In response to investors' questions regarding storage-related benefits, order volumes, and production expansion plans, Hikvision clarified that the rise in hard drive prices has a relatively minor impact on the company's net profit and, in fact, contributes positively. This is attributed to the company's historical inventory levels and the advantages of its large-scale purchasing operations. From the demand perspective, users have the flexibility to purchase hard drives independently and can strategically time their procurements. On the supply side, Hikvision is able to mitigate the adverse effects of storage price increases by implementing technical and commercial cost-saving measures.
