Supermicro admits building AI infrastructure is a tricky, low-margin business ... for now

Server-maker and designer Supermicro has promised to improve performance, after missing its guided revenue and revealing its margins aren’t strong. Investors already knew Supermicro wasn’t going to post great results for the quarter, after it warned that a customer requested changes to a big purchase and the work required to …

[Darkedge]

low margins?

considering the build quality and reliability of Supermicro is the worst I've ever had to deal with I'm shocked. Would never buy their kit by choice.

[ColonelClaw]

Re: low margins?

YMMV, we've been buying their kit for nearlly 20 years and haven't had any issues of note. To me it's no different to the big vendors, and it's decently cheaper

[hardboiledphil]

It does seem strange that in a time of such a demand bubble you'd be accepting low margin business.

[Tron]

Tsk, tsk.

These issues should be nailed in the small print. If there are delays or additional costs, you, the client will be paying for them. All of them. Kiss the money goodbye and put it in escrow before we get out of bed and start work. We'll advise you of extra costs. You will pay them up front in full with a smile on your face and joy in your heart.