IT Infrastructure Shortages Are Real and Lasting - Here's How to Cope
TechTarget, Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
Enterprises face 9-18 month lead times and steep price increases for IT gear as hyperscalers absorb memory capacity.
Memory shortages driven by hyperscaler demand are causing dramatic price increases and extended lead times across servers, storage, and networking equipment through 2027.
Industry experts recommend optimizing existing infrastructure utilization, engaging finance teams with detailed forecasts, and working closely with vendors and VARs to map workload requirements. Organizations should consider alternative suppliers, cloud solutions, and colocation providers while avoiding single-vendor dependencies, particularly for AI infrastructure.
Strategic approaches include using public cloud for proof-of-concept work and choosing performance-tiered solutions rather than pursuing top-tier equipment exclusively. Planning and ordering immediately is critical as delivery times stretch past 12 months.