0654 GMT - Demand from artificial-intelligence servers is expected to continue to support NAND flash market growth in the third quarter, even as smartphone and PC demand remains weak, according to research firm TrendForce. Strong purchases of storage devices for AI data centers kept the NAND flash market undersupplied in 2Q, allowing suppliers to raise prices, TrendForce says. Combined revenue for the world's top five NAND flash brands jumped 77% from the previous quarter to $68.87 billion. Samsung Electronics remained the largest supplier by revenue, followed by SK Hynix and Micron Technology. TrendForce expects limited new production capacity and sustained AI-related demand to support further price increases and industry growth in 3Q.
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