Türkiye's 3D optical data storage technology is set to revolutionize the data storage sector, offering high-capacity, eco-friendly, and sustainable solutions.
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| The 3D optical storage breakthrough in Türkiye promises to meet the data demands of the future with sustainable, high-capacity solutions for global industries. Image: Collected |
Ankara — December 28, 2024:
Türkiye is making waves in the global data storage sector with the development of pioneering 3D optical data storage (3D-ODS) technology. Led by Professor Huriye Akdaş and her team at Yıldız Technical University (YTÜ), this innovation promises to reshape the data storage landscape with long-term, high-capacity, and sustainable solutions. The breakthrough comes at a crucial time, as global data volumes are predicted to reach 175 zettabytes by 2025, underscoring the urgent need for advanced storage technologies.
Unlike traditional 2D optical disks, 3D-ODS technology can store over 100 data layers on a single DVD-sized disc, allowing it to hold up to 1 petabyte (1,024 terabytes) of data. This leap in capacity could replace the need for over 2,500 hard drives, offering significant reductions in storage space and energy consumption. Moreover, the system's use of organic materials positions it as an environmentally friendly alternative, meeting the increasing demand for sustainable technology across industries.
Professor Akdaş’s breakthrough holds transformative potential for sectors such as healthcare, finance, space research, and big data analytics, offering high-density, reliable, and energy-efficient storage solutions. This innovation could fuel the creation of expansive data centers, attracting substantial investments, particularly in Türkiye, where telecom companies are at the forefront of this technological revolution.
Akdaş, a leading expert in molecular engineering and functional materials, believes that 3D-ODS technology has the potential to set new standards in optical data storage, cloud services, and big data management. If successfully commercialized, it could significantly reduce global data storage costs while enhancing capacity and efficiency.
This cutting-edge project marks a significant milestone for Türkiye in information technology, with the potential to not only transform national infrastructure but also leave a lasting impact on global data storage solutions.