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AI demand disrupts tech infrastructure planning with longer lead times and higher costs

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The demand for AI is causing significant disruptions in technology infrastructure planning, leading to unpredictable procurement cycles. Lead times for essential data center components have extended to 18-36 months, with increasing costs and potential project delays. Companies like Micron have already sold out their high-bandwidth memory chip supply for 2026, and Gartner forecasts substantial price increases for DRAM and SSDs. IT leaders must adapt by planning for longer timelines, tighter availability, and less pricing certainty, rather than waiting for market stabilization. AI

IMPACT Accelerated AI adoption necessitates a strategic shift in infrastructure procurement and planning to manage supply chain volatility.

RANK_REASON Article discusses industry trends and provides advice rather than announcing a specific event.

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AI demand disrupts tech infrastructure planning with longer lead times and higher costs

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Duane Barnes, Forbes Councils Member ·

    Why Infrastructure Planning Needs A New Playbook For AI

    Infrastructure strategy used to be about optimizing around known variables. Today, it is about making sound decisions in the face of uncertainty.

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