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August 08, 2022 08 Aug'22
Phison's new X1 controller to power Seagate SSD

Seagate continues its partnership with Phison through the release of the X1, a customizable SSD controller that promises higher performance and lower power use.
July 29, 2022 29 Jul'22
Intel pulls the plug on Optane

Intel will wind down its storage class memory business as it plans to shift focus elsewhere, while still supporting current customers using the technology.
July 27, 2022 27 Jul'22
Micron breaks the 200-layer barrier in NAND

Micron is shipping a 232-layer NAND that brings higher density and performance with potentially lower costs, starting on the client side before moving to the data center.
June 28, 2022 28 Jun'22
Micron releases first 176-layer NAND SATA SSD

Micron brings high endurance, lower costs and continued support for the SATA interface with the release of its new 5400 SATA SSD for the data center.

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QLC vs. TLC SSDs: Which is best for your storage needs?

QLC flash memory is best for most read-intensive workloads, while TLC is suited to write-dominant workloads. Discover how QLC vs. TLC NAND are coexisting in the data center. Continue Reading
Pure Storage's focus shines at Pure Accelerate 2022

At Pure Accelerate 2022, Pure Storage displayed its continued investment in R&D, coupled with new product releases. The vendor should continue to make a splash in flash. Continue Reading
SSD vs. SSHD vs. HDD: Which one is best?

Hybrid drives promise fast, cost-effective performance for primary and secondary storage. Here's what you need to know about the benefits and drawbacks compared to SSDs and HDDs. Continue Reading

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How enterprises can ensure NVMe security in 2.0

Today's world demands airtight security more than ever. Key NVMe security features, such as namespaces, the Lockdown command and TLS in NVMe over TCP, keep data safe. Continue Reading
Ways to add enterprise NVMe drives to your infrastructure

Organizations can benefit from faster data transport between applications and storage through NVMe. When looking at enterprise NVMe, remember management and cost considerations. Continue Reading
Why QLC flash adoption now benefits the enterprise

While enterprises must overcome some obstacles with QLC, there is a solid case for its use. 3D NAND has played a big part in enabling QLC use within the enterprise. Continue Reading

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Learn the important capacity, performance and reliability differences between multilayer flash when it comes to adding SSD storage to your organization. Continue Reading
How key factors in storage performance and cost spur adoption

It may take years, but a storage product's performance, cost and the problems it solves can converge to make its sales take off. See how a storage technology's tipping point is reached. Continue Reading
4 causes of SSD failure and how to deal with them

Although NVMe SSDs are a highly reliable storage technology, they are still prone to occasional failure. Here are some best practices to keep your SSDs humming along. Continue Reading