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AI boom drives hardware value, leading to supply chain and security issues

By PulseAugur Editorial · [2 sources] ·

The increasing value of hardware, driven in part by AI and data center growth, has led to unexpected challenges. One vendor required an extra fee for armored truck delivery due to hardware's high value and susceptibility to theft. Additionally, businesses upgrading their systems, such as to SQL Server 2025 and Windows Server 2025, are facing difficulties in securing necessary hardware, with vendors providing shorter quote validity periods and some even reneging on deals. AI

IMPACT The AI boom is increasing hardware demand and value, leading to supply chain disruptions and security concerns for businesses.

RANK_REASON The items discuss the impact of AI growth on hardware value and supply chain issues, but do not announce a new product or frontier release.

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AI boom drives hardware value, leading to supply chain and security issues

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Then, when we thought we were near the finish line, a vendor wanted us to pay extra to have hardware delivered by an armored truck. Apparently, hardware has bec

    Then, when we thought we were near the finish line, a vendor wanted us to pay extra to have hardware delivered by an armored truck. Apparently, hardware has become so valuable, it's become the target of thieves. It's all pretty nuts. # AI # Hardware

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    My employer decided it was time to upgrade our SQL Server environment to SQL 2025, along with an upgrade to Windows Server 2025, and all on top of new hardware.

    My employer decided it was time to upgrade our SQL Server environment to SQL 2025, along with an upgrade to Windows Server 2025, and all on top of new hardware. AI and data center 'growth' hasn't just driven up prices, it's had other negative impacts. Just finding what we needed/…

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