DeviceForge reports that long-time flash memory adversaries SanDisk and M-Systems have agreed to collaborate on a next-generation USB flash drive standard that they plan to license to third-party manufacturers. The arch-rivals say they will contribute patents and other intellectual property relating to removable flash storage to the new USB flash drive standard, an initiative which they say will...
produce a standardized platform that will support third-party software applications for consumer and enterprise use.
Learn more about the proposed new USB flash drive standard at DeviceForge.