About Western Digital
Western Digital Corporation is a global data storage company that develops hard disk drives (HDDs), solid-state drives (SSDs), and NAND flash solutions. Founded in 1970, Western Digital is one of the world's largest storage technology companies.
Product Portfolio
Western Digital offers a comprehensive range of storage products under the WD, SanDisk, and G-Technology brands. Products include WD Gold and Ultrastar enterprise HDDs, WD Black gaming SSDs, WD Blue and Green consumer drives, SanDisk memory cards and USB drives, and SanDisk professional storage solutions for creative workflows.
Technology
Western Digital is a leader in both HDD and NAND flash technology. The company's Energy-Assisted Magnetic Recording (EAMR) and Two-Actuator technology push HDD capacity beyond 26TB. Western Digital's BiCS4, BiCS5, and BiCS6 3D NAND technologies power its SSDs and flash products. The company is a joint venture partner with Kioxia (formerly Toshiba Memory) for NAND flash manufacturing.
Market Presence
Western Digital serves cloud hyperscalers, enterprises, small businesses, creative professionals, and consumers in over 100 countries. The company is one of the two largest HDD manufacturers and a top player in NAND flash memory.
Financial Performance
Western Digital reported $12.8 billion in revenue for fiscal 2024. The company has a diverse revenue mix across HDD, SSD, and flash product lines.
Leadership
David Goeckeler has been CEO since 2020, leading Western Digital's strategy of separating its HDD and flash businesses into independent companies.