With several central banks around the world, Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) already collaborates closely. This holds true for the topic of Central Bank Digital Currencies , a type of Cryptocurrency , as well as for the printing of CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currencies). G+D has its own solution for countries that want to issue a CBDC, and it also offers other services like advice and help to make sure the Cryptocurrency meets the requirements. In addition, a large number of people use digital services and shop online as our lives grow more interconnected. Therefore, a digital form of fiat money is required, one that satisfies customer demand for quick and simple transactions. That's CBDC. Dr. Ralf Wintergerst , Chairman of the Management Board and Group CEO of Giesecke+Devrient and chair of the North Africa Middle East Initiative of German Business (NMI), said in an exclusive interview with Local news media that an increasing number of states are looking into the implementation of a CBD
300 GB Optical Discs Promised by Sony and Panasonic at the end of 2015. Sony and Panasonic have announced that they are working on the next generation optical disc for long-term digital data storage. The latest effort comes on the part of Sony and Panasonic. The two have signed an agreement for the development of a new standard for professional-use optical discs.
300 GB Optical Discs release by Sony and Panasonic
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300 GB Optical Discs released by Sony and Panasonic, Specs, preview
Sony and Panasonic are currently targeting the video production industry along with motion picture houses and broadcasters as its potential customers. However, cloud-based data centers too are expected to make use of the upcoming high-capacity disc to store large amount of data. Thus, by the end of 2015, we may see recording capacities of 300 GB. After that, the standard will steadily improve if things go well, until 1.5 TB is reached.
300 GB Optical Discs Specs by Sony and Panasonic
The specifics of the optical disc, like protection against dust, water, temperature and humidity and general ability to survive in harsher environments than HDDs, SSDs, flash drives and everything else, this is are the main reasons for Sony and Panasonic to still be investing in the format.