Why optics lead times stopped being predictable
Transceivers used to be the easy line on a bill of materials. Several things changed at once, and buyers are still adjusting.
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06.052026
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Industry insights
What we see in the market, written for people who buy hardware rather than people who write about it.
21.042026
Industry insight
What to watch in DDR5 server memory pricing
Memory pricing moves in cycles, and the signals worth watching are not the ones that make headlines.
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28.032026
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U.2, U.3 and E3.S: picking a form factor that still fits in 2029
The physical shape of an enterprise SSD is now a longer-lived decision than the capacity you choose.
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14.022026
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A buyer's checklist for independent hardware distribution
Independent distributors fill real gaps in the supply chain. Here is how to tell a good one from a broker with a website.
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23.012026
Industry insight
Buying refurbished Gen5 platforms without inheriting a problem
Second-hand server platforms can be excellent value. A short inspection list removes most of the risk.
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