http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tomcoughlin/ en-us https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/336e6b12d123f0b4a69af6ba31429bba?s=400&d=mm&r=g http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tomcoughlin/ Storage Bytes' stories. Copyright 2024 Forbes Media LLC http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tomcoughlin/2024/05/16/ieee-honors-technological-heroes-at-its-annual-honors-event/ The IEEE VICS and Honors Ceremony provided insights into important technologies and recognizes technology heroes who have changed the world. Tom Coughlin, Contributor Tom Coughlin, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tomcoughlin/ content_6646657591d9fb01eb75b5f1 Thu, 16 May 2024 16:16:32 -0400 2024-05-16T16:16:39-04:00 The IEEE VICS and Honors Ceremony provided insights into important technologies and recognizes technology heroes who have changed the world. Photo by Tom Coughlin Enterprise Tech /enterprise-tech Innovation /innovation Enterprise Tech /enterprise-tech innovation enterprise&cloud standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tomcoughlin/2024/05/14/cinesite-media-rendering-file-storage-scaling-challenges/ Storage requirements for video rendering are growing. Cinesite was able to use Qumulo to only pay for cloud storage it needed for video rendering projects. Tom Coughlin, Contributor Tom Coughlin, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tomcoughlin/ content_6643e436f984d33880dfcff9 Tue, 14 May 2024 18:28:50 -0400 2024-05-14T18:29:22-04:00 Storage requirements for video rendering are growing. Cinesite was able to use Qumulo to only pay for cloud storage it needed for video rendering projects. getty Enterprise Tech /enterprise-tech Innovation /innovation Enterprise Tech /enterprise-tech Big Data /big-data innovation enterprise&cloud standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tomcoughlin/2024/04/29/c1q-2024-hard-disk-drive-industry-update/ Total HDD unit shipments in C4Q 2023 were up 3%. Capacity shipments were up 23.2% from the prior quarter and revenues were up about 19%. Tom Coughlin, Contributor Tom Coughlin, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tomcoughlin/ content_662fd09ea7ab810fa7c4d9e5 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 18:02:59 -0400 2024-05-09T12:30:48-04:00 Total HDD unit shipments in C4Q 2023 were up 3%. Capacity shipments were up 23.2% from the prior quarter and revenues were up about 19%. SSPL via Getty Images Enterprise Tech /enterprise-tech Innovation /innovation Enterprise Tech /enterprise-tech Big Data /big-data innovation enterprise&cloud standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tomcoughlin/2024/04/20/my-ieee-travels-in-march-and-april-2024/ I visited and spoke at Region 5, 6 and 7 meetings, ECEDHA meeting, IEEE Life Members Meeting and in Cuba. I participated in the IEEE-USA’s Congressional Visit Day. Tom Coughlin, Contributor Tom Coughlin, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tomcoughlin/ content_6624797ec64fd60502f94113 Sat, 20 Apr 2024 22:40:32 -0400 2024-05-02T05:58:58-04:00 I visited and spoke at Region 5, 6 and 7 meetings, ECEDHA meeting, IEEE Life Members Meeting and in Cuba. I participated in the IEEE-USA’s Congressional Visit Day. Tom Coughlin Photo Enterprise Tech /enterprise-tech Innovation /innovation Enterprise Tech /enterprise-tech innovation enterprise&cloud standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tomcoughlin/2024/04/06/dual-layer-recording-could-enable-120tb-hard-disk-drives/ Seagate, NIMS and Tohoku University demonstrated two-layer heat assisted enabling HDDs with 120TB storage capacity or higher in the next few years. Tom Coughlin, Contributor Tom Coughlin, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tomcoughlin/ content_6611ad702e4b6846d3813bad Sat, 06 Apr 2024 16:27:38 -0400 2024-05-09T12:29:49-04:00 Seagate, NIMS and Tohoku University demonstrated two-layer heat assisted enabling HDDs with 120TB storage capacity or higher in the next few years. getty Enterprise Tech /enterprise-tech Innovation /innovation Enterprise Tech /enterprise-tech Big Data /big-data innovation enterprise&cloud standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tomcoughlin/2024/03/31/world-backup-day-2024-encourages-you-to-save-your-stuff/ March 31 is World Backup Day, a reminder of the importance of backing up your valuable digital data. Back up your data so you don’t become an April Fool. Tom Coughlin, Contributor Tom Coughlin, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tomcoughlin/ content_6609af10f55e053f8c1336b1 Sun, 31 Mar 2024 14:50:24 -0400 2024-04-01T03:36:15-04:00 March 31 is World Backup Day, a reminder of the importance of backing up your valuable digital data. Back up your data so you don’t become an April Fool. World Backup Day Logo Enterprise Tech /enterprise-tech Innovation /innovation Enterprise Tech /enterprise-tech Big Data /big-data innovation enterprise&cloud standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tomcoughlin/2024/03/17/huaweis-magneto-electric-drive-and-western-digital-separation-update/ Huawei develops new storage solutions with tape. Western Digital provides insights into the breakup of its hard disk drive and NAND flash business. Tom Coughlin, Contributor Tom Coughlin, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tomcoughlin/ content_65f730a32887dd3701fed806 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 14:11:47 -0400 2024-05-09T12:32:18-04:00 Huawei develops new storage solutions with tape. Western Digital provides insights into the breakup of its hard disk drive and NAND flash business. Huawei Press Briefing Enterprise Tech /enterprise-tech Innovation /innovation Enterprise Tech /enterprise-tech Big Data /big-data innovation enterprise&cloud standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tomcoughlin/2024/03/09/visiting-ieee-leaders-in-europe-africa-and-latin-america/ I saw the energy and enthusiasm of IEEE members and the ways in which they work within their cultures and together to advance technology for the benefit of humanity. Tom Coughlin, Contributor Tom Coughlin, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tomcoughlin/ content_65ec9c22619f816526920fbf Sat, 09 Mar 2024 12:42:03 -0500 2024-05-08T14:14:40-04:00 I saw the energy and enthusiasm of IEEE members and the ways in which they work within their cultures and together to advance technology for the benefit of humanity. Tom Coughlin Photo Enterprise Tech /enterprise-tech Innovation /innovation Enterprise Tech /enterprise-tech innovation enterprise&cloud standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tomcoughlin/2024/02/29/working-with-the-ieee-board-of-directors-on-our-strategic-plan/ In 2024 we are working to create IEEE’s 2025-2030 strategic plan. This will help us achieve our mission of advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. Tom Coughlin, Contributor Tom Coughlin, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tomcoughlin/ content_65e065802abf0567ff1bbccd Thu, 29 Feb 2024 06:19:55 -0500 2024-03-04T12:05:37-05:00 In 2024 we are working to create IEEE’s 2025-2030 strategic plan. This will help us achieve our mission of advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. Tom Coughlin Photo Enterprise Tech /enterprise-tech Innovation /innovation Enterprise Tech /enterprise-tech innovation enterprise&cloud standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tomcoughlin/2024/02/18/retaining-younger-members-in-the-ieee/ In 2024 I am the President and CEO of the IEEE, the world’s largest technical professional organization. One of my goals is to improve our retention of younger members and to provide greater value to those involved in the practical applications of technology. Tom Coughlin, Contributor Tom Coughlin, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tomcoughlin/ content_65d1f90c01da9c06994837f4 Sun, 18 Feb 2024 07:38:19 -0500 2024-02-20T12:15:15-05:00 In 2024 I am the President and CEO of the IEEE, the world’s largest technical professional organization. One of my goals is to improve our retention of younger members and to provide greater value to those involved in the practical applications of technology. Photo from IEEE Enterprise Tech /enterprise-tech Innovation /innovation Enterprise Tech /enterprise-tech Consumer Electronic Show /consumer-electronic-show/ innovation enterprise&cloud standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tomcoughlin/2024/01/30/c4q-2023-hard-disk-drive-industry-update/ Total HDD unit shipments in C4Q 2023 were up just under 1%. Capacity shipments were up 9.5% and revenues were up about 9%. Tom Coughlin, Contributor Tom Coughlin, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tomcoughlin/ content_65b91a85ca38af14638b412e Tue, 30 Jan 2024 10:58:41 -0500 2024-05-09T12:31:49-04:00 Total HDD unit shipments in C4Q 2023 were up just under 1%. Capacity shipments were up 9.5% and revenues were up about 9%. getty Enterprise Tech /enterprise-tech Innovation /innovation Enterprise Tech /enterprise-tech Big Data /big-data innovation enterprise&cloud standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tomcoughlin/2024/01/20/a-new-phase-of-magnetic-recording/ Seagate officially announced its Mozaic 30+TB HAMR-based 3.5-inch HDDs. Seagate projects that its HAMR drives will enable 40+TB HDDs by 2026 and 50+TB HDDs by 2028. Tom Coughlin, Contributor Tom Coughlin, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tomcoughlin/ content_65ac7a7c6e980c13fb482ecb Sat, 20 Jan 2024 21:07:01 -0500 2024-05-09T12:31:18-04:00 Seagate officially announced its Mozaic 30+TB HAMR-based 3.5-inch HDDs. Seagate projects that its HAMR drives will enable 40+TB HDDs by 2026 and 50+TB HDDs by 2028. Seagate Product Briefing Enterprise Tech /enterprise-tech Innovation /innovation Enterprise Tech /enterprise-tech Big Data /big-data innovation enterprise&cloud standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tomcoughlin/2024/01/02/hard-disk-drive-revenue-history-from-1957-to-today/ The HDD industry experienced revenue growth from its start in 1956 until a peak in 2012. 2024 projections are for 127M units shipped and revenues of less than $14B. Tom Coughlin, Contributor Tom Coughlin, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tomcoughlin/ content_659396edca6153433d39aa97 Tue, 02 Jan 2024 00:01:51 -0500 2024-05-09T12:30:48-04:00 The HDD industry experienced revenue growth from its start in 1956 until a peak in 2012. 2024 projections are for 127M units shipped and revenues of less than $14B. getty Enterprise Tech /enterprise-tech Innovation /innovation Enterprise Tech /enterprise-tech Big Data /big-data innovation enterprise&cloud standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tomcoughlin/2023/12/30/digital-storage-and-memory-projections-for-2024-part-2/ We expect that solid state memory demand will recover in 2024 and will include advances in NAND, DRAM, CXL and various emerging memories. Tom Coughlin, Contributor Tom Coughlin, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tomcoughlin/ content_6590a8b1888a6f4d2aa6c590 Sat, 30 Dec 2023 18:44:10 -0500 2024-05-09T12:31:19-04:00 We expect that solid state memory demand will recover in 2024 and will include advances in NAND, DRAM, CXL and various emerging memories. Getty Images Enterprise Tech /enterprise-tech Innovation /innovation Enterprise Tech /enterprise-tech AI /ai innovation enterprise&cloud standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tomcoughlin/2023/12/20/2023-mram-forum-shows-mram-for-automotive-and-other-applications/ The 2023 IEEE MRAM Forum showed progress in both standalone and embedded MRAM, particularly for auto apps. TSMC, YODA-S and UCLA showed advances in SOT and VCMA MRAM. Tom Coughlin, Contributor Tom Coughlin, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tomcoughlin/ content_65837f738e3f5c512e0de713 Wed, 20 Dec 2023 20:21:37 -0500 2024-05-09T12:29:49-04:00 The 2023 IEEE MRAM Forum showed progress in both standalone and embedded MRAM, particularly for auto apps. TSMC, YODA-S and UCLA showed advances in SOT and VCMA MRAM. getty Enterprise Tech /enterprise-tech Innovation /innovation Enterprise Tech /enterprise-tech Big Data /big-data innovation enterprise&cloud standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tomcoughlin/2023/12/10/digital-storage-and-memory-projections-for-2024-part-1/ HDD unit shipments are expected to be down about 26% and shipping capacity down about 29% in 2023. LTO 10 should be available in 2024. Tom Coughlin, Contributor Tom Coughlin, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tomcoughlin/ content_65767bb6803d8c71f6a6235c Sun, 10 Dec 2023 22:15:03 -0500 2024-05-09T12:29:49-04:00 HDD unit shipments are expected to be down about 26% and shipping capacity down about 29% in 2023. LTO 10 should be available in 2024. Andia/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Enterprise Tech /enterprise-tech Innovation /innovation Enterprise Tech /enterprise-tech Big Data /big-data innovation enterprise&cloud standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tomcoughlin/2023/11/26/hdd-afr-24tb-hdds-liqid-l40s-ultrastack-fantom-drive--weebit-nano-embedded-reram/ Backblaze 1.47% HDD AFR. WDC 24TB CMR HDDs. Liqid UltraStack close performance to H100-based systems s. Fantom Drives new SSDs and Weebit Nano has 22nm ReRAM wafers. Tom Coughlin, Contributor Tom Coughlin, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tomcoughlin/ content_65640d46fd84074dc8386f4c Sun, 26 Nov 2023 22:45:06 -0500 2024-05-09T12:30:49-04:00 Backblaze 1.47% HDD AFR. WDC 24TB CMR HDDs. Liqid UltraStack close performance to H100-based systems s. Fantom Drives new SSDs and Weebit Nano has 22nm ReRAM wafers. getty Enterprise Tech /enterprise-tech Innovation /innovation Enterprise Tech /enterprise-tech Big Data /big-data innovation enterprise&cloud standard