Just when you thought the format wars between HD-DVD and Blue Ray were about to take full shape, here comes one format that might end the whole battle. Mempile Inc released information today (March 27, 2007), that "it has proven its TeraDisc technology" will be "capable of storing up to one TeraByte (TB) of data" or the equivalent of "250 hours of HD programming on a single, cost-effective DVD-size Optical Disc.
The demonstration that took place amazed attendees by Mempile's breakthrough “capability of recording at least 500GB of data on what appears to be a simple plastic transparent disc." No word yet on when this product is expected to be released, however, it was announced that Mempile has road mapped to "compete with blue-laser technology in the year 2010."
Massive Mobile Memory
The One TeraByte Optical Disc
Trend Themes
1. High-capacity Optical Discs - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new storage solutions for high-capacity data that can be stored on cost-effective DVD-sized optical discs.
2. Format Wars Resolution - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a unified format that can end the battle between different high-definition disc formats.
3. Advancements in Data Storage - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new technologies and techniques to achieve higher data storage capacities on common storage mediums.
Industry Implications
1. Technology Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Manufacture cost-effective high-capacity optical discs for data storage.
2. Media and Entertainment - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new distribution channels and business models for delivering 250 hours of HD programming on a single disc.
3. Digital Storage Solutions - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative data storage solutions that can compete with the emerging blue-laser technology in the year 2010.