Silicon Motion Technology Corporation ("Silicon Motion"), a global leader in designing and marketing NAND flash controllers for solid state storage devices, announced today the release of the world's first turnkey merchant SATA SSD controller solution supporting 3D NAND from multiple vendors.  The enhanced controller solution will accelerate the adoption of the most competitive high-performance SSDs in the market. Silicon Motion will be demonstrating 3D NAND-based SSDs using its updated SM2246EN controller solution during the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

The market for client SSDs is increasingly more competitive and the use of 3D NAND with turnkey controller solutions will quickly enable SSD OEMs to bring to market high-performance SSDs using the industry's most cost-effective 3D NAND. Silicon Motion is extending the capabilities of its industry-leading SM2246EN turnkey controller solution to now support 3D MLC NAND from multiple vendors. The SM2246EN now includes the addition of advanced 3D Power Loss Protection firmware technology - specifically designed to protect against sudden data loss in 3D NAND architectures -- as well as the support of up to 2 terabytes capacity. The SM2246EN with 3D NAND support is available now to customers, and the company will introduce additional SSD controller solutions supporting 3D MLC and TLC NAND flash for SATA3 and PCIe SSDs in 2016, further improving performance and affordability for broader SSD adoption.

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Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the release of DataTraveler 2000 encrypted USB Flash drive. DataTraveler 2000 offers hardware encryption and PIN protection with access through an onboard alphanumeric keypad. It will ship later in Q1.

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It is designed for global security IT professionals, small-to-medium businesses and corporate end users who require electronic data protection. DataTraveler 2000 is easily deployable in a work environment where multiple devices and operating systems are in use as the drive is OS independent and features hardware-based, full disk AES 256-bit data encryption in XTS mode. Encryption is done on the drive and no software or hardware drivers are needed.

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Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced two additions to its Wireless family with MobileLite Wireless G3 and MobileLite Wireless Pro. Now available for pre-order on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk, MobileLite Wireless G3 provides mobile device users an extra boost when on the go. With its large 5400 mAh battery fully charged, MLWG3 can charge smartphones up to two times. Charging devices is also faster with 2A output charging maximum.

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Similar to previous generations, MLWG3 has a USB port and SD card slot allowing users to access files on a USB Flash drive or SD card on their smartphone or tablet wirelessly. Through the MobileLite app, users can easily transfer, backup or share photos, videos and other content without having to use a PC. This also allows users to free up precious space on mobile devices without deleting or using Cloud based backups. Both devices are Dual Band Wi-Fi capable (802.11 ac) for fast data transfer.

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Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced KC400 solid-state drive, the newest addition to its SSDNow family. Designed for enterprise client workloads, KC400 SSD is 15-times faster than a hard-disk drive delivering consistent performance for both compressible and incompressible data, and improved responsiveness in performance-hungry applications.

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KC400 SSD provides end-to-end data path protection and SmartECC™ to guard data plus SmartRefresh™ to protect against read errors. Data is rebuilt if there’s an error, and the drive is able to recover from an unexpected power shutdown, via firmware-controlled power loss management. The drive provides excellent data reliability due to the highly advanced Phison PS3110-S10 eight-channel controller and quad-core processor. KC400 is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB and 1TB capacities.

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lexar jumpdrive s45Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory products, today announced the Lexar JumpDrive S45 USB 3.0 flash drive. The new drive features a low-profile, plug-and-stay design and allows users to quickly and securely store and transfer photos, videos, and files between devices like laptops, TVs, and in-car entertainment systems. The Lexar JumpDrive S45 USB 3.0 flash drive leverages USB 3.0 performance for read speeds up to 150MB per second and write speeds of 45MB per second.

“The Lexar JumpDrive S45 is ideal for those who need to easily expand storage on everyday devices, like laptops, smart TVs, and in-car entertainment systems.” said Yeon Kim, product marketing manager, Lexar. “By virtue of its compact design, users can quickly plug the JumpDrive S45 into their device with the peace of mind that it remains intact and ready for storing and accessing files when they need them.”

The Lexar JumpDrive S45 USB 3.0 flash drive is available in a range of colorful capacity options, including orange (16GB), blue (32GB), teal (64GB), and black (128GB). Each JumpDrive S45 includes EncryptStick™ Lite software, an advanced security solution with 256-bit AES encryption to help protect essential files against corruption, loss, and deletion. For added versatility, the flash drive is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices.

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lexar jumpdrive c20i flash driveLexar, a leading global brand of flash memory products, today announced the Lexar JumpDrive C20i flash drive. Featuring two connectors – Lightning and USB 3.0 – the new flash drive is designed for the iPhone or iPad and lets users easily offload content, add storage, back up files, and charge iOS devices on the go with no battery or network required.

“Today’s iOS users are capturing and storing immense amounts of high-quality content on their devices every day,” said Yeon Kim, product marketing manager, Lexar. “According to research by Magisto, iOS mobile device users capture an average of 182 photos each month. To help ensure those memories are preserved, we’ve created the new JumpDrive C20i, which features both Lightning and USB 3.0 connectors, so users can easily add storage, transfer content, and charge their iOS devices on the go.”

The Lexar JumpDrive C20i flash drive offers USB 3.0 performance with read speeds up to 95MB per second and write speeds of 20MB per second. It enables users to automatically and securely sync photos and videos, as well as back up files, with the use of a free file management app from the App Store. For added versatility, the JumpDrive C20i is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices and is available in 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB capacities.

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Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory products, today announced the new Lexar Professional 1800x microSDHC and microSDXC UHS-II cards with read transfer speeds up to 270MB per second. Designed for sports camcorders, aerial camera, tablets, and smartphones, the new microSD cards leverage Ultra High Speed II (U3 technology) to provide faster capture, play back, and transfer of high-quality videos and photos.

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“Today’s professional videographers, photographers, and mobile power users require a microSD card that delivers the speeds that the latest sophisticated devices require,” said Steffi Ho, product marketing manager, Lexar. “Whether using a smartphone, tablet, or aerial camera, the Lexar Professional 1800x microSD UHS-II cards let users manage their large media files and maximize workflow from start to finish.”

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Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory products, today announced the Lexar Portable SSD, which is designed to deliver a high-speed storage solution for professionals requiring the ability to quickly store and access data on the go. This compact and durable portable solid state drive delivers read transfer speeds up to 450MB per second, making it easy to quickly access, drag and drop, or back up movies, music, photos, and files.

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With high-speed performance up to six times faster than traditional external hard drives, the Portable SSD serves as an effective tool for business and personal use by providing mobile access to everything from documents to high-definition video, photos, and music libraries. Available in 256GB and 512GB capacities, the Lexar Portable SSD features an LED capacity meter to easily gauge available storage space. Additionally, the Lexar Portable SSD is compatible with the Lexar Professional Workflow line of products, enabling photographers and videographers to easily create a custom workflow solution that best suits their needs.

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QNAP, Inc. is “bringing it” to CES this year, with full-throttle innovations in networked storage that have catapulted the company to a commanding leadership position by offering the broadest lineup of products and solutions for the consumer, SMB, and enterprise market segments that are feature-packed yet affordable. QNAP will be unveiling the new versatile and compact TBS-453A “portable NAS” which will surely make some waves at CES as well as a super-exciting enterprise class product which combines high performance with easy and secured storage access. 

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When it comes to networked storage, most think of clunky industrial looking sub-systems. QNAP is out to show the industry that its latest NAS offerings continue to shatter the mold of what a NAS can be.  At its invitation-only technology suite at the Renaissance Hotel next to the LVCC South Hall, QNAP will showcase compelling real-world network appliance application solutions that are engineered to amaze. 

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liteon logoLite-On Storage Group, a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of solid-state drives (SSDs) will be showcasing the latest SSD solutions for internet of things (IoT) products in the expansive array of automotive storage at its Aria suite this year for CES 2016. Designed to solve today’s storage challenges and complexity of limitations of hard disk drives Lite-On’s latest J8 solution is ideal for the IoT products in which smart homes, cars, and equipment are interconnected with the cloud.

“As technology advances into every aspect of our lives, from smart thermostats to lighting solutions for gigantic corporate structures, it’s becoming incredibly important to have a gateway to connect various devices and components across different industries,” said Rakesh Sinha, Senior Director of Lite-On Automotive Business Unit. “For certain IoT products, our J8 model is already deployed in the IoT ecosystems. We have the IoT ready storage solutions for the infinite changes of IoTs affecting our daily lives.”

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