USB Flash Drives - Global Strategic Business Report 2015 USB flash drives are compact in size and are diametrically opposite in their ability to store large volumes of data. Features such as convenience, portability, widespread compatibility, and ease of use make USB flash drives one of the most preferred devices for data storage and transfer. Given the increasing levels of information mobility demanded by modern end-users, global enterprises today require flexible and secure enterprise mobility solutions. The pressure on portability is pushing the evolution of storage devices, making innovations in this space revolutionary rather than evolutionary. From storage in desk bound, desktop PCs, to the portable yet limited in capacity floppy drives, to Zip drives, to CDs, the unrelenting demands on portability of large files and data mandated by robust mobile computing solutions, is creating lucrative opportunities for new generation, smaller, compact, intelligent, rugged, flexible and versatile storage solutions such as USB flash drives.
Rapid penetration of the USB 3.0 standard driven by its capability to provide data transfer rates of 1.25 Gbps to a maximum of 5Gbps, which is more than 10 times faster than the 480Mbps speed of USB 2.0, represents the most important growth driver. Future growth in the market will be driven by the USB 3.1 standard. The new standard features SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps transfer rates and uses more efficient data encoding and delivers highly effective data through-put performance than USB 3.0 over fully backward compatible USB cable and connectors. Increasing emphasis of enterprises on information security and confidentiality is also driving demand for secure USB flash drives. In addition, rapid proliferation of Android-based smartphones, tablets, and other portable OTG (On-the-Go) devices that have standard micro-USB port as a key feature are also lending traction to the USB flash drives market. Another key factor driving growth in the market is the significant increase in USB flash drive memory capacities, which have reached 128GB-256GB.
As stated by the new market research report on USB Flash Drives, Europe represents the largest regional market worldwide. Asia-Pacific ranks as the fastest growing market with a CAGR of 8.2% over the analysis period. Steadily growing economies, surging demand for computing devices, rapid proliferation of smartphones and tablets, and increasing adoption of storage devices for storing, transferring, and sharing content, particularly in China and India, represent key growth drivers in the region.
Key players covered in the report include ADATA Technology Co. Ltd., Buffalo Technology (UK) Ltd., Corsair Components, Inc., Edge Tech Corporation, Hewlett-Packard, Imation Corp., Kingston Technology Company Inc., Micron Consumer Products Group Inc., Patriot Memory, PNY Technologies Inc., SanDisk Corporation, Sony Corporation, SPYRUS Inc., Transcend Information Inc., and Verbatim Americas LLC, among others.
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Title Index:
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
A Prelude
Digital Data Explosion Throws the Focus on Storage
What Contributes to the Data Overload?
Why Data Storage is an Indispensable IT Need?
USB Flash Drives Usher in an Era of Smart Storage
USB Flash Drives Gear Up for Upward Growth
2. COMPETITION
Select USB Flash Drive Brands of Leading Players: Brief Description of Company, Product/Brand, Specification, Memory Capacity and Features
SanDisk: The Global Leader in USB Flash Drives
Strong Product Portfolio Catapults Kingston to a Leading Position
Competition: Noteworthy Trends
What Does it Take to Survive in the Marketplace?
Innovation is the Name of the Game
USB Flash Drives Market to Witness Consolidation Trend
USB Flash Drive Prices Continue to Decline
3. MARKET TRENDS, ISSUES & DRIVERS
USB Flash Drive Advancements: Spearheading Growth
USB 31: Technology of the Future
USB 3.1 Type C Connector: The Next Generation USB Connector
Superior Performance Benefits Compel Device Manufacturers to Take Note of USB 3.0
USB 3.0 Vs. USB 2.0: A Comparative Analysis
USB 3.0 Vs. USB 2.0: Comparison of Data Transfer Rates by File Size
Comparative Analysis of Currently Available USB 3.0 Flash Drives: Brand, Company and Key Features
Advanced Interfaces Spur Wider Market Proliferation of USB 3.0
Rising Sales of USB 3.0 High-Bandwidth Storage Devices Drive Market Growth
MA (Media Agnostic) USB
Micro USB 3.0
ReRAM: An Evolving Technology
Memory Capacity Enhancements: The Saga Continues
Functionality and Design Innovations: Key Factors Underpinning Market Growth
Novel Flash Drives Launched in Recent Years: Brand, Company and Key Features
Culbuto USB Key
USB 3.0 DataGuardian
Foxlink PQI's U601L Flash Drive
Gmobi iStick
Pico Motile
Cardboard USBs
NAND Flash USB Drives Gain Prominence
3D NAND Flash Technology: A Major Breakthrough
BiCS (Bit-Cost Scalable) 3D NAND Technology
Sharing Data-On-the-Go: A Potential Technology in the Waiting
Increasing Adoption as a Sales Promotion Tool: A Strong Growth Driver
Memory Sticks Gain Rapid Acceptance in the Promotional Industry
Customized USB Flash Drives Rise in Popularity
Demand Increases for Engraved or Printed USB Flash Drives
PCs with USB Ports as a Standard Feature Benefit Market Expansion
Demand for Secure USB Flash Drives to Surge
Select USBs Flash Drives for Data Security: Name, Company, and Key Features
Developing Countries Continue to Offer Significant Growth Opportunities
China: The Global Epicenter of Production
India: A Potential Laden Market
Credit Card USB Flash Drives Fast Gaining Popularity
e-Marketing Channels Emerge Into a Major Retailing Avenue
Increasing Integration of USB Technology in Mobile Phones Strengthens Market Prospects
Strong Smartphone Sales: A Major Opportunity Indicator for USB 3.0
Tablets: Brand, Company and Key Features
micro-USB Flash Drives in Android Devices Drives Market Growth
USB Thumb Drives: How Safe?
Will Cloud Services Pose Threat to USB Interface Technologies?
High Costs of Cloud-Based Storage Favors USB interface Technologies
dataSTICKIES: An Emerging Challenge?
4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
What is a Flash Drive?
USB Flash Drives: A Definition
Features & Benefits
Disadvantages
Issues with Data Fragmentation
Quality Control Issues
Components of a USB Flash Drive
Antidotes to Data Security Issues Confronted by USB Flash Drives
Password Protection
Securing USB Drives Through Data Encryption
Biometric Fingerprinting
Data Locking
Functionalities of a USB Flash Drive
Data Storage & Security
User Security and Authentication
File Protection
Intellectual Property (IP) Security
Data Transport
Application Carriers
System Administration
Substitute System Software
Mobile Office and Specialized Application Software
USB Flash Drives: An Evolutionary Scan
First Commercial USB Flash Drives
Second-Generation USB Flash Drives
A Peek into the Enabling Technology Architecture
Flash Memory
USB Flash Drives Vis-a-Vis Traditional Storage Devices
USB Flash Drives Vs. Floppy Disk
USB Flash Drives Vs. Optical Storage Medium
USB Flash Drives Vs. Zip Drive and Tape Storage
USB Flash Drives Vs. Compact Disk
USB Flash Drives Vs. Flash Memory Cards
USB Flash Drives Vs. External Hard Disks
5. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS
Ultra® Dual USB Drive 3.0 for AndroidT Smartphones and
Tablets by SanDisk
Kingston Unveils FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Encrypted USB Flash Drive
Transcend Introduces JetFlash 880 OTG Flash Drive
Lexar Launches Wide Range of Performance Enhancements
Lexar Releases M10 Secure USB3 Flash Drive
Silicon Power Releases New Thumb Drive
Super Talent Launches USB 3.0 DataGuardian
Super Talent Releases New Micro-USB Interface Storage Device
Foxlink Launches U605L Flash Drive
Foxlink Launches U602L Mini Flash Drive
Foxlink Introduces Fashionable and Lightweight Flash Drives
LaCie Releases Innovative USB Key
SanDisk Launches Ultra FitT USB 3.0 Flash Drive
SanDisk Unveils Next-Generation Embedded Flash Drive
SanDisk Launches New Flash Drive for iPhone and iPad
Hyper Releases iPhone/iPad Compatible Flash Drive
Imation Introduces New 2-in-1 Micro USB Flash Drive
Corsair Launches New Line of USB Flash Drives
Kingston Releases Dual Interface USB
SanDisk Launches New Range of High-End Flash Drives
Hyperstone Launches Industrial USB Flash Storage Controller
PNY Releases HP v239g USB Flash Drive
ADATA Unveils UV130 USB Flash Drive
PNY Releases New Range of USB Flash Drives
HyperX Introduces entry-level USB Flash Drive
Apacer Launches AH334 "Galaxy Express" USB 2.0 Flash Drive
PNY Rolls Out X720w and X750w
MaStar Introduces USB 2.0 Flash Drive Classic C05
Sp/Silicon Power Rolls Out Mobile X31
Sp/Silicon Power Rolls Out USB 2.0 Touch T50 & USB 3.0 Jewel J50
PNY Rolls Out Duo-Link OU2
ADATA Introduces UC330
SanDisk Rolls Out Cruzer U
Kingston Technology Launches 1TB DataTraveler HyperX Predator Flash Drive
Sony Introduces New USM-W USB Flash Drive
Transcend Launches New Range of High Capacity Flash Drives
Sony Releases New Dual USB Flash Drive
Strontium Introduces Por
Table and Compact Flash Drives
Transcend Launches New Series of Compact USB Flash Drives
Sony Unveils Enhanced Dual Connector Flash Drive
SanDisk Introduces Cruzer Orbit USB Flash Drive
PNY Technologies Introduces USB Pen Drive
Silicon Power Computer & Communications Launches New USB Flash Drive
Apacer Technology Introduces AH450 Flash Drive
Silicon Power Computer & Communications Introduces New USB Flash Drives
ADATA Technology Introduces DashDrive Elite UE700 USB Flash Drive
Mimoco Introduces New ELVIST X MIMOBOT® USB Flash Drive Series
Kingston Launches DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 Generation 3 Flash Drive
Lexar Launches New JumpDrive USB 3.0 Flash Drives
Etron Technology Unveils USB 3.0 EV26699
Silicon Power Introduces Jewel J10 USB Flash Drive
ADATA Technology Launches DashDrive UV150 USB Drive
Verbatim Introduces V3 Max Flash Drive
ShenZhen Unveils OTG USB Flash Drive
Mach Xtreme Technology Launches FX 256 GB Flash Drive
SanDisk Introduces Cruzer Force USB Flash Drive
Black River Imaging Launches Custom USB Drives and Folio Cases
V7 Launches New Range of Flash Drives and Memory Cards
IMATION Expands IronKeyT Secure USB Product Line
ZuzuDrive Expands USB Flash Drives Line
TonerBoss Expands Electronic Supplies Range
Strontium Introduces High-Capacity USB Drives
ADATA Launches DashDrive Choice UC500 and DashDrive Durable UD310
Mushkin Launches Ventura Ultra USB Flash Drive
Silicon Power Rolls Out Touch T03 USB Flash Drive
Memorex Launches New USB Drives in Fun Series
PNY Technologies Rolls Out HP v234r USB Flash Drive
Apacer Introduces AH353 Golden Wing USB 3.0 Flash Drive
Lexar Unveils Lexar JumpDrive M10 Secure USB 3.0 Flash Drive
Toshiba Electronics Europe Rolls Out Trans Memory-EX II Line of USB 3.0 Flash Memory Drives
Patriot Introduces New USB 3.0 Drives in Supersonic Family
Silicon Power Rolls Out USB 3.0 Jewel J05 and USB 2.0 Unique 510 Flash Drives
Mushkin Launches SandForce Controller-Based Ventura Ultra Flash Drive
Leef Technology Introduces Magnet 3.0 Memory Product
Mach Xtreme Technology Unveils LXT Series USB3.0 Flash Drives
SanDisk Launches New SanDisk Connect Wireless Flash and Media Drives
KINGMAX Launches PI-03 Mini Flash Drive
Leef Technology Introduces Leef BridgeT USB Flash Drive
Black River Launches Custom Engraved USB Flash Drives
AUDI Unveils Audi R8 V10 USB Stick
Integral Introduces Metal Fusion USB 3.0 Flash Drive
Super Talent Introduces Super Talent USB 3.0 Pico Flash Drive
OWC Unveils Envoy Pro EX Range of Flash-Based USB 3.0 Drives
Super Talent Launches Express RC4 USB 3.0 Flash Drives Range
PNY Technologies Launches HP v280w USB Flash Drive
Inspan Infotech Launches New Corsair Flash Voyager USB 3.0 Drives
Imation Introduces ACCESS 4.1 Software for Secure USB Drives
Imation Unveils Version 2.1 of Stealth Zone USB Drive
Imation Launches IronKeyT Workspace for Windows To Go
Imation Introduces IronKeyT Hardware-Encrypted Flash Drives
Kingston Introduces DataTraveler Locker+ G2 USB Flash Drive
Kingston Unveils Kingston DataTraveler Elite 3.0
Kingston Launches MobileLite G3 Por
Table USB Card Reader
Lexar Introduces Lexar® JumpDrive® S73 USB 3.0 Flash Drive
Lexar Launches JumpDrive Triton USB 3.0 Flash Drive
PNY Technologies® Launches AttachéRange of USB Flash Drives
Transcend Information Introduces Transcend USB 3.0 Hub
Transcend Information Launches JetFlash 360 USB Flash Drive
Transcend Information Introduces JetFlash 780 Flash Drive
Kingston Releases Fortune Dragon Drive
Verbatim Launches Micro USB Drive Plus and Store 'n' Go Micro USB Drive Ranges
PNY Technologies Launches Key AttachéSB Flash Drive
Moser Baer India Introduces Moser Baer Racer USB Flash Drive
Moser Baer India Introduces Moser Baer Zap USB Flash Drive
PNY Technologies Unveils Clip Attachérray of USB Flash Drives
Sony Launches USM-Q, USM-M and USM-P USB Flash Drives
Mimoco Launches MimoMicro USB Flash Drive
Mimoco Launches EinsteinT MIMOBOT Flash Drive Series
PNY Technologies Launches Hook AttachéSB Flash Drive
Sony Unveils Sony Micro Vault Mach Flash Drive
EMTEC Rolls Out Angry Birds Range of USB Flash Drives
Corsair® Launches Flash Voyager® Slider USB 3.0 Drives
VIA Labs Unveils VIA VL752-Series USB 3.0 Flash Drive Controllers
Victorinox India Rolls Out 1 TB USB Flash Drive with Inbuilt LCD
Silicon Power Computer & Communications Rolls Out New USB Flash Drives
PNY Technologies Unveils Mini M1 USB Flash Drive
Strontium Technology Launches JET USB Flash Drive
EMTEC Introduces 2nd Collection of Looney Tunes USB Flash Drive Series
Mimoco Rolls Out Bruce Lee X Mimobot USB Drives
PNY Technologies Unveils HP v275w USB Flash Drive
LaCie Launches RuggedKey USB 3 Keychain
Apple Introduces Apple Pan USB Flash Drive
SanDisk Corporation Unveils New High-Capacity USB Flash Drives
KINGMAX Introduces UI-05 Transparent USB Flash Drive
Transcend Launches 128GB Ultra Speed JetFlash 600 and USB 3.0 JetFlash 760
Integral Memory Releases The Simpsons Branded USB Flash Drives
PNY Launched Back-to-School USB Flash Drives
SanDisk Launches High-Performance Memory Card and Four New USB Flash Drives
Dane-Elec Unveils Pro Sport Line
MemoTrek Launches MetalKey USB Flash Drive
Strontium Technology Releases Pollex USB Flash Drives
Zana Design Unveils Apophis USB Flash Drive
LaCie Introduces PetiteKey USB Flash Drive
PNY Unveils USB Flash Drive Range
SanDisk Launches New Digital Storage Products
PNY Unveils Transformer AttachéSB Flash Drive
KINGMAX Introduces ED-07 USB Flash Drive
ADATA Unveils DashDrive UV110 USB Flash Drive
PNY Introduces Key AttachéSB Flash Drive
PNY Launches Lovely Attachéity USB Flash Drive Range
PNY Introduces Micro Attachéragon USB Flash Drive
Patriot Memory Unveils Supersonic Boost XT USB Flash Drive
LaCie Unveils Upgraded Version of USB 3.0 Flash Drive
ArkamiT Unveils New myIDkeyT USB Drive
6. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Kingston Selects New Partners in Vietnam
Metago Enters into Partnership with Leef Technology
Imation Inks Agreement with McAfee for Encrypted USB Device Business
Kingston to Collaborate with ClevX and ESET
Kingston and Microsoft Collaborate to Develop Windows- Compatible USB Flash Drive
7. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
ADATA Technology Co., Ltd. (Taiwan)
Buffalo Technology (UK), Ltd. (UK)
Corsair Components, Inc. (US)
Edge Tech Corporation (US)
Hewlett- Packard (US)
Imation Corp. (US)
IronKey (US)
Memorex Products, Inc. (US)
Kingston Technology Company, Inc. (US)
Micron Consumer Products Group, Inc. (US)
Patriot Memory (US)
PNY Technologies, Inc. (US)
SanDisk Corporation (US)
Sony Corporation (Japan)
SPYRUS, Inc. (US)
Transcend Information, Inc. (Taiwan)
Verbatim Americas, LLC (US)
8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 77 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries 87)
The United States (31)
Japan (4)
Europe (13)
- France (3)
- Germany (4)
- The United Kingdom (5)
- Rest of Europe (1)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (39)
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