Platforms software layer
Open-API intelligent software layer; the company expects it to launch in 2027.
What it is
A software layer that sits on top of the drives and exposes open APIs for managing storage at very large scale. It is aimed at customers operating more than 200 petabytes.
Why it matters to the stock. Software that makes large fleets easier to run can help the company sell more drives into the largest data centers.
News
WD unveils High Bandwidth Drive, Dual Pivot actuator and power-optimized HDD roadmap
The same February 3 event added three next-generation drive designs to the roadmap.
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