Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Sandisk announced it has teamed up with Microsoft Corp. to deliver a next-generation software and hardware solution to place application programs and personal customization on USB flash drives and flash memory cards.
Under the terms of the agreement, Microsoft will develop a new software experience and SanDisk will develop new hardware capabilities, including the addition of TrustedFlash security technology. SanDisk will incorporate the combined software and hardware solution on removable flash memory cards and Cruzer USB flash drives.
The new offering will be designed so that users can carry their personal computing environment, including a customized and familiar user interface, applications and data, on a flash storage device such as a USB flash drive or flash memory card. This computing environment will be accessible on Windows XP and Windows Vista-based computers with a USB port or flash card reader. According to the companies, users will be free to work on public or shared computers without fear of leaving personal information behind, and with confidence that their personal information will be encrypted.
Financial terms of the partnership deal have not been disclosed. The new offering is expected to be commercially available starting in the second half of 2008.
By: DocMemory
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