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Digitimes October 19, 2026 By Scarlett Yu positive

Memory giants lock in up to 70% of capacity under long-term deals as AI demand reshapes industry cycles

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AI-driven memory demand is growing exponentially, pushing the industry into a structural supply shortage. As supply tightens and contract prices surge in 2026, major AI companies and cloud service providers (CSPs) are increasingly signing long-term agreements (LTAs) lasting three to five years with memory manufacturers to secure supply and manage soaring costs.
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