New group formed to continue SATA spec development

40 computer component and peripheral companies announced today the formation of the Serial ATA International Organization (SATA-IO).

The new organization builds on former groups starting with SATA 1.0 in early 2000, to SATA II in 2002 and now SATA-IO. The working group's transition to SATA-IO, a formal industry association, indicates the member companies' long-term commitment to continue delivering technology and high-quality specifications that meet the needs of a rapidly changing market, a press release said.

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Wolfgang Gruener
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