ASUS today announced ProArt PA40SU, a premium external SSD enclosure designed for creators who require fast, stable storage in a refined, portable form factor. USB4® technology enables transfer speeds of up to 40Gbps for efficient handling of large media files and backups.
The enclosure features a four-level smart cooling fan that keeps temperatures in check for sustained performance during extended workloads, and its Stealth Black chassis has an ultraslim profile that measures a mere 13.5mm — ideal for in-studio or on-location use. In addition, the PA40SU includes the exclusive ProArt SSD Dashboard for real-time monitoring.

High-performance storage for creative projects
ProArt PA40SU leverages USB4 to deliver up to 40Gbps transfer speeds and supports NVMe® M.2 SSDs in both 2230 and 2280 form factors, offering flexible storage expansion to cater to diverse needs. Designed for 4K video editing workflows, large asset transfers, backups and more, PA40SU helps creators handle storage-intensive tasks more efficiently. Additionally, the intuitive ProArt SSD Dashboard provides real-time visibility into SSD status, health, and performance.
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.
Add a commentADATA 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.
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.
Add a commentTeam 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.
Add a commentSilicon Power (SP) announces the launch of its latest DDR5 RDIMM module, purpose-built to meet the growing demands of enterprise data centers and AI-driven computing environments. Designed with original high-quality DRAM chips, the new module delivers massive bandwidth and enhanced reliability to support intensive workloads such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and large-scale data processing.
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Leveraging a high-density architecture with 32 internal banks across 8 groups, the DDR5 RDIMM maximizes throughput to unlock next-generation server performance. With speeds of up to 6400 MT/s, it empowers enterprises to accelerate data pipelines and fully utilize modern server architectures.
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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."
Add a commentQNAP Systems, Inc., a leading innovator in computing, networking, and storage solutions, today introduced the TS-h1077AFU, a compact 10-bay SATA-based all-flash NAS designed for businesses seeking fast, reliable, and cost-effective flash storage. Built on the ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system, powered by AMD Ryzen™ PRO 7000 Series processors, and equipped with ECC DDR5 memory, the TS-h1077AFU delivers exceptional performance, data integrity, and deployment value. Engineered with speed, density, and reliability at its core, the TS-h1077AFU is ideal for virtualization, high-speed media workflows, database operations, and multi-site backup consolidation.

"Following the strong market reception of our 30-bay TS-h3077AFU, we developed the TS-h1077AFU to bring the same enterprise flash performance to a more compact and versatile form factor," said Alex Shih, Product Manager at QNAP. "This 10-bay model gives businesses greater flexibility when designing high-performance flash storage architectures, while retaining the reliability and data integrity that QuTS hero is known for."
Add a commentAs technology innovation accelerates both data creation and value, the need for scalable, efficient, high-performance storage solutions has never been greater. Today, Seagate Technology announced its next-generation Mozaic™ 4+ platform, the industry’s only heat-assisted magnetic recording (HAMR)–based storage platform deployed at-scale, is now qualified and in production with two leading hyperscale cloud providers. Supporting capacities up to 44TB, these qualifications reflect production-scale deployments in hyperscale environments.
With additional customer qualifications under way, Seagate is delivering on its roadmap to scale from today’s 4+TB per-disk toward a future 10TB per-disk – enabling hard drive capacities of up to 100TB. The platform incorporates a next-generation suspension architecture and an enhanced system-on-a-chip that enables precise recording at higher densities while maintaining enterprise-class reliability. Each platform generation allows continued gains in capacity without requiring disruptive architectural shifts.
"Data has become one of the most valuable assets for enterprises, fueling business insights, enhancing productivity, and enabling competitive advantage. As the foundation of modern data center infrastructure, data storage solutions are essential to manage ever-increasing data volumes and maximize returns on investments in today’s AI driven-world," said Dave Mosley, Seagate’s chair and chief executive officer. "Seagate’s HAMR-based Mozaic products deliver the scale, performance, and efficiency customers need to unlock the full potential of their data."
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