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Spintronics Expert Wins Millenium Prize

A  scientist, whose discoveries helped shape the storage technology field, is the winner of the 2014 Millennium Technology Prize worth more than $1 million. Dr. Stuart Parkin was recognized last week by  Technology Academy Finland for developing the spin-valve read head, an essential component in the development of  larger capacity hard…

How Long Before My Hard Drive Fails?

Hard drive failure can occur at any time, but when will it happen to you? There are no “right” answers, but a recent study shows there’s a good chance that a large majority of single drives will continue to function normally for two, three and maybe even four years. Data…

It’s Rocket Science, Sort Of

Comparing a new solid state drive (SSD) to a more traditional electro-mechanical drive is like comparing an internal combustion engine to an electric motor. Both devices provide power, but in different ways. The engine is more complex, has many more moving parts and takes up more space than the motor,…

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