Memory pricing shifts to 'hourly' as giants dominate, SMEs fight for survival

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By Charlene ChenMar 3, 2026, 2:49 am192 ptsTrendingTop
Semiconductor industry insiders report that memory shortages and price surges have intensified alongside AI industry growth, pushing some memory prices into an "hourly pricing" model. This development spells a survival nightmare for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) lacking bargaining power.

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