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How Cisco is Leading Innovation in the Workplace
How Cisco is Leading Innovation in the Workplace
Irving Tan, President, Asia Pacific and Japan at Cisco, talks workplace innovation & empowering people in today’s…
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There Has Never Been a Better Time
There Has Never Been a Better Time
Find out the possibilities Cisco technology is enabling at this very second. There’s never been a better time to change…
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Get to Know Irving Tan
Get to Know Irving Tan
Irving Tan, President, Asia Pacific and Japan at Cisco, talks about leadership and why he believes all leaders need to…
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Irving Tan shared thisWhat a great visit to our Thailand sites! Our recent CommUNITY Days at Prachinburi and Bang Pa-In truly brought the value of Connection to life. Seeing our Drivers come together to network and celebrate the culture that powers our innovation was energizing, and it’s inspiring to see the pride and energy across our teams as we continue building WD’s momentum together! #WD #CommUNITYDay #WeDrive #Connection
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Irving Tan shared thisAt our Innovation Day, we laid the foundation for how WD is best positioned to realize the AI opportunity ahead through relentless innovation and focused execution. We have transformed into a AI/cloud-centric company with deep customer engagements, technology and product leadership, a global manufacturing footprint, and a strong financial model - all backed by a world-class team. And we couldn’t be more excited to lead the future of data storage.
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Irving Tan shared thisGreat conversation with Jon ForttIrving Tan shared thismba.fortt.com: Irving Tan, CEO of WD (previously known as Western Digital), joins me to explain why hard disk drives (HDDs) remain central to cloud and AI infrastructure, even as flash storage continues to advance. Tan outlines Western Digital’s transformation into a data-center-centric company, including a refreshed brand identity that reflects its focus on hyperscale customers, which now account for roughly 90% of its business.Are Hard Drives Making a Comeback in AI Infrastructure?Are Hard Drives Making a Comeback in AI Infrastructure?
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Irving Tan shared thisToday we celebrate a milestone at Western Digital. It was an honor to stand alongside some of our newest and most tenured employees to ring the Nasdaq opening bell. Huge thanks to the entire team at WD, our customers, partners, and stakeholders who trust us every day to deliver meaningful impact across the storage industry. I’m proud of what we’ve built together and energized for our future.
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Irving Tan shared thisEnjoyed sharing WD's perspective on innovation. Western Digital NasdaqIrving Tan shared thisWhat does cutting-edge innovation look like within a public company? 🚀 Nasdaq-listed executives explore the emerging models, technologies, and ideas shaping tomorrow’s industries. Hear from: Fermi Wang (Ambarella Inc), Luc Seraphin (Rambus), Jeff Hoffmeister (Shopify), Chirantan "CJ" Desai (MongoDB), Mimi Carsley (Jack Henry), Roei Golan (Check Point Software), Rick Galloway, MBA (LKQ Corporation), Revathi Advaithi (Flex), Irving Tan (Western Digital), Gianluca Romano (Seagate Technology), Christiane Ohlgart (Fortinet), Marc Winterhoff (Lucid Motors), Minchung (Macrina) Kgil (Figure), Brian Schell (SS&C Technologies), and Blake Grayson (Docusign). Learn more: http://spr.ly/6040CoWtk
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Irving Tan shared thisAt Western Digital, we’re focused on unleashing the power and value of data to lead the future of storage solutions. Our incredible team of WD Drivers around the world are the foundation of all that we do, and it is their dedication to our core values — customers, results, connection, excellence, and innovation — that make us who we are. We are excited about all that we are building together, now and into future!
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Irving Tan shared thisThrilled to support Imua Family Services and their incredible team of early childhood development professionals. They are making a real difference for children and families in Maui County that are facing developmental challenges, impacting over 2,000 lives. Supporting our communities is core to who we are at Western Digital, and we are grateful to have helped play a role.
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Irving Tan shared thisFeeling energized and inspired after connecting with our Drivers in Rochester last week. At Western Digital, we’re expanding our commitment to accelerating the delivery of leading-edge innovations designed for reliability and tailored to our customers’ unique operating environments. Together, we’re helping fuel the evolution of AI and cloud infrastructure. https://lnkd.in/gUpNamr7
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Irving Tan shared thisHad a great week spending time with key government officials, suppliers, the media, and our incredible Western Digital Drivers in Fujisawa, furthering our commitment to innovation across Japan.
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Irving Tan liked thisIrving Tan liked thisQuantum computing is no longer speculative—it’s becoming an investment priority. (The most comprehensive quantum startup map—V3) In 2023, European quantum startups outpaced North America, raising $781 million (three times the $240 million raised in the US). Globally, quantum startups raised $2.2 billion, a massive jump from $522 million in 2019. This isn’t happening in a vacuum. Governments are fueling the momentum. The UK has committed $4.3 billion to quantum technologies, while Germany has pledged $3.7 billion. At the same time, VC interest is holding steady, even as funding dries up in other tech sectors. Quantum technology will have a wide-reaching impact, from cybersecurity and financial modeling to drug discovery and materials science. Pharma will likely see the earliest impact (drug development and molecular simulations using quantum). In 2022, Finnish startup Algorithmiq raised $4 million for quantum-powered drug discovery, while Paris-based Qubit Pharmaceuticals secured $17 million for molecular simulations. Another European company, Terra Quantum AG, based in Switzerland, raised $75 million to scale its quantum-as-a-service model, which has direct applications in pharma and beyond. Big Tech is also all-in. Google, IBM, Intel Corporation, and NVIDIA are pouring resources into quantum hardware and software. Meanwhile, publicly traded quantum companies have seen their stocks surge, signaling growing institutional confidence. At APEX Ventures, we invest in revolutionary quantum startups. We are partnered with kiutra, enabling the second quantum revolution with easy-to-use and sustainable cryogenics, and planqc, building quantum computers that store information in individual atoms. For founders and investors, the question isn’t whether quantum will matter—it’s when. The trajectory is clear: capital is flowing, enterprise adoption is accelerating, and governments are fully committed. If AI dominated the last decade, quantum may own the next. Huge thanks for the massive support on the last two posts and for your suggestions! #Venturecapital #AI #Deeptech #Startups Follow us at APEX Ventures and subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive content on groundbreaking Deep Tech startups: 🔗 https://t2m.io/EV2qHQuo
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