IT investment. We help our customers:
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Streamline Maintenance & Support – Gain visibility into renewals and EOL milestones to avoid surprise costs and consolidate contracts for better efficiency.
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Leverage Managed Services – Our fully ITIL-accredited Service Centre offers proactive support, lifecycle monitoring, and a dedicated Customer Success Manager to reduce risks and ensure smooth operations.
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Explore Cisco Enterprise Agreements – Simplify licensing, reduce costs, and align technology adoption with your long-term business goals.
Why Act Now
Price adjustments are a constant in the IT industry. Organisations that act early can protect budgets, fast-track critical projects, and maintain stability in uncertain markets.
datadirect is already working with clients to:
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Review active projects and revalidate Cisco quotes
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Extend price protection wherever possible
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Map investment plans to avoid unnecessary price increases
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Identify cost savings through smart procurement and lifecycle management
Next Steps
If you have planned hardware, service renewals, or network refresh projects in the next few months, this is the right moment to review and lock in pricing.
Contact datadirect today to secure current rates, optimise maintenance contracts, and explore cost-saving opportunities before Cisco’s new prices take effect.
