How to avoid buying Counterfeit Storage devices Counterfeit storage technology has been around for many years and with the convenience of the internet this presents a golden opportunity for unscrupulous sellers to pedal their wares to unsuspecting purchasers. SD and microSD cards are arguably two of the most common storage devices to be counterfeited but […]
Apricorn launch 3z encrypted USB
Apricorn launches the Aegis Secure Key 3z Hardware-Encrypted Flash Drive and Aegis Configurator Software-Free USB Memory Key Delivers an Enhanced Feature Set and FIPS-Level Security at Entry-Level Pricing Apricorn, the leading manufacturer of software-free, hardware-encrypted USB drives, today announced the release of the Aegis Secure Key 3z hardware-encrypted flash drive and the Aegis Configurator. Building on the [...]
NAND Flash shortages set to continue through 2017
The supply shortage of NAND flash towards the end of 2016 is set to continue long into 2017 due to higher demand in the smartphone and solid-state drive (SSD) industries, according to DRAMeXchange. The short supply, coupled with strong demand, also will contribute to continued rising prices of NAND flash wafers and memory cards. Prices […]
Simms Recognised as one the 50 Fastest Growing Companies in Kent
Simms Awarded Runner up Mega Growth 50 in Kent Simms is proud to have been recognised as one of the 50 fastest growing companies in Kent in the Mega Growth 50 Awards which took place in November 2016. Presented with the award at a local breakfast presentation along with all the other successful Kent businesses [...]
NAND Flash – Supply Shortage
During the networking sessions at the recent IIOM members meeting, Simms discussed with various people the supply shortage of NAND Flash. We have put together a short overview to give an understanding of what the issues are and what to do next to ensure supply is maintained. The supply shortage of NAND flash in the […]
ATP release new suite of Industrial Grade Products
ATP has launched a new range of Industrial Grade Storage suitable for harsh environments and demanding applications. The Velocity MV series is available in 2.5″ SSD with SATA 3 Interface and MLC NAND Flash. Cpacities range form 64GB-512GB. The MV series offers outstanding performance and proven reilaibility for extreme performance and consistent data integrity suited […]
APRO Launch Industrial Grade 2TB SSD
Taiwanese Manufacturer APRO have announced they are launching an industrial grade 2TB SSd in 2.5″ Form Factor. The Phanes-HR Series is available in SLC and MLC NAND Flash, with the SLC available in standard temperature upto 256GB. The MLC Phanes-HR is available in wide temperature with a maximum capacity of 2TB. For more details, part […]
Supply Shortage of NAND Flash Worsens in Q4
The supply shortage of NAND flash in the third quarter of 2016 will exacerbate in the fourth quarter due to higher demand in the smartphone and solid-state drive (SSD) industries, according to the latest report from DRAMeXchange. The short supply, coupled with strong demand, also will contribute to rising prices of NAND flash wafers and […]
Novachips appoint Simms as first UK Distributor
Simms International plc is proud to announce that they have been appointed as the first UK distributor for South Korean manufacturer Novachips. Novachips is a market-leading provider of flash processors and high capacity storage devices ranging from 256GB to 12TB capacity with SATA3 and PCIe interface. The Express series of SSD’s offer blistering sequential read/write [...]
ATP Readies 3D NAND SSDs For Embedded Applications
ATP Electronics Inc., the leading manufacturer of embedded Flash and ruggedized SSD and DRAM modules, announces its next generation of storage solutions utilizing the latest 3D NAND flash technologies. Combined with ATP’s wafer packaging and testing capabilities, these new lines of 3D NAND based SSDs including M.2, mSata, SlimSata, 2.5” SSD, eUSB and memory cards, […]
