Solid State Drives

NAND Flash Scarcity – the Roots and Effects of the Issue

by DIGISTOR | May 16, 2017 | Flash Modules, Secure Storage, Solid State Drives

Those who have kept an eye on the SSD market over the past 12 months will have noticed a rise in prices due to NAND flash shortages. NAND flash memory is the technology behind power-efficient, solid state drives (SSDs) and other storage memory found in personal...

SSD prices on the rise due to NAND flash shortages

by DIGISTOR | Nov 9, 2016 | Flash Modules, Solid State Drives

The NAND flash supply shortage that has endured this year is expected to continue throughout the fourth quarter, and all signs point to ongoing supply issues well into 2017. According to TrendForce, strong smartphone demand is the main reason for the NAND flash...

Have you felt the impact of flash?

by DIGISTOR | Oct 10, 2016 | Flash Modules, Solid State Drives

We’ve seen a more dynamic change in the storage of data on Flash in the past few years than ever before. NAND flash used to only be “trusted” (using that term loosely) in two areas: laptops, and non-critical entertainment such as storage for cameras. Before DIGISTOR...

What You’re Paying for When You Buy SSD Drives Designed for Professional Video Shoots

by DIGISTOR | Aug 17, 2015 | Secure Storage, Solid State Drives

Sure, you can get an SSD that looks as though it ought to fit your video camera for fairly cheap on eBay or off the shelf. So what makes a “professional video” SSD, well, professional? To begin with, not all SSD drives are compatible with a high-end video camera like...

Industrial SSDs on the Frontiers of Science: Using SSDs at the International Space Station

by DIGISTOR | Jun 15, 2015 | Secure Storage, Solid State Drives

It’s not only high-end business and heavy-duty applications that rely on the power of Industrial Solid State Drives (SSDs) these days. Besides powering most of our earthly communications and industry, Industrial SSDs are also pushing the frontiers of science beyond...

What Went Wrong With TLC NAND

by DIGISTOR | May 25, 2015 | Secure Storage, Solid State Drives

When Samsung pushed the envelope and introduced their TLC-NAND flash memory for general use, it had the makings of a landmark innovation. TLC (triple-level cell) NAND is cheaper to manufacture than either SLC or MLC NAND, as it works by fitting more data into the...