Monthly Memory & Flash Market Watch

KIOXIA introduces EXCERIA BASIC M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 SSD series

• The series strengthens KIOXIA’s consumer SSD lineup by offering PCIe 4.0‑level performance at a highly accessible price point. With speeds up to 7.3 GB/s and capacities up to 2 TB, it provides a compelling upgrade path for users moving from SATA or older PCIe 3.0 drives. Its combination of speed, affordability, and reliability positions it as a strong contender in the mainstream SSD market.

SanDisk reported strong financial performance for Fiscal 1Q26

• The robust revenue growth across the firm’s multiple business segments, including Hyperscaler engagement and rapid adoption of BiCS8 NAND, brings outperforming expectations. With a positive revenue outlook for Q2 and strengthened financial position, SanDisk is entering FY26 with solid operational footing and clear growth catalysts.

SK hynix earned top-tier OCP S.A.F.E. evaluation for its SSD solution

• The evaluation was enabled by Keysight Technologies’ expertise in security testing, highlighting a pioneering industry partnership that strengthens SK hynix’s credibility in secure storage solutions.This recognition positions SK hynix as a trusted supplier in the global storage ecosystem, addressing growing supply chain risks and cybersecurity challenges driven by cloud adoption and AI workloads.