The Future of Data Storage

Over the last half century, data storage has changed dramatically in several key ways. Raw storage capacities have doubled every few years, and modern hard drives can hold an amount of data that would be unimaginable for a computer user in the 1970s. New storage devices are incredibly accurate, and they rely on precise mechanical and digital components that operate on an extremely small scale.

However, modern computers also need to process, store and access more data than older systems, and each year, major media manufacturers introduce more innovations that push the current limits of storage technology. This infographic shows the projected future of the data storage industry, including a look at how computer users will utilize different types of storage devices and technologies for personal computing, professional applications and more.

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New innovations could radically alter the landscape of digital storage, but most computer scientists agree that storage methods outlined above will play a significant role in the continued growth of the computing industry.

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