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Proxmox launches Canadian arm with 24/7 enterprise support
Virtualisation

Proxmox launches Canadian arm with 24/7 enterprise support

North American customers will get round-the-clock vendor support as Proxmox opens a Kingston subsidiary and extends premium cover from October 19.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Kingston adds faster memory, USB security & SSD capacity
Data Protection

Kingston adds faster memory, USB security & SSD capacity

Data centre operators gain a 30.72TB option as Kingston adds faster DDR5 memory and encrypted USB storage for security-focused users.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
Kingston launches 30.72TB DC3000ME SSD for data centres
Storage

Kingston launches 30.72TB DC3000ME SSD for data centres

Data centre operators can pack more storage into limited rack space as Kingston adds a 30.72TB model to its DC3000ME SSD line.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2026
Kingston expands industrial memory & SSD range in APAC
Storage

Kingston expands industrial memory & SSD range in APAC

Longer product lifecycles and steadier supply are becoming crucial as APAC manufacturers and integrators add computing to industrial systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
Ten essential tips for buying reliable server memory
Virtualisation

Ten essential tips for buying reliable server memory

Choosing the right server memory means balancing type, capacity, speed and reliability to match workloads and future growth.

By Iwona Zalewska • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Kingston gains FIPS 140-3 Level 3 for IronKey USBs
Storage

Kingston gains FIPS 140-3 Level 3 for IronKey USBs

Kingston wins FIPS 140-3 Level 3 for its IronKey Keypad 200 USBs, making it the first supplier with three drives at this stringent standard.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Kingston leads global SSD channel with 36% market share
Storage

Kingston leads global SSD channel with 36% market share

Kingston Technology leads the global SSD channel with a 36% market share in 2024, surpassing its nearest rival's 13%, despite a 14% market decline.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Kingston tops global DRAM market with USD $13.3 billion revenue
Analyst report

Kingston tops global DRAM market with USD $13.3 billion revenue

Kingston Technology leads the global DRAM market in 2024 with USD $13.3 billion revenue, holding a 66% share for the 22nd consecutive year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Kingston unveils refreshed XS Series SSDs for pros & users
Storage

Kingston unveils refreshed XS Series SSDs for pros & users

Kingston launches refreshed XS Series external SSDs, offering up to 4TB storage and 2,000MB/s speeds for pros and portable options for everyday users.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Jun 2025
Kingston unveils memory & storage for future AI advances
Gaming

Kingston unveils memory & storage for future AI advances

Kingston Technology unveils new memory and storage products at COMPUTEX 2025, targeting AI, gaming, enterprise, and aerospace sectors with high-performance solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Kingston retains top spot in DRAM market for 21st year
Data Science

Kingston retains top spot in DRAM market for 21st year

Kingston Technology has secured its position as the leading third-party DRAM module supplier for 2023, boasting a market share of 68.8% despite industry challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
Hands-on Review: Kingston XS1000R 2TB external SSD
SSD Storage

Hands-on Review: Kingston XS1000R 2TB external SSD

Kingston unveils its award-winning XS1000R 2TB external SSD, boasting speeds of up to 1050MB/s, ideal for on-the-go data transfer.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Kingston unveils NV3 SSD with speeds up to 6,000MB per second
Gaming

Kingston unveils NV3 SSD with speeds up to 6,000MB per second

Kingston Technology launches the NV3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, boasting read/write speeds up to 6,000/5,000MB/s and capacities from 500GB to 4TB, aimed at creators and gamers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024
Kingston unveils new red XS1000 SSD compatible with iPhone 15
Microsoft Windows

Kingston unveils new red XS1000 SSD compatible with iPhone 15

Kingston Technology expands its SSD lineup with the XS1000 red, designed for iPhone 15 compatibility and portable storage, joining the all-black and silver variants.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Kingston Digital launches high-performance DC2000B M.2 SSD
DataCentre infrastructure

Kingston Digital launches high-performance DC2000B M.2 SSD

Kingston Digital unveils the DC2000B, an M.2 SSD with Gen 4x4 PCIe interface and 112-layer 3D TLC NAND, optimised for high-volume servers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024

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Ocean raises GBP £28 million to fight AI email fraud
Data Protection

Ocean raises GBP £28 million to fight AI email fraud

AI-written phishing is forcing security teams to rethink email defences as Ocean claims its system already scans more than one billion messages a month.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd May 2026
Kingston unveils cable-free SSD for seamless cross-device storage
Storage

Kingston unveils cable-free SSD for seamless cross-device storage

Kingston launches its Dual Portable SSD, a cable-free storage solution compatible with USB Type-A and USB-C devices, offering up to 2TB capacity and fast transfer speeds.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Green chemistry tech catalyst opens in Kingston, ON
Clean technologies

Green chemistry tech catalyst opens in Kingston, ON

Kingston has opened the RXN HUB, a CAD $3M green chemistry centre aimed at accelerating sustainable technology from research to commercial scale.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025