Published 3/30/2009
by Erica Ogg
at CNET News - Business Tech
Western Digital on Monday announced it has acquired solid-state drive maker SiliconSystems for $65 million.
The purchase will provide the current market leader in 2.5-inch drives with a way into the growing SSD market. Based in Aliso Viejo, Calif., SiliconSystems was established in 2002, and makes SSD products for ...
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