Tag: western-digital

Western Digital Introduces Hard Drives Equipped with Post-Quantum Cryptography for Future-Proof Security

Western Digital launches UltraSMR Ultrastar DC HC6100 HDDs featuring post-quantum cryptography to protect data against future quantum computer attacks.

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AI Boom Drives Multiyear Contracts for SSD and HDD Supplies

Surging demand for storage solutions amid AI growth pushes suppliers to secure SSD and HDD sales through multiyear contracts.

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Western Digital Reports 45% Revenue Surge Amid AI Infrastructure Boom

Western Digital’s revenue climbed 45% to $3.34 billion, driven by strong demand for storage amid expanding AI computing infrastructure.

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Western Digital Highlights Storage Capacity as Key Metric Over Unit Shipments

Western Digital shifts focus from the number of hard drives shipped to their total storage capacity as the primary industry metric.

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Western Digital Faces Production Constraints as AI Drives Demand for Enterprise HDDs

Western Digital reports shortages in HDD manufacturing capacity as enterprise and AI sectors dominate demand, reducing consumer product share to 5%.

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Western Digital Details Timeline for 100TB HDDs and New HAMR Models

Western Digital reveals plans for 40-44TB HAMR HDDs and future 100TB drives, with 14-platter models and ePMR technology in development.

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Sandisk Reports Eightfold Profit Increase After Spinning Off from Western Digital, AI Drives Growth

Sandisk’s Q2 2026 earnings surged following its split from Western Digital, with AI technology playing a key role in its rapid expansion.

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Sandisk Shares Surge Nearly 1000% Amid AI Industry Growth

Sandisk’s stock has skyrocketed almost 10-fold in months, fueled by the AI boom and marked by its recent independence from Western Digital.

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