Other World Computing (OWC), a trusted leader in high-performance storage, memory, connectivity, software, and accessories that empower creative and business professionals to maximize performance, enhance reliability, and streamline workflows, today announced the launch of the OWC Guardian, a powerful new portable SSD designed for anyone who needs to easily safeguard sensitive data on the go without sacrificing speed or simplicity.

OWC Guardian is designed to offer both data security and ease of use. It is compatible with USB-C Macs, iPad Pros, and PCs. Users connect the device, enter a password using the built-in color touchscreen, and can then transfer files via drag and drop. There is no software installation required, and performance remains smooth without compatibility issues. OWC Guardian uses 256-bit AES OPAL hardware encryption to automatically encrypt data during writing and decrypt it upon authorized access. The touchscreen allows PIN or passphrase entry, and additional features include multi-user access, read-only mode, secure erase, and randomized keypad layouts. OWC Guardian is suitable for users handling sensitive or personal data and supports compliance needs without adding workflow complexity. With up to 1000MB/s in real-world transfer speeds and capacities up to 4.0TB, OWC Guardian can support large file backups, media transfers, and 4K video editing.

Team Group Inc., a global leader in memory solutions, officially announced the launch of the APEX SD7.1 MicroSD Express Card today. Designed to meet the next generation’s demands for both speed and capacity in gaming, the card delivers read and write speeds of up to 800 MB/s and 700 MB/s, respectively, on devices that support the MicroSD Express interface.

The APEX SD7.1 features a PCIe Gen3 x1 interface and NVMe protocol, and is rated A1 for application performance, delivering significantly faster data transfer speeds. It offers optimal performance on devices equipped with a MicroSD Express slot (e.g. Nintendo Switch™ 2) while remaining fully backward compatible with handheld consoles and mobile devices that support standard MicroSD cards. The card is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB capacities, with the highest capacity model storing over 30 games. It also supports Video Speed Class V30 and 4K UHD video recording, making it ideal for capturing smoothly rendered, high-resolution footage.

Synology today announced the launch of the DiskStation DS1525+, a compact and high-performance storage solution, designed for small and medium businesses, as well as professional users.

"The DS1525+ offers a powerful foundation for data management and collaboration," said Owen Liao, product manager at Synology. "With evolving needs for data management, it's designed to deliver business-grade performance, scalability, and reliability."

Other World Computing (OWC), a trusted leader in high-performance storage, memory, connectivity, software, and accessories that empower creative and business professionals to maximize performance, enhance reliability, and streamline workflows, today announced the launch of the OWC Express 4M2, a four-slot NVMe M.2 SSD USB4, Thunderbolt™ compatible enclosure offering improved performance, thermal protection for today’s high performance drives, as well as expanded compatibility for an improved near-silent operation.

The Express 4M2 is made for the most demanding work. It’s built to keep up whether you're backing up footage on set, editing 8K video, or sorting through thousands of high-res photos. It supports up to four NVMe M.2 SSDs (2230, 2242, or 2280) and achieves real-world speeds up to 3200MB/s – and, with flexible RAID options, i.e., 0, 1, 4, 5, and 1+0, users can create the setup that works best for their workflow. Whether that’s max performance, redundancy, or a mix of both. And even when things get intense… multi-camera offloads, long editing sessions, big batch processing, the aluminum shell and smart fans keep it cool and quiet so you’re not dealing with slowdowns, overheating, or distracting noise. It’s fully compatible with USB4, Thunderbolt, and USB-C, so whether you’re working on a Mac or PC, it fits right in and works seamlessly, with no fuss.

Kioxia Corporation, a world leader in memory solutions, today announced the prototype development and demonstration of its new KIOXIA CD9P Series PCIe® 5.0 NVMe™ SSDs. These next-generation drives are the latest SSDs built with Kioxia’s 8th generation BiCS FLASH™ TLC-based 3D flash memory. 8th generation BiCS FLASH™ features CBA (CMOS directly Bonded to Array) technology, a breakthrough architecture that significantly boosts power efficiency, performance, and storage density, while doubling the capacity available per SSD compared with the previous generation model.

As GPU-accelerated AI servers drive up the demands on storage infrastructure, maintaining high throughput, low latency, and consistent performance is critical -- including keeping valuable GPUs highly utilized. The KIOXIA CD9P Series is purpose-built for these next-generation environments, delivering the speed and responsiveness required by AI, machine learning and HPC (high-performance computing) workloads to ensure GPUs stay fed with data and operating at maximum efficiency.

Transcend Information, Inc. (Transcend), a global leader in storage and multimedia solutions, proudly announces the launch of its new SSD475P 2.5” solid-state drive, purpose-built for industrial applications and high-performance environments. Featuring Power Loss Protection (PLP) technology, the SSD475P uses built-in capacitors to continue supplying power during unexpected power outages, ensuring data is properly written and significantly reducing the risk of data loss.

The SSD475P is equipped with a SATA III 6Gb/s interface and 112-layer 3D NAND flash, offering storage capacities of up to 8TB, combining high-speed access with exceptional capacity. With sustained read/write speeds of up to 560/530 MB/s and a built-in DRAM cache, the drive enhances random access performance and overall endurance. Thanks to its Direct Write firmware, the SSD475P provides outstanding write stability for prolonged, intensive data workloads. It ensures consistent write speeds without throttling, making it ideal for industrial use cases involving frequent access and high write volumes, such as industrial PCs, embedded systems, and data logging devices.

QNAP Systems, Inc., a leading computing, networking, and storage solutions innovator, today launched its first 8-port full 10GbE Multi-Gig/Fiber Lite-managed switch, the QSW-L3208-2C6T. Featuring six 10GbE Multi-Gig RJ45 ports and two 10GbE SFP+/RJ45 combo ports, the switch also includes useful features such as LACP, QoS, and VLAN. The QSW-L3208-2C6T enables creators, small offices, and SMBs to build high-performance and reliable networks with flexible management on a budget.

"We’ve noticed that many creators and SMBs demand stable, high-speed networks without the complexity of full Layer 2 management,” said Ronald Hsu, Product Manager of QNAP, adding “the QSW-L3208-2C6T is our first Lite-managed switch, offering just the right amount of management control for users to improve efficiency and troubleshoot quickly with minimal setup."