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As the holiday season approaches, retailers face the challenge of ensuring their IT hardware is fully functional and prepared for the busiest shopping time of the year. At Mercom , we specialize in getting your equipment ready for the rush. Whether you need repairs, staging, deployment, or refurbished hardware, our tea
Why Repair Beats Replace in the New Tariff World In today’s business environment, staying competitive means balancing innovation with operational efficiency—and that includes how you manage your technology infrastructure. Now, with a newly imposed tariff of up to 30% on imported IT hardware, that balance has become even more challenging. For companies that rely on barcode equipment, mobile devices, point-of-sale (POS) systems, printers, tablets and other essential devices, these tariffs are more than just a line item on a spreadsheet. They are an immediate hit to the bottom line, making hardware replacements far more costly than they were just months ago. And it’s not just tariffs that are impacting costs. Across the board, many original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are raising the price of repairs and maintenance contracts—while also reducing the coverage and length of those contracts. In effect, businesses are paying more for less. So, what can you do when replacing hardware has become too expensive, and relying on OEM support no longer makes financial sense? The answer: extend the life of the equipment you already have. At Mercom, we believe a repair-first approach is not just a short-term fix—it’s a long-term strategy.
Learn why enterprise IT teams trust Apple Independent Repair Providers like Mercom for certified, secure, and warranty-safe Apple device repairs.
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Why Repair Beats Replace in the New Tariff World In today’s business environment, staying competitive means balancing innovation with operational efficiency—and that includes how you manage your technology infrastructure. Now, with a newly imposed tariff of up to 30% on imported IT hardware, that balance has become even more challenging. For companies that rely on barcode equipment, mobile devices, point-of-sale (POS) systems, printers, tablets and other essential devices, these tariffs are more than just a line item on a spreadsheet. They are an immediate hit to the bottom line, making hardware replacements far more costly than they were just months ago. And it’s not just tariffs that are impacting costs. Across the board, many original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are raising the price of repairs and maintenance contracts—while also reducing the coverage and length of those contracts. In effect, businesses are paying more for less. So, what can you do when replacing hardware has become too expensive, and relying on OEM support no longer makes financial sense? The answer: extend the life of the equipment you already have. At Mercom, we believe a repair-first approach is not just a short-term fix—it’s a long-term strategy.
Explore how mobile computing transforms industries, from healthcare to retail, enhancing efficiency and connectivity in business operations.
Which handheld inventory devices are right for you? At Mercom, we pride ourselves on our ability to help organizations like yours find the right equipment.
Market We Serve
Mercom is proud to announce the signing of another major service agreement with a nationwide retailer.
The youngest generation of shoppers has been termed Cyber Hybrids, or Cybrids, and they present a challenge to traditional retail companies.
With the recent news that Amazon is considering using Drones to deliver purchases to customers, it’s worth considering what effect Amazon has had on the American retail market.
Hardware Repair
As the holiday season approaches, retailers face the challenge of ensuring their IT hardware is fully functional and prepared for the busiest shopping time of the year. At Mercom , we specialize in getting your equipment ready for the rush. Whether you need repairs, staging, deployment, or refurbished hardware, our tea
Why Repair Beats Replace in the New Tariff World In today’s business environment, staying competitive means balancing innovation with operational efficiency—and that includes how you manage your technology infrastructure. Now, with a newly imposed tariff of up to 30% on imported IT hardware, that balance has become even more challenging. For companies that rely on barcode equipment, mobile devices, point-of-sale (POS) systems, printers, tablets and other essential devices, these tariffs are more than just a line item on a spreadsheet. They are an immediate hit to the bottom line, making hardware replacements far more costly than they were just months ago. And it’s not just tariffs that are impacting costs. Across the board, many original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are raising the price of repairs and maintenance contracts—while also reducing the coverage and length of those contracts. In effect, businesses are paying more for less. So, what can you do when replacing hardware has become too expensive, and relying on OEM support no longer makes financial sense? The answer: extend the life of the equipment you already have. At Mercom, we believe a repair-first approach is not just a short-term fix—it’s a long-term strategy.
Still using Zebra scanners like the TC56, TC70, or MC9200? Zebra may end support, but Mercom keeps your devices running with expert EOSL repair and refurbishment.
Asset Management
As the holiday season approaches, retailers face the challenge of ensuring their IT hardware is fully functional and prepared for the busiest shopping time of the year. At Mercom , we specialize in getting your equipment ready for the rush. Whether you need repairs, staging, deployment, or refurbished hardware, our tea
Are you looking to roll out a new mobile project in the coming months? If so, then consider Mercom’s staging and configuration services.
Mercom is pleased to announce the agreement of a major break-fix contract with a world wide SaaS company.
Staging and Deployment
Mercom is in the midst of a major Tablet roll out for a North American retailer. The rollout involves almost 500 iPads and 1400 Chromebooks following the customer’s specified time schedule, with between 100 and 200 Tablets shipping each week.
Did you know that Mercom can help you handle configuration, implementation and deployment of new field hardware?
A continuing trend over the last few years has been for US hardware manufacturers to outsource their equipment repairs overseas, typically to Mexico.
Certified Refurbished Equipment
As the holiday season approaches, retailers face the challenge of ensuring their IT hardware is fully functional and prepared for the busiest shopping time of the year. At Mercom , we specialize in getting your equipment ready for the rush. Whether you need repairs, staging, deployment, or refurbished hardware, our tea
Why Repair Beats Replace in the New Tariff World In today’s business environment, staying competitive means balancing innovation with operational efficiency—and that includes how you manage your technology infrastructure. Now, with a newly imposed tariff of up to 30% on imported IT hardware, that balance has become even more challenging. For companies that rely on barcode equipment, mobile devices, point-of-sale (POS) systems, printers, tablets and other essential devices, these tariffs are more than just a line item on a spreadsheet. They are an immediate hit to the bottom line, making hardware replacements far more costly than they were just months ago. And it’s not just tariffs that are impacting costs. Across the board, many original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are raising the price of repairs and maintenance contracts—while also reducing the coverage and length of those contracts. In effect, businesses are paying more for less. So, what can you do when replacing hardware has become too expensive, and relying on OEM support no longer makes financial sense? The answer: extend the life of the equipment you already have. At Mercom, we believe a repair-first approach is not just a short-term fix—it’s a long-term strategy.
Instead of cycling through replacements and adding strain to procurement and IT budgets, hardware repair enables businesses to maintain performance standards, reduce costs, and support sustainability initiatives. It’s a practical, cost-effective path that keeps mission-critical systems up and running.
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Mercom has a repair portal! Our web-based application allows us to to communicate with our clients in a seamless and efficient manner. If you are interested in access, fill out the form and we will help you connect with this extremely beneficial tool.