NEWS + INSIGHTS

Supply constraints are tightening for enterprise storage solutions. Lead times for high-capacity hard disk drives (HDDs) now stretch 3-6 months.

The July edition highlights acute DDR4 shortages and AI-fueled demand surges, with ripple effects across memory, CPUs, GPUs, storage, and networking components.

The electronic component supply chain is always moving, but few products have accelerated demand the way the NVIDIA® Jetson Orin™ series has. Lead times are stretching. Prices are shifting. And demand shows no signs of slowing.

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DDR4 memory now costs more than cutting-edge DDR5 technology. This price inversion signals unprecedented changes in the server CPU market -- a perfect storm of supply shortages, technology transitions, and competitive upheaval reshaping enterprise computing.

The June edition spotlights tariff volatility and its effects across multiple product categories, including CPUs, GPUs, ICs, and passives.

In late May 2025, the memory market saw a sharp and sudden movement: DDR4 spot prices surged significantly.

Inventory isn’t just about what you have on hand—rather, how quickly you can adapt when what you need isn’t available.

The May edition spotlights tariff volatility and its effects across multiple product categories, including CPUs, GPUs, ICs, and passives.

Navigating the challenges of End-of-Life (EOL) products is critical for maintaining supply chain continuity and maintaining production timelines.