NEWS + INSIGHTS

DDR5 RDIMM supply tightens as 96GB & 128GB modules face 20+ week lead times, rising prices, and wafer trade-offs with HBM. Learn what’s driving shortages.

In AI Infrastructure, graphics processing units (GPUs) dominate the headlines, but they do not tell the full story. In fact, networking is often the true bottleneck in AI infrastructure, and scaling success depends as much on NIC performance as on the GPUs themselves. The real determinant of scale is networking.

A 52-week lead time for a single chip. That’s the reality procurement and engineering teams are navigating today as AI acceleration continues to reshape hardware demand across industries.

Stay ahead of tightening CMOS sensor supply chains. Learn how to manage 8-month lead times, plan for industrial vs. automotive-grade sensors, and secure critical components with proactive forecasting and market insights from Fusion Worldwide.

IC and CPU Lead Times Extend: Broadcom AI/server ICs, Intel FPGAs, and TI automotive parts now face 20–24+ week lead times. Server CPUs from Intel and AMD remain tightly allocated as data center demand accelerates. 

China’s auto industry is at a critical inflection point. After years of rapid growth driven by government incentives and a surge in electric vehicle (EV) production, the market now faces a mismatch between capacity and demand.

When a leading rolling stock transportation manufacturer needed to enhance testing for open-market purchases without slowing production, they turned to Fusion Worldwide.

When a leading enterprise computing manufacturer in Asia set its sights on Europe, Fusion Worldwide delivered targeted market insights that revealed a faster, more efficient path to regional success.

When shifting market conditions threatened to slash profits for a leading European automotive manufacturer, Fusion Worldwide stepped in to turn the tide.

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