Western Digital Corp (WDC) 91.64 $WDC
Yahoo! Japan Qualifies HGST FlashMAX II PCIe SSDs
Business Wire - Mon Jun 09, 9:00PM CDT
Enterprise storage leader HGST, a Western Digital company (NASDAQ:WDC), today announced that its flash-based Storage Class Memory (SCM) solution, the HGST FlashMAX II, has been qualified by Yahoo! Japan for use in their relational database management system (RDBMS) server storage systems. With the high capacity in a low-profile form factor, the HGST FlashMAX II increases Yahoo! Japan RDBMS processing speeds by 10x in their conventional configuration.
Yahoo! Japan Qualifies HGST FlashMAX(TM) II PCIe SSDS
PR Newswire - Mon Jun 09, 9:00PM CDT
Enterprise storage leader HGST, a Western Digital company (NASDAQ: WDC), today announced that its flash-based Storage Class Memory (SCM) solution, the HGST FlashMAX II, has been qualified by Yahoo! Japan for use in their relational database management system (RDBMS) server storage systems. With high capacity in a low-profile form factor, the HGST FlashMAX II increases Yahoo! Japan RDBMS processing speeds by 10x in their conventional configuration.
2014 Report on the International Consumer NAS Market - Forecasts to 2018
M2 - Mon Jun 09, 5:53AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/35k7c8/global_consumer) has announced the addition of the "2014 Report on the International Consumer NAS Market - Forecasts to 2018" report to their offering. About Consumer NAS A network-attached storage (NAS) device, also termed a network-connected storage device, has its own IP address and can be accessed by multiple clients over a network. It consists of multiple hard disks arranged in a logical fashion to form a RAID structure. A consumer NAS system is centralized and offers multifunctional storage for the home network. It is useful for connecting several PCs, media players, print servers, and media servers together in a network and enables remote access for all devices. It provides faster access to stored data and has the capacity to store data at a faster rate. It has a lower maintenance cost as it can be managed from any remote location over the internet by a network administrator. The analysts forecast the Global Consumer NAS market will grow at a CAGR of 14.3 percent over the period 2013-2018. This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the Global Consumer NAS market for the period 2014-2018. To calculate the market size, the report considers the revenue generated from the sales of consumer NAS products priced below US$500. Key Topics Covered: 01. Executive Summary 02. List of Abbreviations 03. Scope of the Report 04. Market Research Methodology 05. Introduction 06. Market Landscape 07. Geographical Segmentation 08. Buying Criteria 09. Market Growth Drivers 10. Drivers and their Impact 11. Market Challenges 12. Impact of Drivers and Challenges 13. Market Trends 14. Trends and their Impact 15. Vendor Landscape 16. Key Vendor Analysis 17. Other Reports in this Series Companies Mentioned: - Apple - Buffalo - LenovoEMC - Netgear - QNAP Systems - Western Digital - Cisco Systems - Dell - D-Link Systems - Freecom Technologies - Hitachi - Lacie - LG Electronics - Synology - Thecus Technology For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/35...l_consumer
Why Intel (INTC) Stock Hit A New 52-Week High Today
at The Street - Fri Jun 06, 1:11PM CDT
Shares of Intel (INTC) are higher for two reasons: Positive comments on the PC market from BMO Capital Markets (BMO), and Intel CEO Krzanich confirmed the company may increase its presence in the smartphone chip market in 2015.
Updated Research Report on Western Digital - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jun 05, 1:30PM CDT
On Jun 3, 2014, we issued an updated research report on Western Digital Corp. (WDC).
G-Technology® To Demonstrate New Storage Solutions For 2K/4K Workflows At Cine Gear, Booth #S 315A
PR Newswire - Thu Jun 05, 10:00AM CDT
G-Technology, a leader in delivering premium storage solutions for audio/video production, photography and the creative professional market, will demonstrate new storage solutions, including the new G-RAID® with removable drives, and the award-winning Studio Line (G-SPEED® Studio and G-RAID Studio) and Evolution Series(TM) with the new G-DRIVE® ev 220 external storage module. Whether capturing, transferring, or editing digital content, G-Technology solutions enhance performance, capacity, style and reliability for 2K/4K video, photography and other content creation workflows.
Western Digital Set to Possibly Pullback After Yesterday's Rally of 1.43%
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Jun 04, 4:05PM CDT
Western Digital (NYSE:WDC) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $87.55 to a high of $89.47. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.4%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $88.23 on volume of 1.7 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
Watch for Western Digital to Potentially Pullback After Gaining 1.43% Yesterday
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Jun 04, 4:05PM CDT
Western Digital (NYSE:WDC) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $87.55 to a high of $89.47. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.4%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $88.23 on volume of 1.7 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
3 Reasons to Choose Western Digital Corp Over SeagateTechnology PLC
Harsh Chauhan, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jun 04, 11:00AM CDT
The storage drive industry is a duopoly with Western Digital and Seagate Technology leading the way. Both companies were on an equal footing last year with a 43% share of the hard-disk drive, or HDD market. However, Western Digital has scooted...
3 Reasons Why Marvell Technology Group Ltd. Is Still Worth Buying
Harsh Chauhan, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jun 04, 10:00AM CDT
Marvell Technology 's superb run shouldn't stop any time soon. The chipmaker has gained more than 120% in the last year and a half due to solid demand for its chips that are used in storage devices and smartphones. Going forward, Marvell should...
What Do Recent Seagate Technologies & Western Digital Acquisitions Mean For Fusion-IO?
Brian Nichols, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jun 04, 10:00AM CDT
During Fusion-IO 's 66% stock price loss since its 2011 IPO, it has been the center of acquisition rumors. The seemingly continuous spending spree on flash storage product companies all but adds fuel to this fire. However, as we look at the latest...
WD® to Demonstrate First PCI Express Hard Drives at Computex 2014
PR Newswire - Mon Jun 02, 10:00PM CDT
WD®, a Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) company, and world leader in storage solutions, will be demonstrating the first PCI Express hard drives at Computex Taipei, June 3-4, 2014. Enabled with key technology partners, WD's prototype introduces the new SATA Express interface, a form of PCI Express technology, which is offered on recently launched Intel® series-9 chipset motherboard platforms. The SATA Express interface provides a roadmap for faster speeds, lower power consumption and increased flexibility for future OEM designs.
This Week's 5 Dumbest Stock Moves
Rick Munarriz, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri May 30, 4:17PM CDT
Stupidity is contagious -- even respectable companies can catch it. As we do every week, let's take a look at five dumb financial events this week that may make your head spin. 1. In space, no one can hear your stream Western Digital updated...
Seagate Strengthens SSD Portfolio - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri May 30, 1:20PM CDT
Seagate Technology (STX) is set to pay $450 million to acquire the Accelerated Solutions Division and Flash Components Division from Avago Technologies (AVGO).
Seagate’s Shrewd SandForce Acquisition
Ashraf Eassa, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu May 29, 9:00PM CDT
When Avago purchased LSI a while back, it got with it a robust storage semiconductor business, as well as a networking chip business that seemed poised to grow. As part of that storage semiconductor business, Avago got its hands on a company that...
Here's Why Micron's Terrific Run Isn't Over
Joseph Gacinga, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed May 28, 1:30PM CDT
Micron Technology shares have enjoyed an amazing run in the past year after tucking in gains of nearly 150%. Many investors now fear that the shares have run too far and are close to the end of their fairy tale run. Falling prices of DRAM and NAND...
Westfield Labs Launches Dine on Time Food Experience Pilot at Westfield San Francisco Centre
Business Wire - Wed May 28, 11:00AM CDT
Westfield Labs, an entity of Westfield Group (ASX: WDC), today unveiled a new pilot program, Westfield Dine on Time - a food pick-up and delivery experience, available via iPhone app, online and mobile web. Launching at Westfield San Francisco Centre, Westfield Dine on Time allows customers to order food from Westfield San Francisco Centre's Food Emporium and Restaurant Collection Under the Dome for scheduled pick-up or bike delivery for convenient dining.
Critical Alerts For Macy's, Western Digital, InterMune, Merck, and Time Warner Released By InvestorsObserver
PR Newswire - Wed May 28, 8:31AM CDT
InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for M, WDC, ITMN, MRK, and TWX.
HGST Achieves Oracle Validated Configuration For FlashMAX(TM) II
PR Newswire - Wed May 28, 7:00AM CDT
HGST, a Western Digital company (NASDAQ: WDC), today announced the availability of an Oracle Validated Configuration for FlashMAX II along with HP® ProLiant(TM) running Oracle Linux with Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel and Oracle Database 12c. The Oracle Validated Configuration program simplifies system implementation and deployment with a pre-tested and validated architecture, including software, hardware, storage and network components. Using Virident® FlashMAX Connect software suite, Oracle administrators can confidently configure Oracle Real Application Clusters distributed across multiple FlashMAX II PCIe cards. This combination provides a flexible, all-flash server-side storage pool of up to 72TB per node that can reduce storage performance bottlenecks and creates a distributed, reliable storage architecture.
SmarTrend Watching for Potential Pullback in Shares of Western Digital After 3.05% Gain
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue May 27, 5:38PM CDT
Western Digital (NYSE:WDC) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $84.88 to a high of $87.47. Yesterday, the shares gained 3.1%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $85.34 on volume of 1.8 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
Yahoo! Japan Qualifies HGST FlashMAX II PCIe SSDs
Business Wire - Mon Jun 09, 9:00PM CDT
Enterprise storage leader HGST, a Western Digital company (NASDAQ:WDC), today announced that its flash-based Storage Class Memory (SCM) solution, the HGST FlashMAX II, has been qualified by Yahoo! Japan for use in their relational database management system (RDBMS) server storage systems. With the high capacity in a low-profile form factor, the HGST FlashMAX II increases Yahoo! Japan RDBMS processing speeds by 10x in their conventional configuration.
Yahoo! Japan Qualifies HGST FlashMAX(TM) II PCIe SSDS
PR Newswire - Mon Jun 09, 9:00PM CDT
Enterprise storage leader HGST, a Western Digital company (NASDAQ: WDC), today announced that its flash-based Storage Class Memory (SCM) solution, the HGST FlashMAX II, has been qualified by Yahoo! Japan for use in their relational database management system (RDBMS) server storage systems. With high capacity in a low-profile form factor, the HGST FlashMAX II increases Yahoo! Japan RDBMS processing speeds by 10x in their conventional configuration.
2014 Report on the International Consumer NAS Market - Forecasts to 2018
M2 - Mon Jun 09, 5:53AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/35k7c8/global_consumer) has announced the addition of the "2014 Report on the International Consumer NAS Market - Forecasts to 2018" report to their offering. About Consumer NAS A network-attached storage (NAS) device, also termed a network-connected storage device, has its own IP address and can be accessed by multiple clients over a network. It consists of multiple hard disks arranged in a logical fashion to form a RAID structure. A consumer NAS system is centralized and offers multifunctional storage for the home network. It is useful for connecting several PCs, media players, print servers, and media servers together in a network and enables remote access for all devices. It provides faster access to stored data and has the capacity to store data at a faster rate. It has a lower maintenance cost as it can be managed from any remote location over the internet by a network administrator. The analysts forecast the Global Consumer NAS market will grow at a CAGR of 14.3 percent over the period 2013-2018. This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the Global Consumer NAS market for the period 2014-2018. To calculate the market size, the report considers the revenue generated from the sales of consumer NAS products priced below US$500. Key Topics Covered: 01. Executive Summary 02. List of Abbreviations 03. Scope of the Report 04. Market Research Methodology 05. Introduction 06. Market Landscape 07. Geographical Segmentation 08. Buying Criteria 09. Market Growth Drivers 10. Drivers and their Impact 11. Market Challenges 12. Impact of Drivers and Challenges 13. Market Trends 14. Trends and their Impact 15. Vendor Landscape 16. Key Vendor Analysis 17. Other Reports in this Series Companies Mentioned: - Apple - Buffalo - LenovoEMC - Netgear - QNAP Systems - Western Digital - Cisco Systems - Dell - D-Link Systems - Freecom Technologies - Hitachi - Lacie - LG Electronics - Synology - Thecus Technology For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/35...l_consumer
Why Intel (INTC) Stock Hit A New 52-Week High Today
at The Street - Fri Jun 06, 1:11PM CDT
Shares of Intel (INTC) are higher for two reasons: Positive comments on the PC market from BMO Capital Markets (BMO), and Intel CEO Krzanich confirmed the company may increase its presence in the smartphone chip market in 2015.
Updated Research Report on Western Digital - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jun 05, 1:30PM CDT
On Jun 3, 2014, we issued an updated research report on Western Digital Corp. (WDC).
G-Technology® To Demonstrate New Storage Solutions For 2K/4K Workflows At Cine Gear, Booth #S 315A
PR Newswire - Thu Jun 05, 10:00AM CDT
G-Technology, a leader in delivering premium storage solutions for audio/video production, photography and the creative professional market, will demonstrate new storage solutions, including the new G-RAID® with removable drives, and the award-winning Studio Line (G-SPEED® Studio and G-RAID Studio) and Evolution Series(TM) with the new G-DRIVE® ev 220 external storage module. Whether capturing, transferring, or editing digital content, G-Technology solutions enhance performance, capacity, style and reliability for 2K/4K video, photography and other content creation workflows.
Western Digital Set to Possibly Pullback After Yesterday's Rally of 1.43%
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Jun 04, 4:05PM CDT
Western Digital (NYSE:WDC) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $87.55 to a high of $89.47. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.4%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $88.23 on volume of 1.7 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
Watch for Western Digital to Potentially Pullback After Gaining 1.43% Yesterday
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Jun 04, 4:05PM CDT
Western Digital (NYSE:WDC) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $87.55 to a high of $89.47. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.4%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $88.23 on volume of 1.7 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
3 Reasons to Choose Western Digital Corp Over SeagateTechnology PLC
Harsh Chauhan, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jun 04, 11:00AM CDT
The storage drive industry is a duopoly with Western Digital and Seagate Technology leading the way. Both companies were on an equal footing last year with a 43% share of the hard-disk drive, or HDD market. However, Western Digital has scooted...
3 Reasons Why Marvell Technology Group Ltd. Is Still Worth Buying
Harsh Chauhan, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jun 04, 10:00AM CDT
Marvell Technology 's superb run shouldn't stop any time soon. The chipmaker has gained more than 120% in the last year and a half due to solid demand for its chips that are used in storage devices and smartphones. Going forward, Marvell should...
What Do Recent Seagate Technologies & Western Digital Acquisitions Mean For Fusion-IO?
Brian Nichols, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jun 04, 10:00AM CDT
During Fusion-IO 's 66% stock price loss since its 2011 IPO, it has been the center of acquisition rumors. The seemingly continuous spending spree on flash storage product companies all but adds fuel to this fire. However, as we look at the latest...
WD® to Demonstrate First PCI Express Hard Drives at Computex 2014
PR Newswire - Mon Jun 02, 10:00PM CDT
WD®, a Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) company, and world leader in storage solutions, will be demonstrating the first PCI Express hard drives at Computex Taipei, June 3-4, 2014. Enabled with key technology partners, WD's prototype introduces the new SATA Express interface, a form of PCI Express technology, which is offered on recently launched Intel® series-9 chipset motherboard platforms. The SATA Express interface provides a roadmap for faster speeds, lower power consumption and increased flexibility for future OEM designs.
This Week's 5 Dumbest Stock Moves
Rick Munarriz, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri May 30, 4:17PM CDT
Stupidity is contagious -- even respectable companies can catch it. As we do every week, let's take a look at five dumb financial events this week that may make your head spin. 1. In space, no one can hear your stream Western Digital updated...
Seagate Strengthens SSD Portfolio - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri May 30, 1:20PM CDT
Seagate Technology (STX) is set to pay $450 million to acquire the Accelerated Solutions Division and Flash Components Division from Avago Technologies (AVGO).
Seagate’s Shrewd SandForce Acquisition
Ashraf Eassa, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu May 29, 9:00PM CDT
When Avago purchased LSI a while back, it got with it a robust storage semiconductor business, as well as a networking chip business that seemed poised to grow. As part of that storage semiconductor business, Avago got its hands on a company that...
Here's Why Micron's Terrific Run Isn't Over
Joseph Gacinga, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed May 28, 1:30PM CDT
Micron Technology shares have enjoyed an amazing run in the past year after tucking in gains of nearly 150%. Many investors now fear that the shares have run too far and are close to the end of their fairy tale run. Falling prices of DRAM and NAND...
Westfield Labs Launches Dine on Time Food Experience Pilot at Westfield San Francisco Centre
Business Wire - Wed May 28, 11:00AM CDT
Westfield Labs, an entity of Westfield Group (ASX: WDC), today unveiled a new pilot program, Westfield Dine on Time - a food pick-up and delivery experience, available via iPhone app, online and mobile web. Launching at Westfield San Francisco Centre, Westfield Dine on Time allows customers to order food from Westfield San Francisco Centre's Food Emporium and Restaurant Collection Under the Dome for scheduled pick-up or bike delivery for convenient dining.
Critical Alerts For Macy's, Western Digital, InterMune, Merck, and Time Warner Released By InvestorsObserver
PR Newswire - Wed May 28, 8:31AM CDT
InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for M, WDC, ITMN, MRK, and TWX.
HGST Achieves Oracle Validated Configuration For FlashMAX(TM) II
PR Newswire - Wed May 28, 7:00AM CDT
HGST, a Western Digital company (NASDAQ: WDC), today announced the availability of an Oracle Validated Configuration for FlashMAX II along with HP® ProLiant(TM) running Oracle Linux with Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel and Oracle Database 12c. The Oracle Validated Configuration program simplifies system implementation and deployment with a pre-tested and validated architecture, including software, hardware, storage and network components. Using Virident® FlashMAX Connect software suite, Oracle administrators can confidently configure Oracle Real Application Clusters distributed across multiple FlashMAX II PCIe cards. This combination provides a flexible, all-flash server-side storage pool of up to 72TB per node that can reduce storage performance bottlenecks and creates a distributed, reliable storage architecture.
SmarTrend Watching for Potential Pullback in Shares of Western Digital After 3.05% Gain
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue May 27, 5:38PM CDT
Western Digital (NYSE:WDC) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $84.88 to a high of $87.47. Yesterday, the shares gained 3.1%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $85.34 on volume of 1.8 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
