Plan ahead as PC costs rise and supply timelines extend during the ongoing memory shortage.

Struggling to navigate rising PC costs, shrinking availability, and pressure to modernize your device fleet?

This Gartner® report helps enterprise buyers navigate the AI-driven memory shortage and its impact on PC pricing and availability.

As memory and SSD supply tighten, having a clear plan is critical.

In AI-Driven Memory Crisis: What PC Buyers Must Do Now, Gartner® we think it outlines actionable strategies to help IT and procurement leaders adjust purchasing plans, protect budgets, and secure the hardware.

From our perspective, the guidance outlines how to:

  • Align PC purchasing plans and budgets with current market conditions.
  • Identify critical device needs and build a prioritized procurement roadmap.
  • Explore flexible approaches like lifecycle extension, leasing, refurbishment, or DaaS to manage costs and maintain continuity.

We believe you will discover how procurement planning, supplier engagement, and data-driven insights can help you stay on track as supply and pricing conditions shift.

Gartner, AI-Driven Memory Crisis: What PC Buyers Must Do Now, By Steve Kleynhans, Erin Pierre, 16 April 2026

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