Why AI infrastructure costs will reshape enterprise IT strategy in 2026

India's IT sector faces a 'hardware super-cycle' as AI demand strains global supply, pushing up costs and delivery times for standard enterprise components. Experts predict these shortages could last until 2027, making traditional hardware scaling unsustainable. Organizations must now embrace software-defined approaches to maximize existing infrastructure, optimize memory usage, and delay capital expenditure, ensuring efficiency and resilience in the face of evolving tech demands.