Navigating the AI Supply Crunch: How to Manage Surging Server & Storage Prices

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Live session on October 08, 2026

10:00 a.m. EDT

1 hour

What you’ll learn

  • Identify the core market drivers behind extreme DRAM and NAND price surges

  • Understand supply forecast timelines and whether pricing is likely to return to 2025 baselines 

  • Execute proven cost-mitigation strategies to manage infrastructure spend effectively 

  • Assess the impact of supply constraints on budgets, procurement strategies and infrastructure planning


Extreme demand for AI infrastructure is creating unprecedented shortages in DRAM and NAND supply, driving significant increases in server and storage prices. With hardware costs rising sharply and supply constraints impacting infrastructure planning, I&O leaders must make informed decisions to manage both budget pressures and operational risk.

This webinar examines the market dynamics behind the current supply crunch, including what's driving price increases, how long supply constraints are expected to last, and whether pricing is likely to return to 2025 levels. Learn practical strategies to mitigate rising infrastructure costs and manage server and storage investments more effectively in a rapidly changing market.


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Chandra Mukhyala

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