According to a new comprehensive report from The Insight Partners, the global SLC NAND flash memory market is observing significant growth owing to the increasing adoption of consumer electronics, growing penetration of IoT devices, and rising adoption of faster communication protocols. The SLC NAND flash memory market size was valued at US$ 11.29 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 16.40 billion by 2031; it is estimated to register a CAGR of 5.3% during 2025-2031. The increasing adoption of consumer electronics, rising penetration of IoT devices, and faster communication protocols are a few driving factors in the SLC NAND flash memory market growth.

However, the high cost of SLC NAND flash memory hinders the growth of the market. Further, the advent of autonomous vehicles and the miniaturization of electronics is expected to create opportunities for the growth of the market during the forecast period. The emergence of 4D NAND technology is expected to bring new trends to the market in the coming years. The report runs an in-depth analysis of market trends, key players, and future opportunities. In general, the SLC NAND flash memory market comprises a vast array of type, application, and density which are expected to register strength during the coming years.

Synology today announced the launch of the DiskStation DS1525+, a compact and high-performance storage solution, designed for small and medium businesses, as well as professional users. "The DS1525+ offers a powerful foundation for data management and collaboration," said Owen Liao, product manager at Synology. "With evolving needs for data management, it's designed to deliver business-grade performance, scalability, and reliability."

Superb Performance and Scalability
To ensure optimal performance for demanding applications, the DS1525+ is equipped with dual 2.5GbE ports and can be upgraded to 10GbE using the E10G22-T1-Mini module. Two M.2 slots enable the creation of an all-flash cache or storage pool to accelerate high-performance workloads. In performance testing, the DS1525+ achieved SMB sequential throughput of up to 1,181 MB/s read and 1,180 MB/s write using SSDs.

Other World Computing (OWC), a trusted leader in high-performance storage, memory, connectivity, software, and accessories that empower creative and business professionals to maximize performance, enhance reliability, and streamline workflows, today announced the launch of the OWC Express 4M2, a four-slot NVMe M.2 SSD USB4, Thunderbolt compatible enclosure offering improved performance, thermal protection for today's high performance drives, as well as expanded compatibility for an improved near-silent operation.

The Express 4M2 is made for the most demanding work. It's built to keep up whether you're backing up footage on set, editing 8K video, or sorting through thousands of high-res photos. It supports up to four NVMe M.2 SSDs (2230, 2242, or 2280) and achieves real-world speeds up to 3200 MB/s - and, with flexible RAID options, i.e., 0, 1, 4, 5, and 1+0, users can create the setup that works best for their workflow. Whether that's max performance, redundancy, or a mix of both. And even when things get intense… multi-camera offloads, long editing sessions, big batch processing, the aluminium shell and smart fans keep it cool and quiet so you're not dealing with slowdowns, overheating, or distracting noise. It's fully compatible with USB4, Thunderbolt, and USB-C, so whether you're working on a Mac or PC, it fits right in and works seamlessly, with no fuss.

ATP Electronics, a global leader in specialized storage and memory solutions, has once again achieved a breakthrough in extending the endurance of its industrial 3D triple level cell solid state drives (3D TLC SSDs). The N651Si/N651Sc Series now boasts an unparalleled 11,000 program/erase (P/E) cycles endurance - an unprecedented 120% leap from its initial published endurance of 5,000 cycles, making these solutions the highest-endurance industrial native TLC SSDs built on 512 Gb integrated circuits (IC) package.

This remarkable achievement is made possible through ATP's outstanding capabilities that extend the inherent qualities of the NAND flash. The use of prime NAND package, strict NAND IC characterization, 100% NAND screening and validation capabilities, as well as ATP's proprietary firmware, specialized hardware configurations, and own-developed technologies made this extraordinary feat possible.

KIOXIA America, Inc. today announced the development and prototype demonstration of its new KIOXIA CD9P Series PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSDs. These next-generation drives are the latest SSDs built with KIOXIA's 8th generation BiCS FLASH TLC-based 3D flash memory. KIOXIA BiCS FLASH features CBA (CMOS directly Bonded to Array) technology, a breakthrough architecture that significantly boosts power efficiency, performance, and storage density, while doubling the capacity available per SSD compared with the previous generation model.

As GPU-accelerated AI servers drive up the demands on storage infrastructure, maintaining high throughput, low latency, and consistent performance is critical - including keeping valuable GPUs highly utilized. The KIOXIA CD9P Series is purpose-built for these next-generation environments, delivering the speed and responsiveness required by AI, machine learning, and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads to ensure GPUs stay fed with data and operating at maximum efficiency.

TrendForce's latest investigations reveal that several negative factors weighed on the enterprise SSD market in the first quarter of 2025. These include production challenges for next-gen AI systems and persistent inventory overhang in North America. As a result, major clients significantly scaled back orders, causing the ASP of enterprise SSDs to plunge nearly 20%. This led to QoQ revenue declines for the top five enterprise SSD vendors, reflecting a period of market adjustment.

However, conditions are expected to improve in the second quarter. As shipments of NVIDIA's new chips ramp up, demand for AI infrastructure in North America is rising. Meanwhile, Chinese CSPs are steadily expanding storage capacity in their data centers. Together, these trends are set to reinvigorate the enterprise SSD market, with overall revenue projected to return to positive growth.

TerraMaster, a leading innovator in storage solutions, proudly announces the launch of D4 SSD, a 4-bay all-flash direct-attached storage (DAS) enclosure designed for media creators, filmmakers, and professionals seeking unparalleled speed and flexibility. With USB4 support delivering up to 40 Gbps bandwidth, the D4 SSD offers exceptional performance and seamless integration with NAS systems, including the forthcoming TerraMaster F4 SSD All-Flash NAS, easily expand the storage space of NAS to meet users' diverse storage needs.

The D4 SSD utilize the USB4 protocol with support for up to 40 Gbps data transfer bandwidth. When equipped with four M.2 SSDs (such as Samsung 990PRO 4 TB) and configured as RAID 0 via macOS Disk Utility, it achieves read/write speeds of up to 3224 MB/s. In single-disk operation, read speeds can reach 1608 MB/s. Fully compatible with Thunderbolt 3/4/5 and USB4/3.2/3.1/3.0 protocols, the D4 SSD offers exceptional cross-platform compatibility.

AMD at its 2025 Advancing AI event name-dropped its two next generations of EPYC server processors to succeed the current EPYC "Turin" powered by Zen 5 microarchitecture. 2026 will see AMD debut the Zen 6 microarchitecture, and its main workhorse for the server segment will be EPYC "Venice." This processor will likely see a generational increase in CPU core counts, increased IPC from the full-sized Zen 6 cores, support for newer ISA, and an updated I/O package. AMD is looking to pack "Venice" with up to 256 CPU cores per package.

AMD is looking to increase the CPU core count per CCD (CPU complex die) with "Zen 6." The company plans to build these CCDs on the 2 nm TSMC N2 process node. The sIOD (server I/O die) of "Venice" implements PCI-Express Gen 6 for a generational doubling in bandwidth to GPUs, SSDs, and NICs. AMD is also claiming memory bandwidth as high as 1.6 TB/s. There are a couple of ways they can go about achieving this, either by increasing the memory clock speeds, or giving the processor a 16-channel DDR5 memory interface, up from the current 12-channel DDR5. The company could also add support for multichannel DIMM standards, such as MR-DIMM and MCR-DIMMs. All said and done, AMD is claiming a 70% increase in multithreaded performance over the current EPYC "Turin," which we assume is comparing the highest performing part to its next-gen successor.

MSI IPC is proud to unveil the MS-CF23, a high-performance Mini-ITX motherboard designed for mainstream embedded and industrial applications. Powered by the latest 15th Gen Intel Arrow Lake-S Core Ultra 9/7/5 Series processors and integrated with the Intel H810 chipset, the MS-CF23 delivers exceptional processing power, enhanced connectivity, and maximum flexibility in a compact size.

Notably, the Arrow Lake Core Ultra processors are Intel's first to include an integrated Neural Processing Unit (NPU), bringing dedicated AI acceleration directly on the chip for smarter and faster edge computing. Engineered to meet diverse application needs such as digital signage, automation, and edge computing, the MS-CF23 offers rich I/O, scalable memory support, and advanced display capabilities, all with robust reliability and simple integration. Ideal for applications such as automation, digital signage, and edge computing, the MS-CF23 is packed with features to support robust computing and connectivity.

We are thrilled to announce a landmark pricing strategy for our Gen 5 x16 4x M.2 NVMe AIC series, making cutting-edge performance more accessible than ever. Now available for USD$999 and $899 respectively, the Rocket 7604A RAID AIC and Rocket 1604A Switch AIC represent an exceptional value by doubling the performance capabilities of conventional 4-port NVMe solutions with over 50 GB/s+ of real-world transfer speed.

This significant pricing offer reflects our commitment to accelerating market adoption of today's leading SSD media and enabling a wider range of industrial and high-performance computing applications to leverage the full power of Gen 5 NVMe storage technology.

Kioxia announced its medium to long-term growth strategy and as a part of its growth strategy, the company is betting on advanced SSD technology to capture more market share. The company's most ambitious project is a breakthrough SSD that combines their XL-FLASH memory with a brand-new controller design. "We're taking our ultra-fast XL-Flash memory chips, which use single-level cells, and pairing them with a completely new controller," a company representative explained. "This combination should give us unprecedented performance for small-scale data operations. We're targeting over 10 million IOPS, and we plan to have samples ready by the second half of 2026." The company is also working closely with major GPU manufacturers to optimize performance for AI and graphics-intensive applications.

Meanwhile, Kioxia is rolling out its current generation of SSDs built on 8th generation BiCS FLASH technology. The CM9 series targets AI systems that need both blazing speed and rock-solid reliability to get the most out of expensive GPU hardware. On the other end, the LC9 series focuses on massive storage capacity, hitting 122 terabytes per drive for applications like large-scale databases that power AI inference systems.

xMEMS Labs, Inc., the pioneer of monolithic MEMS-based solutions, today announced the expansion of its revolutionary µCooling fan-on-a-chip platform into AI data centers, bringing the industry's first in-module active thermal management solution to high-performance optical transceivers. Originally developed for compact mobile devices, xMEMS µCooling now provides targeted, hyper-localized active cooling for dense, thermally-challenged environments inside 400G, 800G, and 1.6T optical transceivers—a critical yet underserved category in next-gen AI infrastructure.

Unlike conventional cooling approaches that target high-power (kilowatt) processors and GPUs, µCooling focuses on smaller, thermally stressed components that large-scale cooling systems can't reach, such as optical transceiver DSPs, that operate at 18 W TDP or higher. These components introduce thermal challenges and increasingly limit transceiver performance and reliability as data rates scale.

TrendForce's latest investigations reveal that continued AI investments by major North American CSPs are expected to drive a significant increase in enterprise SSD demand in the third quarter of 2025. The enterprise SSD market is likely to shift toward undersupply with finished product inventory levels remaining low, supporting a potential price increase of up to 10% QoQ.

TrendForce notes that earlier this year, suppliers adopted a conservative production strategy as they gradually brought the NAND Flash market back into supply-demand balance. However, the introduction of new U.S. reciprocal tariff policies in early April disrupted the market's momentum in Q2 and introduced volatility into price trends. Although some PC manufacturers accelerated shipments in Q2, it failed to substantially boost overall demand for NAND Flash products. Meanwhile, persistent weakness in the retail market has prompted suppliers to tighten capacity controls even further.

SK hynix presented its leading memory solutions optimized for AI servers and AI PCs at Dell Technologies World (DTW) 2025 in Las Vegas from May 19-22. Hosted by Dell Technologies, DTW is an annual conference which introduces future technology trends. In line with DTW 2025's theme of "Accelerate from Ideas to Innovation," a wide range of products and technologies aimed at driving AI innovation was showcased at the event.

Based on its close partnership with Dell, SK hynix has participated in the event every year to reinforce its leadership in AI. This year, the company organized its booth into six sections: HBM, CMM (CXL Memory Module)-DDR5, server DRAM, PC DRAM, eSSDs, and cSSDs. Featuring products with strong competitiveness across all areas of DRAM and NAND flash for the AI server, storage and PC markets, the booth garnered strong attention from visitors.

In addition to the new high-end DDR5 memory kits, like the Viper Xtreme 5 CKD or the Xtreme 5 - 40th Anniversary Limited Edition, Patriot Memory also showcased a couple of new SSDs at the Computex 2025 show in Taipei, including the new Viper Gaming PV593, PV563 DRAM-less PCIe Gen 5 SSD, and the future PV573.

The stars of the showcase were the new Viper Gaming PV593 and the PV563 DRAM-less PCIe Gen 5 SSD, with the PV563 being one of the first DRAM-less PCIe Gen 5 x4 SSDs and probably the world's first DRAM-less SSD that reaches read performance of up to 14,000 MB/s. According to Patriot, the PV563 reaches sequential performance of up to 14,000/11,500 MB/s. The Patriot PV563 will be available in capacities of 1 TB, 2 TB, and 4 TB and uses Maxiotek's MAP1806 controller. With such performance, and fact that it lacks DRAM cache, could make it one of the fastest yet affordable SSDs on the market when it launches. The Patriot PV593 is a higher-end version with DRAM cache. It uses a 6 nm SMI SM2508 controller, and will also be available in 1 TB, 2 TB, and 4 TB versions. It has the same sequential read performance of up to 14,000 MB/s, but much higher write performance of up to 13,000 MB/s. The random 4K read performance is at up to 2,000K IOPS. Patriot also plans to release the PV573 SSD that should fit between these two versions in terms of performance, but the company was still not ready to share further details.

Kioxia at the 2025 Computex showcased its next-generation Exceria PRO G2 M.2 NVMe SSD for PC enthusiasts. The drive is under development, and leverages PCI-Express Gen 5. What's most interesting is the first-party claim that the drive offers sequential speeds of over 14 GB/s, which would make this contemporary against high-end Gen 5 SSDs in the market, but with the brand trust and market reach of Kioxia. The drive comes in 1 TB, 2 TB, and 4 TB capacities. Also shown in its booth were the enterprise CM9 drives in U.2 NVMe Gen 5 x4 and E3.S form-factors. Winding things up is an Exceria Gen 4 NVMe SSD with sequential speeds of 6.2 GB/s, with a heatsink, meant for PlayStation 5.

This year at Computex, Apacer was showing off several new DDR5 memory modules and storage products. First up is its NOX RGB DDR5 CUDIMM which delivers a base speed of 8000 MT/s, but according to the company, can be overclocked to 9000 MT/s and there's also a non RGB version. Next up we have the Shield RGB DDR5 modules, which appears to want to take on Corsair's Dominator modules, at least design vise and these are also available without RGB. There was no mention of any speeds for these modules and as they'll only be available later this year, there's no information on the Apacer website either. Finally, Apacer has entered into a partnership with ASUS to produce TUF co-branded memory and was showing off the new NOX TUF RGB DDR5 modules. The already available non RGB version is available in speeds from 5200 MT/s to 6800 MT/s.

On the storage side, Apacer had a new external USB4 Gen 3x2—otherwise known as 40 Gbps—SSD, which is based on the Phison U21 controller. The AS741 as the drive is called, will be available in sizes from 1 TB to 4 TB and it should offer sequential read speeds of up to 4000 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 3600 MB/s. It also has an integrated cable/handle, which is the blue part in the picture, but we're not sure how it really is intended to work. Apacer also had a new PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 NVMe SSD that goes under the name of AS2280F4U, which is based on Silicon Motion SM2508 controller and it should offer read speeds of up to 14000 MB/s and write speeds of 13000 MB/s. It will come in sizes between 1 TB and 4 TB and the heatsink has a rather tiny fan built into it. Both of the SSDs will be available later this year.

darkFlash offers a variety of keyboards and mice designed for gaming and office use, featuring mechanical switches, wireless connectivity, and customizable options. The PXD98 mechanical keyboard is based on the best-selling GD series, featuring a small display that can show custom animations, wireless connectivity, and sound-dampening foam. The EZ68 is a compact 65% magnetic switch gaming keyboard with fully adjustable actuation points, an 8000 Hz polling rate, and RGB backlighting.

darkFlash showcased the DFM80 Series, an ultra-light gaming mouse weighing just 48 g, equipped with the PAW3395 optical sensor supporting up to 26,000 DPI. The Flow 3 vertical mouse, designed for creatives looking for more ergonomic options, was also on display in a wide range of colors.

Realtek appears to have decided that it still wants a slice of the SSD controller market and showed off two new products at Computex. The first, is a DRAM-less PCIe 5.0 NVMe controller that the company says will offer random read/write speeds of up to 10,000 MB/s, which it also delivers according to a CrystalDiskMark 8.0.4 screenshot that the company shared at the show. The RTS5781 as the controller is known as, is a typical 4-channel controller that supports ONFi 5.1 and Toggle 5.1 3D TLC/QLC NAND with I/O speeds of up to 3600 MT/s. It also supports advanced power saving features and common encryption protocols such as TCG OPAL 2.0 and AES 256. Random performance is on par with your typical DRAM-less SSD controller. The RTS5781 was originally revealed last year on a roadmap, but only announced now.

Next up is the RM1220, which is comparable to Silicon Motion's SM2322 in that it's a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20 Gbps controller that doesn't require any bridge chip for better or worse. Realtek claims the same 2,100/2,000 MB/s read and write performance as Silicon Motion and thus better performance than Phison's PS2251-18/U18 controller. However, Realtek has a couple of tricks up its sleeve to make the RM1220 stand out from the crowd, the first being an integrated addressable RGB controller for "gaming" SSDs and the other being integrated fingerprint reader support, where just the physical reader is needed, for companies that want to add some security features to their external SSDs.

ADATA XPG brought many of its latest memory, storage, and gaming PC hardware to Computex 2025. We begin our tour with the SE940, a delightful compact USB4 portable SSD. The drive features a USB4-native Silicon Motion SM2324 controller that takes advantage of 40 Gbps USB4 interface to offer 4 GB/s maximum sequential reads, and 4 GB/s max sequential writes. The drive supports UASP, and comes in capacities of 1 TB, 2 TB, and 4 TB, along with tested support for Windows, Android, macOS, and PlayStation 5.

Next up, are the company's XPG Mars 980 line of flagship M.2 NVMe SSDs. The drives take advantage of PCIe Gen 5 x4 host interface, and are powered by 6 nm Silicon Motion SM2508 controllers. The 4 TB variant offers up to 14 GB/s maximum sequential reads, with up to 13 GB/s maximum sequential writes, 2 million IOPS 4K random reads, up to 1.65 million IOPS 4K random writes; and endurance of 2,960 TBW. There are three variants of the Mars 980 based on cooling. The Mars 980 Blade is a bare drive, and only has a heat-spreading sticker. The Mars 980 Storm is the top variant, with a self-contained liquid cooling solution. The Mars 980 Pro comes with an air-cooler.

PNY at the 2025 Computex showcased its XLR8 GeForce RTX 50-series "Blackwell" graphics card lineup spanning everything from the flagship RTX 5090, down to the "game changing" GeForce RTX 5060, which just hit the shelves earlier this week. We begin our tour with the PNY EX series gaming flash memory meant for handheld gaming consoles. These MicroSD Express cards implement the SD Express standard that's based on NVMe, with a PCIe Gen 3 x1 connection at the physical layer. You get sequential read speeds of up to 890 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 750 MB/s, both of which exceed the performance of SATA SSDs, making them fit for most game storage scenarios. The card comes win 128 GB and 256 GB sizes.

Lexar at the 2025 Computex showed off its two flagship SSDs. Starting things off is the NM1090, the company's top-of-the-line drive with a 6 nm controller, and 3D Xtracking NAND flash memory that offers up to 14 GB/s sequential reads, with up to 13 GB/s sequential writes, and up to 2.1 million IOPS 4K random access speeds. We have an NM1090 review sample back home, and will review it soon. Next up, is the company's previous flagship, which can now be had for attractive prices, the NM990. This drive offers up to 14 GB/s sequential reads, but slightly lower writes speeds, of up to 11 GB/s.

At Essencore's Computex 2025 booth, we saw the company's latest M.2 Gen 5 NVMe SSDs, and LPCAMM2 memory modules. We begin our coverage with the Genuine E540, a mid-range Gen 5 NVMe SSD that is powered by a MaxioTech MAP1806A controller. This drive is DRAMless, and offers performance in the 12-10 GB/s class. Moving things up a notch is the E550, a Gen 5 SSD powered by a premium Silicon Motion SM2508 controller with DRAM cache. This drive comes in capacities ranging from 1 TB to 4 TB, with sequential read speeds of 14 GB/s, and depending on the variant, write speeds of up to 12.5 GB/s for the top variant, and up to 11 GB/s for the 1 TB variant. Lastly, the company showed us their LPCAMM2 memory modules targeting ultrathin notebooks. These modules feature LPDDR5X-8533 speeds, and come in capacities of 16 GB, 32 GB, and 64 GB.

Patriot Memory, a global leader in high-performance memory, storage, and gaming-grade hardware, returns to COMPUTEX 2025 with a powerful lineup of next-generation innovations. The company will unveil record-breaking DRAM speeds and the world's first DRAM-less PCIe Gen 5 SSD, alongside intelligent storage accessories designed for today's mobile lifestyles. In parallel, ACPI, Patriot's industrial brand, will debut robust enterprise and edge AI solutions—further reinforcing Patriot's leadership in performance and reliability across global markets.

Viper Xtreme 5 CKD RGB & Non-RGB High-Performance DRAM
The Viper Xtreme 5 CKD RGB and Non-RGB modules deliver ultra-high data rates of up to 9600 MT/s. Featuring an integrated Client Clock Driver (CKD) for independent signal timing, these modules maintain exceptional stability during extreme overclocking—without relying on the CPU's internal clock. It's a breakthrough solution designed for hardcore performance enthusiasts and overclockers.

Ahead of next week's Computex 2025 show, Taiwanese hardware manufacturer addlink is teasing some of its upcoming products. We've learned that they plan to release new PCIe Gen 5 x4 NVMe 2.0 SSDs. The addlink G57 (without heatsink) and G57H (with heatsink) M.2 2280 models are presented as capable of delivering speeds of 14,000 MB/s for both read and write operations, thanks to a new 6 nm PCIe Gen 5 controller. The series consists of 1 TB, 2 TB, and 4 TB models, and we can speculate that the advertised 14,000 MB/s speeds will likely be available only on the 4 TB variant (following the current trend with other manufacturers). These devices use 3D NAND Flash memory and LPDDR4 (for DRAM cache), featuring LDPC ECC, SLC Cache, SMART and TRIM support, and thermal control. The products will be backed by a 5-year limited warranty. Beyond these details, we'll have to wait a few more days for TechPowerUp team to visit addlink's booth at Computex for more technical information.

addlink will also showcase at Computex 2025, alongside the aforementioned products, a wide range of storage and memory devices including various SSDs, USB drives, and DDR5 memory modules with speeds up to 8,400 MB/s (CUDIMM) and 6,400 MB/s (UDIMM). Those who can't wait until Computex can explore these products on addlink's virtual showcase. We're seeing a welcome trend with the latest and upcoming PCIe Gen 5 NAND Flash storage devices for consumers in terms of performance levels, with the bar being raised to 14,000 MB/s or even higher. Just today, Sandisk launched its highly anticipated WD_BLACK SN8100 NVMe internal SSD, capable of delivering speeds up to 14,900 MB/s and capacities up to 8 TB. Earlier this week, Kingston released the FURY Renegade G5 with speeds up to 14,800/14,000 MB/s read/write and over 2 million IOPS.