The development and existence of AI and automation devices and software that increasingly help us with our daily tasks continue to undergo constant evolution every day, and with that, Research and Development is certainly a field with the potential to consume more costs and materials. 

The larger the capacity of Random Access Memory (RAM) and Solid State Drive (SSD), the more optimally your devices will generally operate. RAM itself is responsible for facilitating multitasking on devices and supporting the running of applications, while SSD serves as the primary storage medium for devices. Recently, UNDIRA friends have certainly seen various discussions about increasingly expensive device components. The surge in interest and investment in AI and data center development has also contributed greatly to the scarcity of RAM, SSDs, and various other devices. 

According to an explanation from one of the world's largest Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) manufacturers, Micron, the growth of data centers driven by AI is also a major factor contributing to the surge in demand for technology spare parts (especially for RAM and SSD). As a result, price increases and market availability have also been affected.

Here are some things UNDIRA friends should know about the dynamics between the market and recent developments in the technology sector:

1. Development ≠ Availability: Accelerated innovation and growing sentiment of use do not always mean a decrease in scarcity. If demand exceeds the availability of goods, then various technology spare parts such as RAM and memory will automatically experience an increase in price. 

2. Higher Production Costs: In order to keep up with the latest developments in AI, devices need to be not only more ergonomic but also more powerful. These devices require greater processing power to meet the demands of AI and increasingly complex application storage requirements. The acceleration of AI innovation will certainly also have an impact on the prices of various gadgets that we use every day, such as computers, smartphones, video game devices, cameras, data centers and servers, and even some modern car brands that utilize Assistance Driver (ADAS) features.

3. Accelerating more efficient software architecture: The scarcity of RAM, in addition to causing FOMO, is also encouraging software engineers and programmers to adopt systems that are not only budget-friendly but also efficient in terms of application compression.  Memory tiering and storage-class memory integration are considered to reduce dependence on conventional RAM.

Given the potential for RAM upgrades and other device requirements, here are some things Students of UNDIRA may want to consider:

1. Consider using RAM-friendly applications or choosing devices with better operating system management.

2. With the development of AI and the need for higher device specifications, reconsider your needs and purchasing power.

3. Use Cloud Storage to store files. With the availability of SSDs and the disproportionate demand for SSDs, the price of SSDs will certainly increase. Cloud Storage can be an alternative for UNDIRA friends to store important data, especially lecture and assignment data. To further alleviate the inconvenience of storage availability, with the support of Google Workspace, which provides integrated services including storage expansion via Google Drive, UNDIRA students already have an advantage in managing all your college and study data properly.

4. Monitor spare part market prices carefully. When Students of UNDIRA plan to purchase device components in the future, ensure to monitor market prices across various marketplaces and stay updated on IT-related news.