Events tagged with "disk storage"

Historical Events tagged with "disk storage"

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Science & Technology

Introduction of IBM 305 RAMAC Disk Storage System

September 13th, 1956 68 years ago

The IBM 305 RAMAC was introduced as the first commercial computer that utilized disk storage technology. It featured a revolutionary hard disk drive that allowed data to be stored and retrieved quickly, marking a significant advancement in data management and computing efficiency. The machine was developed by IBM engineers and unveiled to industry professionals at a demonstration in the United States. This innovation was pivotal at a time when computers primarily used magnetic tape for data storage, which was significantly slower.