NAND flash memory manufacturer trends as of the second half of 2023
Samsung Electronics' announcement that it plans to increase the price of NAND flash memory by 2024% every quarter by the second quarter of 2 has caused a huge stir in the industry. On the other hand, Western Digital is considering splitting its HDD business and NAND flash memory business, and although the impact of these moves on the market is currently uncertain, it is possible that it will lead to higher prices for NAND chips and SSDs. It is seen as highly sexual.
Is now the time to buy?
Considering these manufacturer trends, there is a possibility that NAND prices will rise after 2024. Therefore, if you are considering a single SSD or a workstation configuration equipped with many SSDs, now may be the perfect time to purchase one.
In particular, when performing bioinformatics and big data analysis, storage that can perform read/write operations at high speeds is required. In terms of storage capacity and cost, HDDs are an option, but if you plan to use large-capacity, high-speed flash storage, we recommend considering and planning your implementation in anticipation of price increases next year.
Focus on market trends
Price fluctuations are highly dependent on the balance between supply and demand, and demand is influenced by multiple factors such as the release of new operating systems, software, and hardware, the spread of new technologies, and trends. Therefore, it is important to keep a close eye on these industry trends and determine the appropriate time to purchase.
Additionally, global economic conditions and supply chains have a significant impact on supply. The example of a disruption in the supply of semiconductor products due to the coronavirus pandemic is still fresh in our memory, but there are various factors other than the pandemic that can affect the supply chain. Although it is a difficult factor to predict, it is one of the points to keep in mind when considering the timing of introducing a machine equipped with a large-capacity SSD.
Summary
The various announcements made by manufacturers in the NAND flash memory market contain factors that greatly influence the decision to introduce SSD products.
Given that prices are expected to rise after 2024, we recommend early consideration, especially for customers who require large-capacity, high-speed storage.
Please feel free to contact Tegsys regarding the installation and implementation schedule of NAND flash memory products, PCs, workstations, and servers.
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