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Driving Immersive Experiences in Virtual and Augmented Reality
Ask anyone about what modern technology could have the most exciting impact on their lives and many are likely to say virtual reality (VR) or augmented reality (AR). It’s not hard to understand why. Even the names conjure up visions of an exotic picture where the immediate environment around us, as well as the entire […]
February 22, 2018 • 7 min read Technology
#MobileWorldCongress – Making Mobile Data Thrive
It’s time for Mobile World Congress 2018, the world’s largest gathering for the mobile industry with more than 94,000 mobile enthusiasts expected to attend. Western Digital will be there to share insights and innovations that enable mobile data to thrive. But first, what are this year’s biggest trends in mobile? How is data changing amid […]
February 20, 2018 • 6 min read Data
Data is Driving Automotive Innovation in Japan & Beyond
Western Digital hit the road to attend the 10th Automotive World in Tokyo, Japan, where data was driving automotive innovation. Automotive World Japan is the world’s largest exhibition of advanced automotive technologies. More than 2,600 exhibitors showcased their services and solutions for this rapidly growing industry. More than 38,000 visitors attended the show — up 30% over last year – […]
February 8, 2018 • 6 min read Data
The “Invisible” Technology Behind AI
You’d be hard pressed to find a topic that’s hotter in the world of technology than artificial intelligence, or AI. Virtually every company in the tech world (and many outside of it!) seems to be touting the addition of AI-based features to their new devices, applications, or services. Of course, it’s easy to understand why. […]
January 23, 2018 • 6 min read Technology
Leveraging Edge Storage for a Successful Cloud DVR Deployment
In previous blogs Nadav Neufeld described the role of Flash in Cloud DVR deployments in Connected Home use cases such as Pause Live TV. This blog digs deep into how data stored at the edge can greatly improve the user experience when adopting cloud DVR technology. The Value of High Endurance Flash The successful delivery […]
October 17, 2017 • 7 min read Data
Big Data and Fast Data Create a Bifurcation of Technology
As the scale of data continues to increase, and the diversity of application workloads expand, the world will need new data storage technologies and architectures. “We needed to rethink how data is captured, preserved, accessed and transformed.” — Mike Cordano Data is now used in a variety of ways and these different ways create unique […]
October 11, 2017 • 2 min read Data
The Little USB That Could
Pay-TV providers are increasingly leveraging high endurance USB drives to improve TV user experience and introduce new features across multiple geographies. What are the possibilities of the USB form factor for advancing TV technology in the connected home?
September 14, 2017 • 4 min read Data
Automotive in India: Live from Telematics India
The automotive industry in India is on the rise with foreign automaker investment and the Indian government’s Make in India initiative. What’s driving this surge in investment and innovation? What is the state of the automotive industry in India today?
September 5, 2017 • 6 min read Data
Storage at the Edge of Surveillance
The number of connected devices is expected to grow exponentially over the coming years. Some of these devices generate small bursts of data, but others produce a large stream of sequential data. As more IoT devices connect to the network, it’s becoming clear that without significant investments, the existing infrastructure cannot support the rapid growth […]
April 4, 2017 • 3 min read Data
Storage and the IoT: What kind of storage is needed, and where?
While the cloud is all about elasticity, security and long-term data retention, it’s not the only place where storage is important. Devices at the edge will need local storage both for data capture and support of real-time analytics.
March 7, 2017 • 4 min read Technology