Western Digital

Founded in 1970, Western Digital is a leading global data storage company headquartered in San Jose, California. With a diverse product portfolio and a focus on innovation, Western Digital has established itself as a key player in the technology industry. The company designs, manufactures and markets various data storage solutions, including hard disk drives (HDDs), solid state drives (SSDs) and storage subsystems, to meet the needs of both consumers and businesses. Over the years, Western Digital has strategically grown its business through numerous acquisitions, such as SanDisk and HGST, which have strengthened its product portfolio and technological expertise. As a result, Western Digital has been able to maintain a strong presence in the data storage market, which is characterised by rapidly evolving technology and intense competition. The company’s commitment to research and development (R&D) sets it apart from its competitors. This focus on innovation enables the company to develop new technologies, improve existing products and stay ahead of industry trends. Western Digital’s R&D efforts have been instrumental in the development of innovative storage technologies such as helium-filled HDDs and 3D NAND technology for SSDs.