Techworld has a round-up and brief history of some of the popular optical formats as well as a look ahead in the types of storage we could potentially be seeing.
Optical disk technology has played a key role in the data storage industry for more than three decades. The robust nature and stability of the media have established it as a very popular storage media for both consumer and professional applications. The well-established use of optical products and the roadmap for new technologies will ensure that it continues to be used for many years in the future.