Solid State Drives stories
What to look for when buying a laptop in 2026
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storage
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hybrid & remote work
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cloud storage
Laptop buyers face a trickier 2026 market as processors, battery life, portability and build quality all shape the best choice for different users.
IDC says global server revenue hits USD $444.1 billion
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network infrastructure
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semiconductors
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hyperscale
IDC says AI demand drives global server revenue to a record USD $444.1 billion, with hyperscalers and GPU-based systems leading the surge.
External OEM storage revenue rises 3.9% to USD $33bn
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storage
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
IDC says the external OEM enterprise storage market returned to growth in 2025 as delayed refresh cycles lifted spending, with all-flash arrays leading gains.
VAST Amplify aims to unlock stranded enterprise flash
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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storage
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data protection
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digital transformation
VAST Data's new Amplify programme promises up to 6× more usable flash by reclaiming stranded SSD capacity amid global supply constraints.
VDURA index tracks volatile SSD pricing & AI impact
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
VDURA launches index and modelling tool as AI-fuelled SSD volatility drives 189% flash cost surge and widens gap with hard drives.
Western Digital features in holiday storage gift guide
Wed, 12th Nov 2025
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storage
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Portable, rugged and high-capacity Western Digital drives are being pitched as practical Christmas gifts for consumers, creators and gamers.
How storage is powering Australia's AI ambitions
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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dc
Australia's AI growth relies on layered data storage, with cost-effective HDDs key to managing vast, diverse data needs alongside faster SSDs.
Kingston unveils memory & storage for future AI advances
Wed, 21st May 2025
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gaming
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robots
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smart cities
Kingston Technology unveils new memory and storage products at COMPUTEX 2025, targeting AI, gaming, enterprise, and aerospace sectors with high-performance solutions.
Backblaze report set to examine impact of temperature spikes on hard drives
Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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datacentre infrastructure
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transparency
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solid state drives
Backblaze set to release a report examining how temperature spikes affect hard drive failures in data centres.
2033's semiconductor memory market to be US$354 billion: FMI
Thu, 20th Apr 2023
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semiconductors
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hyperscale
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colocation
The market's expansion is attributed to the surge in demand for memory and storage devices in next-generation connected cars and automotive safety systems.
Kingston launches NV1 NVMe PCIe solid state drive
Mon, 3rd May 2021
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pc hardware
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solid state drives
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tablets
Kingston's entry-level NV1 NVMe SSDs offer fast speeds and compact size for laptops and PCs. Prices start at NZ$100.
Western Digital WD_Black P50 Game Drive revisited
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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wd
Journalist tests WD_Black P50 Game Drive portable SSD and discovers it falls far short of the advertised top speed of 2000MB/s.
Hands-on Review: Western Digital WD_Black P50 Game Drive
Wed, 8th Jul 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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western digital
Western Digital's WD_Black P50 Game Drive offers impressive speeds but falls short of its 2000 MB/s promise when connected via USB. Ideal for PC gamers.
Hands-on Review: Crucial 1GB P1 NVMe PCIe 2280 M.2 solid-state drive
Tue, 15th Jan 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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asus
Crucial's 1GB P1 NVMe PCIe 2280 M.2 SSD offers stunning read/write speeds, revolutionising PC storage. Darren Price from FutureFive reviews this game-changer.
Intel unveils its 3D NAND Solid State Drives
Fri, 26th Aug 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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intel
The company says its new solid state drives are a cost-effective replacement for traditional hard disk drives.
NetApp unveils new IT solutions
Wed, 10th Nov 2010
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uc
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it automation
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cisco
New portfolio aimed at CIOs looking to better align IT within the business and bring IT budgets under control.