High-bandwidth flash effort aims to move NAND closer to AI compute

The payload describes an emerging high-bandwidth flash approach involving Sandisk and SK hynix, with standardization activity through OCP and a possible sampling window in the second half of 2026. The RamTrend relevance is strong because this points to a new role for NAND: not just bulk storage, but a memory-adjacent tier intended to feed AI systems more efficiently. The concept is early, so it should be treated as a technology roadmap signal rather than a current pricing catalyst.