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InPhase Technologies has developed a computer storage medium that has the potential to store over a terabyte of data on one disc.

According to an article at LinuxInsider.com, the technology which is called Holographic storage was first suggested in the 1960s. Now 40 years later, InPhase has turned the idea into something concrete.

InPhase Chief Exec, Nelson Diaz stated, "The InPhase prototype drive serves as the mile marker on the path to commercialisation of holographic storage."

An article at ZDNet UK says:

"InPhase's holographic technology stores data in 3D holograms within a 1.5mm strip of photopolymeric material that sits within a disk or cartridge. This technique allows more data to be fitted onto a disk because it makes use of its full depth, rather than just recording onto its surface.

Over one million bits of data can be stored within a "3D page", which InPhase says can be read or written in a single flash of the drive's laser. This means its Tapestry range should offer very high-speed access as well as large capacity. "

"This technology offers the highest density and performance of any optical system and will assume a prominent role in the storage landscape," says Diaz.

InPhase plans to release the drives in 2006 with the smallest being 200GB and the largest being 1.6TB.

Chris is a staff writer for WebProNews. Visit WebProNews for the latest ebusiness news.