County approves IT budget amendment as hardware prices rise
Vernon County approved a budget amendment to its IT capital procurement line after staff said market pressures — including industry demand for memory linked to AI projects — increased component prices and vendor quotes by roughly $30,000.
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IT staff explained that recent market shifts — including increased industry demand for certain memory components tied to large AI projects — caused vendor quotes to rise significantly since mid-2025. Staff said they adjusted specifications (for example, removing touchscreens from devices) and requested a budget amendment to cover the unanticipated overage. The board approved the amendment on a voice vote.
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