Networking demand stays resilient in 3Q26, but component shortages and price hikes cloud outlook

Chong Jing, Taipei

Jun 30, 2026, 12:20, Updated: Jun 30, 2026, 13:28 0

Credit: Shihmin Fu

The networking industry is entering its traditional third-quarter peak season, with demand remaining robust in 2026 as AI infrastructure upgrades and the adoption of Wi-Fi 7 continue to drive orders. However, tightening supplies and rising prices for memory,...

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