Join us in celebrating the achievements of Dr. Ellen Ochoa (1st Hispanic astronaut 🚀), Guillermo González Camarena (inventor of the color TV 📺), and Prof. Helia Bravo-Hollis (award-winning cacti research 🌵). #HispanicHeritageMonth
Think about your favorite brands and products. One of the first things to come to mind is probably the color of the packaging. That's because human artistry and data came together to create that effect.
Lonestar, a startup looking to build the first data center on the moon, will embark on a test mission this spring. The goal? 8 terabytes of storage in space.
Can data allow us to back up...buildings?! Data captured by Vassar College art history Professor Andrew Tallon could help in the restoration of Paris' Notre Dame cathedral. Read about it here! http://wdc.li/601912Hub
"Every second of training, we gather data.”
Learn how data is revolutionizing cycling and helping both pros and amateurs improve performance, build communities, empower new riders, and keep cyclists safer.
Manually inspecting an oil rig is time-consuming, expensive for oil companies, and can even be dangerous for workers. Now, drones can be deployed to collect the right data in a fraction of the time. http://wdc.li/601915UWd
Did you know fantasy sports have been around since the 1950s? Follow the link to read how data has created a veritable playground for self-professed data nerds testing their analytical skills.
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Secret meetings with tech giants. A startup mentality. Matrix "Slider" phones. The origin story of the SD card involved huge collaborations for something so, so small.
From rendering graphics to transferring files, flash technology is there every step of the way in developing today’s games, not only helping create the immersive worlds you love to explore but also getting you in the game faster.
#FlashForward#WDBlack
"Everyone is different and learns in different ways." Having a child with #ADHD has taught our Elisa Dodd to think outside the box. Hear her story here, and remember to practice inclusion while social distancing.
The remarkable progress of robots in the workplace is largely due to how we interact with them. The more data we train them with, the better they perform. 🤖
Food availability can be directly affected by #climatechange. Want to help? Lower demand on food by planting a garden in your yard.
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Location data can tell you how close your dinner is or how long until you reach your destination. It can also be used to combat pandemic. Watch this video and learn more about it!
#5G vs. #4G. You may THINK this only affects how fast your video buffers on your phone, but it's so much bigger than that. Get educated (so you can school someone around the water cooler later) here! http://wdc.li/6011ECp7J
Jimmy Gomez's determination led him to realize his dream of becoming an engineer. And we're so glad it also led him to Western Digital. Watch his story here.
Need a video camera to alert store owners if suspicious behavior is detected? "#Edge" devices today, aka the cameras and sensors that collect data, are too weak to make decisions on the fly. Learn how they need to evolve here: http://wdc.li/6011D777b#surveillance#smartvideo
People who aren't feeling productive right now: Would you take a 4TB SSD, for free, if it meant you weren't allowed to buy any more storage for 10 years?
Wondering what to do with your old storage devices? Discover the benefits of take-back programs and join thousands of others in diverting e-waste from landfills.
The current #COVID19 pandemic has made automated and self-service IT ecosystems critical to keep business running. Here are nine tips to help your #DevOps transition
makes this data accessible and easy to interpret through a mobile app so that anyone can figure out what is in their water and how to filter out contaminants. http://wdc.li/601115UI7
When an app asks to access your location data 📍, what exactly does that mean and how are they using it? 🤔 Let’s talk #locationdata. 🗺️http://wdc.li/6016EpHUq
We just posted an article about how the California Department of Water Resources takes stock of water reserves. They use this data to determine who gets water and who doesn't. Is there a process like this in your part of the world? How does it work?
NVMe over Fabric is about more than performance. It's about flexibility. Learn how your organization can benefit from it here: http://wdc.li/6006GEdon#NVMEoF
Beyond Earth’s atmosphere are extreme temperatures, a deep vacuum, and a cocktail of radiation that’s deadly to electronics. So how do we keep data reliable in space? It’s more than just rocket science.
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While many of us are adapting to the new normal caused by the corona virus, IT teams the world over have rolled up their sleeves to help their organizations adjust. We hope these 8 tips, from our own IT team, prove helpful to yours: http://wdc.li/60101vsKy
What's all that health data everyone is compiling good for, anyway? Well, it can be used to identify patients at risk for diseases, develop more effective treatment plans, keep you safer during a stay in hospital, and much more. Check out our infographic! http://wdc.li/601010Hh2
We recently donated to the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund and joined with other Silicon Valley companies to support the Silicon Valley Strong Fund. We are committed to our employees, customers, and communities.
At 15TB, our new #Ultrastar#HDD brings a lot to the #datacenter, particularly for 24/7 workloads of sequentialized writes and random reads. Our latest blog post explains the benefits of this drive and how it is already being used today. Check it out! http://wdc.li/6013DCM83
For those aboard the Marcus G. Langseth research vessel, having a finger on the ocean’s pulse is vital for the real-time processing of complex data at sea. 🌊
Have a data-intensive idea that could improve city infrastructure and quality of life? Enter your idea to our contest today for a chance to network with industry veterans and win cash prizes! Deadline is March 15! https://startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/data-innovation-bazaar.html…
We're accelerating to an exciting new future where automation, connectivity, and alternative forms of fuel will be commonplace. Join us as we look 20 years into the future with WIRED at a special one-day event! http://wdc.li/60141Jdxy
Diversity and inclusion are critical to us and there's no better way to prove that then to show you. Check out our blog for details and to learn a little about the philosophy behind our work. http://wdc.li/60171cTKU
Gone are the days of installing hardware in customers' homes to track viewing habits. Now you can easily see what, where, when, and how people are consuming media. If you're in the #entertainment business, this is valuable! Learn more: http://wdc.li/6015D7vNR#analytics
Data makes the perilous journey from the edge of space back to Earth, carrying visual data by the terabyte over radio waves. Those data are reassembled into photos that change our understanding of the universe. Here’s how:
You know how you lie awake at night wondering how a Fortune 500's global supply chain can possibly be made more efficient, with a smaller carbon footprint? Wonder no more – we've got what your mind needs here:
Water quality data is difficult for the average person to find, much less interpret. Aquagenuity makes this #data accessible and easy to interpret through a mobile app so that anyone can figure out what is in their #water and how to filter out contaminants.
Just as no one could foresee how digital payments and data location services would revolutionize transportation, satellite data could disrupt consumer applications in even more unexpected ways. 🛰️
Learn more:
Last year, scientists built a neural network that aced a wine-tasting test with 95.3% accuracy. But the real breakthrough showed that MTJs could be a good fit for low-power AI.
Data centers are making a lot of things possible today, but they may not be the best solution for tackling some of the issues of tomorrow. We explain our thinking more clearly here:
We're proud to support organizations providing assistance to military families! Here are Louis Ocelott and Kelly Herbert of the Child Guidance Center of Santa Ana, CA receiving a donation of 30 WD Blue SSD's!
. Where were you 20 years ago when a bunch of us got together and decided to make bite-sized storage? Take a walk on memory lane with us: http://wdc.li/60131iqeF
Did you know that the brain's neural structure is inspiration for next-generation computing hardware? Scientists are utilizing the brain's tricks for efficient computing, memory, and storage.
Over the last year, we have focused our efforts on internal controller development in our consumer #SSDs. We walk you through our process and strategy here! #ASIChttp://wdc.li/601319VrW
Whether we're on the verge of a societal shift in how (and where) we conduct business, a lot of students will be graduating remotely this year. Our IT experts provide guidance on how institutions can prepare: http://wdc.li/6007GDXxl
The tech sector is full of stories of companies starting in a garage, or a group where people and ideas are developed free of constraints from the status quo. Does this spirit extend to data? Are there constraints limiting ideas from being realized? Yes. http://wdc.li/6016DvjN6
Imagine if your healthcare provider could proactively prevent you from falling ill. Combining dark data and clinical data could create a hyper-personalized and proactive healthcare approach. Read our report on Embracing Dark Data… http://wdc.li/601315U0R
#NVMe is (by now) well-known as a #protocol for #storage. But what is NVMe-over-Fabrics (#NVMe-oF)? How does it benefit an organization? Answers to common questions here!
By 2021 the amount of data being generated, transferred, and stored is expected to reach 850ZB. This amount of data will challenge 5G and Edge technology. Learn how to maximize the full potential of your future data infrastructure here! http://wdc.li/60191HB93
Food availability can be directly affected by #climatechange. Want to help? Lower demand on food by planting a garden in your yard.
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Fragmentation is not your phone's friend. Scattered data slow mobile devices down over time. But file-based optimization (FBO) de-scatters your data so your phone keeps performing like new.
The #Cloud is sooooo 2015. The new hotness is computing at the #Edge (yeah, capital E!). But edge computing isn't just changing how data is processed. It's changing our personal relationship with the world. Allow us to explain. http://wdc.li/60131Qm63
No matter where your data is stored, establishing governance, following regulations, and securing data are essential to minimizing risks, such as shadow data, that can lead to breaches.
Imagine an internet where instead of signing up for apps one-by-one with an email address + password, you’re registered in the #blockchain where you control which apps access your data with a public key. @Blockstack is making it possible. #decentralizedinternet
Every 14 days a language dies, taking with it a world of unique ideas. Most at risk are Indigenous languages, but AI and language processing might hold the key to preserving them.
Introducing the new Ultrastar DC SS540, a 6th generation SAS SSD. With capacities up to 15.36TB, 96-layer 3D NAND, and 2.5 million hours MTBF, it's a great fit in all-flash arrays, caching tiers, or HPC and SDS environments. Details here! http://wdc.li/60161KLt8#MSIgnite
Everywhere #data lives, from personal devices to global organizations, #WesternDigital fuels the innovation for a smarter future. Learn more about the world of data today.
How can we improve our manufacturing processes? This question keeps people awake at night. But the ones who sleep soundly? They're using digital twins: http://wdc.li/600117fIz
You are on a one-way trip back to the year 1985. You have a laptop with a 20TB hard drive on it. What do you store on it to see you through the dark ages? #timetravel#TGIF🤓
Psst. Hey. Social media expert. Want to help manage the social accounts of a Fortune 500? We're hiring. Smash this attractive looking link to get started: http://wdc.li/601819clI
How did Nazanin Sinaei, a business applications analyst on our IT team, discover her love for technology? Meet just one of the amazing, inspirational women of Western Digital right here! #WomensHistoryMonth
Data is undeniably a powerful tool. On one hand it can prevent a famine or fight cancer, on the other it can be used to violate your privacy or feed you inaccurate information. How do you feel about the world's ability to responsibly use data over the next 10 years?
In the past, enterprises may have acquired data storage based on capacity needs. But that thinking is outdated when it comes to the Industrial Internet of Things. Learn why storage should be considered earlier in the planning process here: http://wdc.li/6013GGuVS
Hello #NationalInternDay! Today we salute our own intrepid interns (hi guys!) who we hope are finding our world of data infrastructure both exciting and educational.