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Understanding the world of memory and storage can be tricky. Our Tech Talk articles are expertly put-together to digest information and aim to educate on the latest trends.

Man in data centre
Tech Talk

10 January 2024

Why Micron for data centre?

Why Micron for data centre? Understand the latest SSD and DRAM solutions for data centre challenges available through Simms.

Tech Talk

28 September 2023

Non-Binary DDR5: What is it?

A new form of data centre memory to save money and sustainably approach the future through memory.

AFA server
Tech Talk

16 May 2023

What is All-Flash-Array (AFA)?

Come with us on this tech talk to understand about all-flash-array, why and how it came about, and considerations to make before thinking about purchasing AFA f…

Tech Talk

23 January 2023

The changing face of Embedded Peripherals

Embedded Peripherals are a perfect bolt on solution which can enhance capability of a system, be used as a proof of concept or a demonstration of technology

Tech Talk

12 December 2022

3IE7 - the 100K NAND

This tech talk gives a brief overview on BiCS5 Nand Flash and how it can achieve 100k programme erase cycles using 3D TLC in pSLC mode

Tech Talk

14 November 2022

EDSFF continued: E3.S & E3.L introduction

For CSPs, data centres and edge deployers, the make up and footprint of the server/rack today has changed drastically in the last decade, in pursuit of consolid…

Tech Talk

14 September 2022

InnoOSR, a real alternative to RAID

This tech talk article looks at system recovery and InnoOSR , what it does and how it can save system downtime, cost and resource.

Tech Talk

31 August 2022

Understanding NAND Endurance

This tech talk article looks at NAND Flash endurance and what it means and some of the factors to take into consideration when deciding what is the right drive …

Tech Talk

25 August 2022

Why Project Registration makes sense

Project registering a part code for a particular project can save you money and give you preferential supply. Find out more...

Tech Talk

21 July 2022

PCIe 5.0: Everything you need to know

Understand the latest generation PCIe. A crucial part of devices is the PCI Express, and the technology continues to advance and excel.

External SSDs
Tech Talk

20 June 2022

Understand external SSDs

This tech talk article looks at the rise of external SSDs, the pros and cons, the choices and everything else you need to know.

Tech Talk

20 June 2022

Power Protection for SSDs

Power Protection for SSDs is a valuable option to ensure critical data is saved in the event of sudden power loss. This Tech Talk digs deeper into this feature.