SIS Distribution says PC prices are up about 50% and AI servers about sixfold, driven by AI demand and memory shortages. Enterprises are stretching replacement cycles from 3 years to 4-5, and PC and server unit sales fell an estimated 10-20%. Hardware prices may ease in 2027 as memory capacity grows. For a small business, plan to keep existing machines longer and hold off on big IT purchases until prices move. Thai firms are still mostly testing AI agents, with broader adoption expected around Q2 2027. Subscription AI costs (about US$20 per user per month) add up across staff, so compare them with open-source options before committing.
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