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DIGITIMES AsiaPublished: Aug 20, 2026, 16:01 JST

AI boom strains network gear supply as memory, PCB costs soar

AI boom strains network gear supply as memory, PCB costs soar

AI data center expansion and enterprise network upgrades are driving strong demand for network equipment, improving order visibility for vendors. However, surging prices for memory and printed circuit boards (PCBs), combined with hyperscalers' heavy draw on supply-chain resources, are tightening parts availability for other electronics sectors.

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