# 500-in-1 CD's GE's Next-Gen 500GB Data Disc is a Huge Tech Breakthrough By Nika Kubiak | Published 2009-04-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dvd-discs-breakthroughs-ges-4000-more-information-then-a-human-brein-retain References: [gereports](http://www.gereports.com/ge-unveils-holographic-disc-breakthrough/) Every year we are witnessing multiple technological breakthroughs that make information so much more accessible. [GE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-cardiovascular-ultrasound-system)’s innovation in storing data has world-changing potential and in many ways guarantees a massive new wave of improvement to human lives. Scientists at GE created storing data of 500GB onto a single [DVD-sized disc](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cd-box-rs2-tube)! To make it more visual, that’s [500 CDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinyl-cover) on one disc, or 4000 x more information than a human brain retains in life time! This innovation is in the laboratory phase. “This is significant. Just imagine being able to put all this Information on a disc,” said Brian Lawrence, the manager of GE’s holographic project. In the video above he explains how his team designed the system. Check it out. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Massive Data Storage:** GE's breakthrough in storing 500GB of data on a single disc opens up opportunities for massive data storage capabilities. - **Information Accessibility:** The innovation from GE guarantees a new wave of improvement in making information more accessible to people. - **Holographic Technology:** GE's holographic project showcases the potential for holographic technology in data storage and retrieval. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Data Storage:** The breakthrough in storing 500GB of data on a single disc presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the data storage industry. - **Information Technology:** The potential for improved accessibility and storage of data opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the information technology industry. - **Optical Disc Manufacturing:** The development of a DVD-sized disc capable of holding 500 CDs worth of information creates opportunities for disruption in the optical disc manufacturing industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra High-Capacity Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosaic-3.md) - [Five-Disc CD Changers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fivedisc-cd-changer.md) - [Ultra High-Capacity Storage Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4tb-uhs.md) - [High-Speed Efficient SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pm9e1-gen-5-ssd.md) - [Record-Breaking Optical Fibers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highspeed-optical-fiber.md) - [Advanced AI-Enhanced Storage Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storage-solutions1.md) - [Colossal Holographic Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colossal-holographic-display.md) - [High-Capacity Industrial Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wd-red-pro-g-drive.md) - [Ultra High-Capacity SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kingston-dc3000me.md)