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Qatar Tribune
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- Qatar Tribune
Second QLC Young Leaders Summer Camp 2025 concludes
QNA Doha The Qatar Leadership Centre (QLC) has concluded the second edition of its 'Young Leaders – Summer Camp 2025' programme, held in collaboration with the American University of Beirut (AUB). This initiative forms part of the Centre's broader efforts to empower high school students in Qatar by equipping them with leadership skills and knowledge to support their future ambitions. The 15-day programme brought together 60 male and female students from various public and private schools across the country. Participants were selected through a competitive three-stage admission process involving online applications, assessments, and personal interviews, ensuring the selection of a highly capable group for a distinctive educational experience. The programme featured a range of interactive workshops, training sessions, and group activities designed to foster leadership qualities, a spirit of community service, and personal financial management, all within a dynamic learning environment focused on experiential education and hands-on engagement. Among the highlights were open discussion sessions with Qatar Leadership Centre alumni, who shared personal experiences and leadership journeys. These exchanges offered students valuable real-life insights and opportunities to ask questions, helping to broaden their understanding of leadership and its societal impact. Students also benefited from exposure to a select group of expert trainers, facilitators, and motivational speakers, enhancing both their theoretical and practical grasp of effective leadership. The programme concluded with a final presentation of student-led projects to a panel of experts. The innovative ideas showcased reflected the knowledge and skills the participants had acquired, as well as their growing maturity and understanding of future leadership responsibilities. This initiative is part of QLC's mission to cultivate a generation of capable young leaders and to offer high-quality educational platforms that align with Qatar National Vision 2030, through capacity building and the promotion of a culture of innovation and initiative.
Forbes
13-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Micron Increased QLC SSD Performance With Its Adaptive Write Technology
Writing SSDs are the primary storage technology for PCs, industry applications and data centers. In data centers that means they are where data frequently accessed is stored. This is because the provide useable amounts of storage capacity and better performance than alternative technologies for the price. The companies making SSDs have slowed in the introduction of more layers as the cost impact of added layers counts have declined. As a consequence, NAND flash companies are finding ways of increasing the cell density in the layers and particularly by increasing the number of bits stored per cell. However using higher bit per cell technology such as quad-level cells or QLC come with performance and endurance trade-offs. Micron announced its 2600 QLC NVMe SSD for PCs and client devices recently. The product uses Micron's 9th-generation QLC NAND and it features the companies Adaptive Write Technology, AWT. The company improved the performance of this SSD from other QLC SSDs by using multiple bits per cell technology. The 9th-generation product has a 276-layers and its six-plane architecture and string stacking allows higher degrees of parallelism and increases read and write commands issued to the NAND simultaneously to improve performance. Performance is up to 3.6 GB/s. The image below shows the various sizes of this M.2 SSD. Micron 2600 SSD Family The Micron 2600 NVMe SSD is now shipping to OEMs globally in 22x30mm, 22x42mm, and 22x80mm form factors, with capacities ranging from 512GB to 2TB. These form factors, capacity options and a single-sided design makes this product useful for handhelds, ultra-thin laptops and workstations. SSDs built with only QLC NAND are naturally slower than SLC or TLC NAND, particularly with large file transfers. The Micron AWT uses a multi-tiered single-level cell, SLC, tri-level cell, TLC and QLC dynamic caching architecture to improve sequential write speeds. Improved write performance provides up to four times faster sequential write speeds while continuously writing up to 800GB of data to a 2TB SSD. Micron's tech brief on AWT says that its continuously adjusts among different NAND modes based on the volume of written data, the SSD capacity, how the SSD is used and other factors. Using the SLC optimizes for speed, TLC provides a balance between speed and capacity and QLC is optimized for maximum capacity. AWT manages traffic on the SSD by controlling which of these modes is used to enable performance benefits from SLC and TLC modes with the native capacity advantage of the QLC mode. An illustration of how this is done is shown in the figure below. Micron Adaptive Writing Technology AWT seeks to store data initially on SLC and TLC cells and migrate that data to the QLC cells, freeing up the faster cells for new data. This is particularly useful in large file writes. By writing data initially on the SLC and TLC cells performance is much better than if the data were written directly to the QLC cells. Micron says that its AWT drives are particularly good for frequent and large file transfers such as loading or reloading an operating system, transferring large files or installing large software packages. Fast SSD write speeds are also important for those who work with high-resolution video editing or other content creation tasks. Because of better performance with large file transfers, gaming and software development can also benefit from using these SSDs. Micron uses SLC and TLC combined with QLC flash and its adaptive write technology to increase the performance of its QLC 2600 M.2 SSD.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Micron Insider Cashes Out Big -- Sells $11.6 Million in Shares Amid AI Boom
July 2 - Sumit Sadana, Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer of Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU), sold 92,638 shares on June 27 at an average price of $125.49, netting $11.6 million, according to a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In fiscal Q3 ended May 29, Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) reported revenue of $9.30 billion, up 37% year?on?year. High?bandwidth memory (HBM) revenue jumped nearly 50% sequentially, driving record DRAM sales. CFRA lifted its price target to $155 from $117 and kept a Buy rating, citing Micron's expansion in high?bandwidth memory (HBM). Stifel also raised its target to $145, highlighting stronger data?centre demand. Baird set a $200 goal, calling the outlook transformational as Micron gains market share in HBM. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 7 Warning Sign with MU. Separately, Micron launched its 2600 NVMe SSD, featuring ninth?generation QLC NAND flash with Adaptive Write Technology to boost write speeds. The drive, aimed at OEMs, offers performance rivaling higher?tier TLC models and is shipping worldwide for ultra?thin laptops and workstations. Following his sale, Sadana still owns 201,326 MU shares. Investors will watch whether Micron's product innovations and robust guidance sustain its growth momentum. Based on the one year price targets offered by 34 analysts, the average target price for Micron Technology Inc is $142.73 with a high estimate of $200.00 and a low estimate of $60.00. The average target implies a upside of +18.06% from the current price of $120.89. Based on GuruFocus estimates, the estimated GF Value for Micron Technology Inc in one year is $164.79, suggesting a upside of +36.31% from the current price of $120.89. Gf value is Gurufocus' estimate of the fair value that the stock should be traded at. it is calculated based on the historical multiples the stock has traded at previously, as well as past business growth and the future estimates of the business' performance. For deeper insights, visit the forecast page. This article first appeared on GuruFocus.
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Micron Elevates PC Performance, Unveils Adaptive Write Technology and G9 QLC NAND
Micron 2600 SSD delivers better user experiences than TLC value drives with QLC economics A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available in this link. BOISE, Idaho, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SSDs are vital to enhancing user experience and system performance for PCs and client devices. Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU) today announced the Micron 2600 NVMe™ SSD, a value client storage solution designed for OEMs. Built with the industry's first 9th-generation QLC NAND in an SSD, the 2600 SSD features Micron's innovative Adaptive Write Technology™ (AWT) to deliver exceptional PCIe Gen4 performance with QLC economics.1 The Micron 2600 SSD achieves up to 63% faster sequential write and 49% faster random write speeds than competing value QLC and TLC SSDs,2 offering a best-in-class user experience for demanding client users. 'The Micron 2600 QLC SSD achieves superior performance compared to competitive value TLC drives,' said Mark Montierth, corporate vice president and general manager of the Mobile and Client Business Unit at Micron Technology. 'Micron's unparalleled combination of high-performance G9 NAND and innovative Adaptive Write Technology unlocks the performance previously only considered possible with TLC drives and is in qualification with Micron's OEM customers. This Micron innovation milestone allows for broader commercial adoption of QLC NAND.' Optimized QLC NAND performance Micron AWT improves the write performance of QLC NAND by delivering an industry-first multi-tiered SLC, TLC and QLC dynamic caching architecture to improve sequential write speeds. Improved write performance provides up to four times faster sequential write speeds while continuously writing up to 800GB of data to a 2TB SSD.3 The cutting-edge six-plane NAND architecture of Micron's 2Tb G9 QLC NAND allows for higher degrees of parallelism and increases read and write commands issued to the NAND simultaneously to improve performance. With speeds up to 3.6 GB/s, the 2600 SSD offers the fastest NAND I/O rate now shipping in a client SSD.4 Storage mattersPowerful PC storage solutions enable improved application productivity and optimized user experience. The Micron 2600 SSD transforms everyday computing experiences, significantly boosting productivity for commonly used applications. Enhanced performance: The 2600 SSD accelerates data access, along with read and write speeds, leading to quicker boot times, faster application launch time and enhanced system responsiveness. Reduced OS image installation time ensures more efficient manufacturing process and fast commercial PC drive imaging for IT departments. AI PC applications: Storage performance is a key contributor to advancements in AI-driven applications. The 2600 SSD's fast read access allows AI models to be loaded quickly, enabling seamless transitions between tasks. User experience: AWT helps ensure active data is optimally stored in the SSD, resulting in smoother performance for content creation, casual gaming and everyday computing. In PCMark® 10 testing, the 2600 SSD achieved up to 44% better scoring and 43% better bandwidth versus competitive value TLC SSDs, helping demonstrate the excellent user experience provided by the 2600 SSD.5 The Micron 2600 NVMe SSD is now shipping to OEMs globally in 22x30mm, 22x42mm, and 22x80mm form factors, with capacities ranging from 512GB to 2TB. The variation of smaller form factors, capacity options and a single-sided design is perfect for handhelds, ultra-thin laptops and workstations. For example, the compact 2TB, 22x30mm form factor is ultra-small and high-capacity for use in limited-space designs such as handheld gaming devices. For more information, visit the Micron 2600 Client SSD webpage. Industry quotes 'The Micron 2600 QLC SSD is one of the best examples of client storage, bringing high-capacity, efficient and responsive performance to modern computing. As AMD advances processor technology, Micron's innovations help users get the best possible user experience for everyday applications,' said Joe Macri, senior vice president and chief technology officer of Compute and Graphics at AMD. 'Building upon Micron's legacy of NAND innovation, the Micron G9 QLC NAND has the potential to set a new level of performance for QLC NAND. As part of our ongoing collaborative efforts, IBM is eager for the opportunity to integrate this exceptional NAND into our products,' said Alistair Symon, vice president of Storage Systems Development at IBM Storage. 'The Micron 2600 SSD is a groundbreaking product that showcases the power and potential of Intel's latest technology. We are excited to see this innovative solution transform the industry and drive new levels of performance for value SSDs on Intel Platforms. Furthermore, the Micron 2600 SSD is now included on Intel's Platform Component List (PCL),' said Todd Lewellen, vice president of the Client Ecosystem Group at Intel. 'The Micron 2600 SSD, powered by Phison's industry-leading E29T controller, supports high NAND flash speeds, redefining user experiences for value-based client SSDs. In the data center storage realm, Micron's G9 QLC NAND marks a significant technological advancement that will bolster our lightning-fast Pascari enterprise drives,' said K.S. Pua, chief executive officer at Phison. 'Micron G9 QLC NAND is a substantial leap forward in QLC NAND technology. Pure Storage continues to lead the way in QLC NAND deployment for the enterprise, and now for hyperscale customers. The initiation of the testing and implementation phases for the innovative Micron G9 QLC NAND marks a significant milestone for both companies,' said Bill Cerreta, vice president and general manager of Hyperscale at Pure Storage. Additional resources: Micron 2600 SSD product image gallery Micron AWT infographic Micron AWT video Micron AWT tech brief Micron G9 QLC NAND About Micron Technology, Technology, Inc. is an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions, transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all. With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and compute-intensive applications that unleash opportunities — from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience. To learn more about Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU), visit © 2025 Micron Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. Information, products, and/or specifications are subject to change without notice. Micron, the Micron logo, and all other Micron trademarks are the property of Micron Technology, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Micron Product and Technology Communications Contact: Mengxi Liu Evensen+1 (408) 444-2276productandtechnology@ Micron Investor Relations ContactSatya Kumar+1 (408) 450-6199satyakumar@ 1 AWT is available on select 2600 SSD SKUs and may not be available from every OEM. 2 SSD comparisons are based on currently in-production, commonly available 2TB QLC & value TLC NAND client SSDs from the top five competitive suppliers of OEM SSDs by revenue (using 1TB where the supplier does not offer 2TB), excluding consoles and Apple® products, as per Forward Insights analyst report, 'SSD Supplier Status Q1/25'. Performance comparisons are based on publicly available data sheet information. 3 Refers to rated capacity, formatted capacity will be less, 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. AWT accelerates large file transfers for 40% of the SSD capacity based on internal Micron testing results. 4 Statements are based on publicly available information and Micron lab testing results available at the time of product announcement. NAND analysis based on production NAND from the top five competitive NAND suppliers, as noted in the Forward Insights analyst report, 'NAND Quarterly Insights Q1/25.' SSD analysis is based on currently in-production, commonly available 2TB QLC & value TLC client SSDs from the top five competitive suppliers of OEM SSDs by revenue (using 1TB where the supplier does not offer 2TB), excluding consoles and Apple® products, as per Forward Insights analyst report, 'SSD Supplier Status Q1/25.' 5 The PCMark 10 Full System Drive Benchmark suite uses a wide-ranging set of real-world traces from popular applications such as Adobe and Microsoft, along with PC games such as Call of Duty, to fully test common tasks and performance of the fastest modern drives.
Forbes
04-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Digital Storage Can Assist Or Foil AI
Data Center In this article we will look at some resent announcerments on digital storage and its use in AI training and inference. But first, an example of digital storage technology used to save humanity. Data Storage Saves the Day Digital archiving startup SPhotonix's 5D memory crystal was an important element in the plot of the latest Mission Impossible movie. The 360TB memory crystal was used to stop a rogue AI from destroying the world. In practice, SPhotonix stores data using a FemtoEtch nano-etching technology on a 5-inch glass substrate. Note that I am an advisor for SPhotonix. SPhotonix 5D Memory Cystal Digital storage technologies have been used in many movies and TV shows over the years, such as the StorageTek Tape library used in the 1994 Film 'Clear and Present Danger.' Hybrid AI Data Centers In practice data centers are generally using SSDs as primary storage in data centers, including for AI training applications. SSDs provide fast storage for refreshing data on the high bandwidth memory located close to the GPUs that directly support data processing. However, the cost for storing data on SSDs in data centers is about 6X higher than storing it on HDDs. This leads data centers to use HDDs for storing colder but useful data in a hierarchical storage environment. Data is moved back and forth from various storage technologies to optimize the balance of cost versus performance. Ultimately archived information in data centers that is not frequently used is kept on magnetic tape cartridges or optical storage. Vdura, formerly veteran storage company, Panasas, recently announced a white paper on digital storage for AI workloads and announced changes in their hybrid SSD and HDD storage offering to support HPC and AI workloads. The company is now offering QLC NAND flash SSDs combined with high-capacity HDDs with their global namespace parallel file system combined with object storage, offering multi-level erasure coding and fast key value storage. The image below shows the layout of this hybrid SSD and HDD storage system. Vdura Global Namespace Storage The Vdura Data Platform V11.2 includes a preview of V-ScaleFlow that enables data movement across QLC flash and high-capacity hard drives. This allows resource utilization, maximizes system throughput and provides efficient AI-scale workloads. In particular the company is using Phison Pascari 128TB QLC NVMe SSD with 30+TB HDDs to reduce flash capacity requirements by over 50% and lowing power consumption. Overall total cost of ownership is said to be reduced by up to 60%. The Vdura white paper goes into details on data storage and memory utilization in an AI application. The figure below shows an AI data pipeline which should have the storage system enable minimum GPU downtime. AI Data Pipeline The table below goes into detail on read, write, performance and data size requirements for various elements in an AI workload. These various elements can require from GBs to PBs of digital storage with various performance requirements. This favors a combination of storage technologies to support different elements in this workload. Element Characteristics in an AI Workflow The below image shows a sample storage node that can provide all-flash or hybrid SSD and HDD storage to support AI and HPC workloads with a global namespace and a common control and data plane. Vdura Storage Node Digital storage technology saved the world from a rogue AI in the latest Mission Impossible Movie. Combining SSDs and HDDs can enable modern AI workloads that optimize cost and performance.
