Toshiba's HDD products are optimized for data centers, cloud and server storage, surveillance, network-attached storage, and PCs, among other applications. The agreement specifies that Tech Data customers will have access to the MG08 Enterprise Series Hard Drive, Toshiba's industry-leading product, available in the second half of 2019. The MG08 series, with a capacity of 16 TB, includes the industry's highest-capacity CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) HDD and is compatible with both cloud and traditional data center environments.

Hugo Graça, Vice President for Europe at Tech Data GCC, comments: “Toshiba’s internal storage solutions are a superb addition to our portfolio and a great opportunity for our customers in the consumer and data center markets. Tech Data GCC is ready to support customers with the highest product availability and best-in-class technical support, as well as a range of value-added services delivered by a highly specialized team throughout the region.”.

Klaus Michel, Vice President of Sales at Toshiba Electronics Europe, notes: “Tech Data is not only one of the world’s leading full-service wholesalers, but also has an exceptional track record of supporting data centers: No one understands your needs better than Tech Data. We are delighted to collaborate with Tech Data to help meet the demand for Toshiba’s innovative storage products.”.