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Taiwanese memory vendor pivots towards data centre storage amid declining legacy sales

By GPU Data Hub Desk · GPU Data Hub·Editorial standards·4 Nov 2026, 17:03·Taiwan

Taiwanese memory specialist Macronix has revealed plans to gradually retire its ROM product line as it prioritises enterprise NOR flash solutions tailored for data centre operators. The shift follows a 39 per cent annual decline in ROM revenue, prompting the group to alter its supply agreements with long-standing consumer electronics partners.

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