SK hynix and Sandisk are working to standardize HBF memory under the Open Compute Project, positioning it as a new layer between HBM and SSDs for AI inference workloads. The companies say HBF can improve scalability, power efficiency, and total cost of ownership as AI shifts from training to large-scale deployment.
Sandisk has launched a new Portable SSD lineup, including Extreme and Extreme PRO models with up to 4,000MB/s speeds, IP65 durability, and hardware encryption for AI-driven workflows.
Kioxia and Sandisk are making a very big bet on the future of flash memory. The two companies have flipped the switch on Fab2, a brand-new semiconductor facility at the Kitakami Plant in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. The factory, which will ramp up production into 2026, is being positioned as a cornerstone for the next generation … Read more