Supply Chain Pressures: Memory and Storage

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Overview

The global technology supply chain continues to face significant disruption in 2026, driven primarily by severe memory and storage shortages, sharply increased component pricing, constrained manufacturing capacity and geopolitical trade. These challenges are impacting device availability, lead times, and project delivery cycles across the IT ecosystem.

Vendor pricing is increasing at short notice. Some vendors are changing pricing with little or no warning for items that have not yet been delivered.

This page explains what is happening and what you should do to stay ahead.

Current supply chain challenges

Memory and storage shortages

Industry wide reports escalating shortages in DRAM, NAND, NVMe SSD’s and now across high-capacity HDDs. Major producers advising maxed out production capacity with prices nearly doubling in early 2026 and supply remaining tight across all sectors. Shortage stem from increasing AI-driven demand, hyperscaler stockpiling, and manufacturing capacity shifts toward high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and high-capacity storage.

Rising component pricing

Memory and storage prices have experienced record price hikes. DRAM and storage costs are projected to rise 130% by the end of 2026, driving price increases across server, PC and smartphone price. Organizations can expect sustained upward pricing pressure of 30-40% throughout the year and into 2027.

Extended lead times and reduced availability

Lead times for many components, including DRAM, and popular high-capacity enterprise HDD’s and SSDs, are stretching significantly, with some producers fully sold out for 2026. Manufacturers are reducing quote validity windows, and availability is shifting dynamically week to week.

System-wide impact across devices

Shortages are affecting PCs, servers, and storage devices broadly. PC shipments alone are forecast to decline by 12% in 2026 due to memory and storage constraints. Entry-level devices are being hit hardest as vendors prioritize premium models to absorb rising component costs.

What this means for you

Project delays

Longer lead times and constrained supply may delay deployments, refresh cycles, and technology rollouts.

Increased budget requirements

Component-driven price volatility may require revised budgets or accelerated purchasing decisions.

Limited configuration options

Reduced inventory availability could limit specification flexibility, especially for high-performance or custom configurations.

Reduced device lifecycle predictability

With rising costs and shortages, organisations may extend device lifecycles, potentially increasing operational and security risks.

Recommended actions for customers

Plan early and forecast demand

Early procurement and forward visibility can help secure supply and mitigate constraints. Many suppliers advise placing orders well ahead of traditional cycles.

Ask us about our stock holding options including bill and hold

We can work with you on your forecast and offer stock holding options against your requirements to support predictability of supply and budget.

Build configuration flexibility

Consider alternative specifications or component options where feasible to improve availability and reduce delays.

Consider remanufactured hardware as an alternative to support availability, budget and your sustainability objectives.

Accelerate critical purchases

Deferring upgrades may result in increased cost and reduced access to desired configurations later in the year.

Ask us about our payment solutions to support spreading the cost of purchase to suit your budget.

Service maintenance options

Consider extending support on existing hardware through 3^rd party maintenance contracts that can bridge a gap while you plan your next refresh.

Maintain continuous communication

Stay in close contact with your boxxe account team for real-time insights into supply levels, pricing changes, and mitigation strategies.

Our commitment

boxxe is actively monitoring manufacturer allocations, market trends, and global supply indicators.

We are committed to helping customers navigate these challenges through:

Proactive planning
Flexible sourcing strategies
Transparent communication

If you have upcoming technology needs or would like assistance assessing risk and providing long term support and value through this period of volatility, please get in touch or contact your Account Manager.

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Supply Chain Pressures: Memory and Storage

Overview

Current supply chain challenges

Memory and storage shortages

Rising component pricing

Extended lead times and reduced availability

System-wide impact across devices

What this means for you

Project delays

Increased budget requirements

Limited configuration options

Reduced device lifecycle predictability

Recommended actions for customers

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Maintain continuous communication

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