Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Google Employees Told to Secure RAM Supplies in Korea or Face Termination
Google is feeling the pressure of a chip shortage, just like many other companies.
They have told their employees to find and secure supplies of RAM in Korea, or they might lose their jobs.
Microsoft is also trying to get more chips, but they had a tough meeting with suppliers because the suppliers couldn't give them what they wanted.
One Microsoft executive even left the meeting upset.
It's a big problem for companies that need these tiny computer parts to make their products.
Google has instructed employees to secure RAM supplies in Korea or face potential termination.
The chip shortage is affecting multiple companies, including Google and Microsoft.
Microsoft executives traveled to Korea to negotiate with semiconductor firms.
Suppliers found it difficult to meet Microsoft's desired terms, leading to a heated exchange.
One Microsoft executive reportedly stormed out of a meeting due to the negotiations.
- Who
- Google employees and executives from Microsoft
- What
- Google has asked employees to secure RAM supplies in Korea or risk termination
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Korea
- Why
- Due to the ongoing chip shortage and difficulty in securing supplies at desired terms
- Company
- Location
- Korea
- Component
- RAM
- Industry Impact
- Chip shortage affecting multiple companies
- Other Company Involved
- Microsoft