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Samsung reportedly in talks with Google, Microsoft on long-term memory supply agreements

What happened

Samsung Electronics is negotiating long-term memory supply agreements with Google and Microsoft, potentially marking the industry's first binding contracts. This strategic move locks in demand from major tech giants, supporting price stability. Bullish.

Impact and signal

Medium impactImpact score: 45/100

Affected components and suppliers

DRAMNAND Flash

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Source and time

Source: DigiTimes Asia · 3/23/2026 · View original source

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Samsung reportedly in talks with Google, Microsoft on long-term memory supply agreements

What happened

Impact and signal

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