KIOXIA 35th Anniversary of the Invention of NAND Flash

35 years ago, KIOXIA introduced a technology that would have a far-reaching impact on the entire world. That innovation was flash memory – and its influence has reverberated throughout the decades, fundamentally changing all of our lives.
Things have really changed since 1987.
Imagine Life Without Flash Technology

Industry Analyst Voices – How the Invention of Flash Memory Has Forever Changed Our World

Pablo Temprano, Founder of ClearView Memory Research
Ross Walthall & Chandler Converse – Sr. Analysts, Cleveland Research Company
Thomas Coughlin, President, Coughlin Associates
Greg Wong, Founder and Principal Analyst, Forward Insights
Joseph Unsworth, Research Vice President, Gartner
Jeff Janukowicz, Research Vice President, IDC
Walt Coon, VP of NAND and Memory Research, Yole Développement
Jim Handy, General Director, Objective-Analysis
Craig Stice, Chief Analyst, Omdia
James Zhao, Sr. Principal Analyst, Omdia
Don Jeannette, Vice President, Trend Focus
The KIOXIA Team Talks NAND Flash and its Past, Present and Future Impact
Changing the Way We Live, Work and Play – Every Day


Automotive
Our cars have evolved far beyond mere methods of transportation and now offer features that mirror our smartphones and tablets. Take GPS and infotainment, for example. The technology behind all of these in-vehicle capabilities we’ve grown accustomed to is – you guessed it – flash!


Cloud Computing
Did you know that flash technology is at the very heart of the social network? Hundreds of millions of photos are uploaded to the most popular file sharing sites every day, and thanks to flash they are all easily accessible 24/7.


Fitness and Health
From helping you move more to getting a better night’s sleep, wearables have become a big part of our health and wellness routines. Their rise in popularity would simply not be possible if not for flash and the fast, secure, high-density, non-volatile memory it provides.


Gaming (AR/VR)
Your high-performance gaming system needs high-performance storage – and that’s exactly what flash delivers. With real-time delivery of high-resolution graphics, flash takes gaming to the next level.


Internet of Things (IoT)
Did you know that flash pays a key role in everything from your smartwatch to your smart speaker and even your home thermostat? It’s true. Thanks to flash, devices we use every day have become much smarter.


Smartphones
Flash turned the simple cell phone into a smartphone, allowing you to store and instantly access thousands of photos, play music to your heart’s content, stream video content, access emails, navigate to anywhere you need to be - and so much more.


Smart TVs
Flash has completely transformed the television viewing experience, making an almost endless amount of content instantly available on-demand through your favorite streaming services – with just a click of your remote control.


SSDs
As a replacement for traditional hard disk drives, SSDs have many advantages - all thanks to flash. Flash is critical in allowing these modern marvels to match the capacity and performance of HDDs – and do it faster and more reliably, while using less power.


Tablets/Notebooks
With flash, computing power gets portable – taking the shape of a thin, flat form factor with a touchscreen display that goes where you go. Enjoy the freedom of mobility with tablets and notebooks while staying connected.
The Evolution of NAND Flash Applications – From Then to Now
The Evolution of NAND Flash Applications – From Then to Now
NAND Flash…Still Flying High in 2022 and Beyond
NAND Flash…Still Flying High in 2022 and Beyond
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