Datalight to Speak at Third Annual Flash Memory Summit

Bothell, WA, August 03, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Datalight will share its expertise in software for flash memory at the Flash Memory Summit with four in-depth sessions on how to extract the best performance and reliability from flash while managing some of its inherent complexity. The Flash Memory Summit is the best opportunity for embedded designers to learn about the latest advancements in flash memory technology, compare vendor offerings, talk face-to-face with experts in the field, and trade techniques with other users of flash memory. A sponsor since the Summit’s inception, Datalight is focused on bridging the gap between flash hardware and other parts of the embedded system.

“We’re excited to be a part of the evolution of the Flash Memory Summit,” said Roy Sherrill, Datalight CEO. “The addition this year of an Executive Track to the agenda broadens the conversation beyond the bits and bytes to issues that impact the bottom line.”

Other sponsors include Intel, Spansion, Toshiba, Samsung, Numonyx, and many others.

Datalight is presenting at the following times:
Tuesday, August 12th
8:30 – Introduction to “Forum on Flash Memory in Embedded” – Rob Hart
2:40 – “NAND Flash Interleaving & Performance, What You Need to Know” – Keith Garvin

Wednesday, Aug 13th
8:30 – “Flash Interfaces 101: Talking to NAND Flash” – Bill Roman
8:30 – “Executive Update” – Kerri McConnell, panelist
4:00 – “Finding Hidden Performance Bottlenecks in Low-Level Software” – Bill Roman

Thursday, August 14th
10:00 – “Using the Appropriate Wear Leveling to Extend Product Lifespan” – Keith Garvin

The Datalight flash file system solution is comprised of the Reliance® file system and FlashFX™ Pro intelligent flash media manager. Reliance was designed from the ground up for high reliability applications. Dynamic Transaction Point™ technology provides 100% immunity from file corruption, even after unexpected system interruption. Embedded applications can benefit from faster boot times that remain consistent for the life of the product, regardless of disk size. FlashFX™ Pro features pre-written support for over 200 flash parts, works with virtually any NAND controller, and features wear leveling, bad block management, and background compaction for unrivaled performance. Datalight flash file system products are also available on Linux and other operating systems.

About Datalight
Datalight, Inc. headquartered just north of Seattle, Wash., develops technologies to enable risk-free mobile data. Datalight file system and device driver software ensures reliability, performance and flexibility, and is used worldwide on many of today’s most well-known devices. For more information, visit http://www.datalight.com/, call 800.221.6630 or visit blog at http://blog.datalight.com

Reliance and Dynamic Transaction Point are trademarks of Datalight Inc. Other marks used herein are the property of the respective owners.

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