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Server component shortages feared due to lockdowns
Posted on Friday, April 10 2020 @ 13:06 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck
While the coronavirus pandemic is boosting demand for server equipment, DigiTimes warns that the industry may soon face shortages. The site notes lockdowns in various countries may disrupt component production in Southeast Asia, and adds that memory makers are prioritizing production for the server market.