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KIOXIA America, Inc. today announced KIOXIA EG7 Series solid state drives (SSDs), the company’s first client solution to adopt KIOXIA’s BiCS FLASH™ generation 8 4-bit-per-cell, quadruple-level cell (QLC) technology. The QLC-based KIOXIA EG7 Series delivers identical performance as TLC-based solutions, enabling better total cost of ownership (TCO) for value-oriented slim laptops, as well as commercial and consumer notebooks and desktops.
KIOXIA EG7 Series SSDs bring the performance and power efficiency advantages of KIOXIA BiCS FLASH™ generation 8 QLC 3D flash memory to common computing workloads for PC OEMs. The new drives deliver random read and write performance of up to 1,000 KIOPS, sequential read speeds of up to 7,000 MB/s, and sequential write speeds of up to 6,200 MB/s.
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ADATA Technology Co., Ltd., a leading global provider of memory and storage solutions, today announced the launch of the URBAN TAPSAFE External SSD, marking the debut of its new URBAN series. Inspired by the rhythm of modern urban life, the URBAN series is designed to deliver flexible, efficient storage tailored to today’s mobile users. The URBAN TAPSAFE combines high-speed performance with an intuitive NFC tap unlock mechanism, integrating powerful data protection into a compact and lightweight design. It enables users to securely access and manage important data with ease across a wide range of on-the-go scenarios.
Intuitive and Secure Sharing: NFC Tap Unlock and Multi-User Management
As mobile work and real-time content creation continue to grow, the need for both data security and seamless access has become increasingly critical. The URBAN TAPSAFE uses a dedicated companion app to transform your smartphone into a personalized security key. Users can unlock the drive with a simple tap, eliminating the hassle of passwords and streamlining workflows. It also supports multi-user management for up to nine people, with customizable 'Read-Only' or 'Read/Write' permissions. Whether for personal use or team collaboration, it ensures both convenience and data protection. For added security, the device automatically locks when disconnected from the smartphone, effectively preventing unauthorized access.
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PIODATA today announced the launch of the SecureX Security Flash Drive, a next-generation USB storage solution engineered for professionals who require uncompromising data protection and backup with immediate, offline accessibility. Designed for high-stakes environments — including medical, military, and technology sectors — SecureX delivers a secure, portable alternative to cloud storage that is always within reach and ready to perform.
In an era where critical files often live in the cloud, access and security aren't always guaranteed. Network outages, restricted environments, hackers, or login failures can derail presentations and workflows at the worst possible moment. SecureX eliminates that risk by ensuring your most important files are physically with you, instantly accessible on virtually any device with a USB connection, including PCs, Macs, smartphones, and tablets.
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SK hynix is reinforcing its leadership in the global memory market by introducing a next-generation high-performance storage solution designed for the AI PC era.
The company announced on April 8 that it has begun supplying its latest cSSD, PQC21, – the first product featuring 321-layer QLC NAND flash technology.
The next-gen storage solution delivers high capacity, performance, and power efficiency, meeting the rising demand for efficient storage in in AI PC environments.
At the core of the product is the combination of high-layer stacking (321 layers) and QLC technology. By leveraging the strength of QLC, which stores four bits per cell, the product maximizes storage capacity per unit area. The product is available in two capacities — 1TB (Terabyte) and 2TB — providing customers with a broader range of options.
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Team Group Inc., a global leader in memory solutions, today announced the launch of the T-CREATE CLASSIC H514 M.2 PCIe 5.0 SSD, designed to meet the growing demand for high-performance data storage in the generative AI era. Built on the PCIe Gen5 x4 interface, the SSD delivers up to 14,200 MB/s read and 13,300 MB/s write. Its ultra-fast data transfer capability significantly enhances the efficiency of accessing large creative assets and supports the performance requirements of video editing, image processing, visual effects, and 3D modeling software. The H514 also enables smooth and stable workflows for local AI model inference and training, empowering professional creative output.
Featuring an advanced 6 nm controller, the T-CREATE CLASSIC H514 delivers ultra-low read and write latencies of just 0.05 ms and 0.015 ms, respectively. This minimizes data response times and enables seamless coordination with the CPU and GPU, ensuring smooth system performance even when handling complex, high-resolution projects or multi-layered creative tasks. Built with advanced 3D NAND flash, the H514 offers capacities of up to 4TB, supporting the deployment and storage needs of large AI language models ranging from 7B to 175B parameters. By enabling local data storage, the SSD provides creators with more responsive and stable creative workflows.
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Silicon Motion Technology Corporation, a global leader in designing and marketing NAND flash controllers for solid-state storage devices, today announced the launch of the SM8008, a PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe enterprise SSD controller purpose-built for data center boot drives and power-sensitive enterprise storage applications.
As hyperscale and enterprise data centers expand server deployments, boot SSDs have become a critical infrastructure component across every system node. The SM8008 addresses this growing demand with a controller architecture optimized for power efficiency, predictable performance, and enterprise-grade security at scale, while supporting the OCP Hyperscale NVMe Boot SSD Specification to meet production-ready enterprise deployment requirements.
"The rapid growth of AI and cloud infrastructure is driving large-scale server deployments," said Alex Chou, Senior Vice President of Enterprise Storage & Display Interface Solution Business at Silicon Motion. "While much focus is placed on accelerators and high-performance storage, every AI server relies on reliable, power-efficient boot storage. SM8008 is purpose-built for this critical layer, delivering Gen5 performance with enterprise-grade security while strengthening our enterprise portfolio."
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Sandisk today announced the next generation of its portable SSD portfolio, introducing a three-tier lineup designed to support larger file sizes, AI content, and the increasingly demanding digital workflows of everyday users, creators, and professionals. The portfolio includes the SANDISK Portable SSD, SANDISK Extreme Portable SSD, and SANDISK Extreme PRO Portable SSD. Delivering nearly twice the speed of its predecessor and enhanced durability, the SANDISK Extreme Portable SSD is available today, with the full portfolio of products rolling out later this year.
“Whether at home, in the office, or on the go, this new generation of portable SSDs support customers across their storage needs,” said Heidi Arkinstall, Vice President of Consumer Marketing at Sandisk. “From everyday users, to creative enthusiasts, to production professionals, the SANDISK portable SSD portfolio balances performance, portability, and durability to give people storage they can depend on as their needs evolve.”
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KIOXIA America, Inc. today announced that it has begun shipping evaluation samples of embedded flash memory compatible with the next-generation UFS standard, UFS 5.0, which is currently being standardized by JEDEC.
UFS 5.0 is a new standard for embedded flash storage designed to meet the performance requirements of next-generation mobile devices such as high-end smartphones equipped with on-device AI functions. It utilizes MIPI® M-PHY® version 6.0 for the physical layer and UniPro® version 3.0 for the protocol. M-PHY version 6.0 introduces the new HS-GEAR6 mode, theoretically supporting an interface speed of up to 46.6 Gigabits per second (Gb/s) per lane; with 2 lanes, UFS 5.0 can achieve approximately 10.8 Gigabytes per second (GB/s) of effective read/write performance.
The evaluation samples incorporate a newly developed in-house controller for UFS 5.0 and KIOXIA BiCS FLASH™ generation 8 3D flash memory and support capacities of 512 GB and 1 TB. The package has been redesigned with a small 7.5 x 13 mm size, contributing to board space efficiency and design flexibility.
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Kioxia Singapore Pte Ltd, a worldwide leader in memory solutions, today announced the EXCERIA PRO G2 SDXC UHS-II Memory Card Series, designed for 8K video recording and continuous shooting. This series features two models in the Video Speed Class: V90 and V60. The V90 is a model designed for professionals seeking performance in 8K video recording, while the V60 is a more economical model with a good balance between speed and cost for those looking for UHS-II performance.
The all-new EXCERIA PRO G2 SDXC UHS-II Memory Card V90 takes professional photography, filmmaking, and content creation to the next level. Designed for 8K video recording and continuous shooting, these cards provide seamless performance and ample storage space with capacities up to 512GB and reads up to 310MB/s and writes up to 300MB/s for high-end 8K photo or video shoots. With their UHS-II rating, this series enhances workflows with faster file transfers and smoother editing.
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KIOXIA America, Inc. today announced that it has begun sampling new Universal Flash Storage (UFS) Ver. 4.1 embedded memory devices with 4-bit-per-cell, quadruple-level cell (QLC) technology. Designed for read-intensive applications and high-capacity storage needs, the new devices are powered by KIOXIA’s 8th generation BiCS FLASHTM 3D flash memory technology.
QLC UFS offers a higher bit density than traditional TLC UFS, making it suitable for mobile applications that require higher storage capacities. Advancements in controller technology and error correction have enabled QLC technology to achieve this while maintaining competitive performance.
Building on these advancements, the new Kioxia devices achieve substantial performance increases. KIOXIA’s QLC UFS boosts sequential write speeds by 25%, random read speeds by 90%, and random write speeds by 95% compared to the previous generation (UFS 4.0/BiCS6 QLC UFS). Write Amplification Factor (WAF) is also improved by up to 3.5x (with WriteBooster disabled).
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