Seagate Technology Holdings plc is making significant strides in the development of large-capacity and sustainable hard drives to cater to the surge in data storage needs fueled by advancements in artificial intelligence. A key component of this effort is the Mozaic 3+ platform, which employs Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) technology, enabling storage capacities of up to 36 terabytes per drive. This innovation allows data centers to expand their storage capabilities without increasing their physical footprint, helping to conserve both energy and space, as reported by IT Brief.
Seagate is also focusing on sustainability initiatives to mitigate the environmental impact of data centers. The company is increasing storage density and launching a Circularity Program which refurbished and redeployed over one million drives in fiscal year 2022, preventing more than 540 metric tons of electronic waste from ending up in landfills. Furthermore, in its commitment to renewable energy, Seagate sourced over 50% of its energy from renewable sources in 2023, with ambitions to reach 100% by 2030.
These efforts have not gone unnoticed, as Seagate was recognized at the 2023 Flash Memory Summit with an award for Most Innovative Sustainability Technology in Data Center Storage. This recognition underscores the company's dedication to integrating sustainable practices within its operations while addressing the growing global demand for data storage driven by AI technology.