OCZ Technology is a manufacturer of computer hardware based in San Jose, California, USA. Since entering the memory market in August 2000, OCZ has targeted its products primarily at the computer hardware enthusiast market, first producing performance DDR RAM, Video Cards, USB drives, and various Cooling products. OCZ currently produces Solid State Drives (SSDs), power supplies, and is best known for their watercooled and passively cooled heatpipe RAM lineup, solid state drives, and their power supplies.
OCZ recently began to focus on commercial and enterprise data storage with its SSD business expansion in addition to its memory products. The company produces a range of SSD interfaces including SATA II, PCI-Express, SAS, and USB 3.0 for both client and enterprise applications. The company recently announced the RevoDrive which is a bootable PCI-E drive for the enthusiast market. Also recently announced from the company is a new SSD interface called HSDL which is a new ultra-fast PCIe/SAS hybrid interface, along with corresponding products to implement it.
In the power supply category OCZ also is parent company to PC Power and Cooling which it acquired on May 25, 2007 [1]. PC Power & Cooling continues to operate separately and maintains its own product lines as a division of OCZ and is located in Carlsbad, California.
On January 11, 2011, OCZ announced that they will be discontinuing their RAM production citing poor market performance and the weakening global DRAM market. OCZ will discontinue their remaining lines of DRAM models by the end of their 2010 fiscal year on February 28, 2011.
OCZ Technology Group, Inc. (OCZ) is a provider of high performance solid state drives (SSDs) and memory modules for computing devices and systems. In addition to its SSD and Memory Module product lines, the Company also designs, develops, manufactures and distributes other high performance components for computing devices and systems, including thermal management solutions and alternating current/direct current (AC/DC) switching power supply units (PSUs). The Company offers its customers flexibility and customization by providing a range of solutions, which are interoperable and can be configured alone or in combination to make computers run faster. Through its diversified and global distribution channel, it offers more than 450 products to 376 customers, including retailers, online retailers (etailers), original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and computer distributors. In February 2010, OCZ divested its Hypersonic Personal Computer (PC) Systems product lines. In March 2011, the Company acquired Indilinx Co., Ltd.
Solid State Storage and Other Flash Memory Based Products
OCZ designs and manufactures flash memory products in a range of forms and capacities. Its range of flash storage products come in a variety of formats and interfaces. The Company’s SSD products are used in computers, servers and industrial equipment that require increased speed, lower power consumption and or increased reliability. Its solid state storage products are available with a range of interfaces including PCIe, SATA, PATA, USB, IE 1394, SAS and mini PCIe and in various form factors, including 3.5 inch, 2.5 inch, as well as card based and external (pen drive based formats). It also manufactures Secure Digital (SD) cards meant for use primarily in consumer applications, such as digital photography.
DRAM Modules
The Company offers a lineup of Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) memory modules utilizing a range of DRAM technologies from legacy double data rate synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDR SDRAM) to DDR3 SDRAM devices. These modules encompass a range of form factors and functions including dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs), small outline dual in-line memory modules (SODIMMs), and very low profile (VLP) DIMMs and mini-DIMMs for space-constrained blade server, or 1.75 inch thin computing server, and networking applications. These memory modules come in configurations of up to 244 pins, which is the number of pins that plug into a motherboard, and densities of up to 8 gigabytes (GB). The Company also accommodates custom module designs based on OEM requirements.
Power Supply
The Company manufactures power supplies that are designed to power computers and industrial devices while maintaining interoperability, adhering to industry standards and increasing output efficiency through design. Its power supplies are designed to operate at higher temperatures and under more demanding internal conditions with stricter load regulation than is required under normal circumstances.
Thermal Management
OCZ designs, manufactures and sells various computer related thermal management products that sell through substantially the same sales channel as other OCZ products. These products take advantage of OCZ developed technology and concepts in order to deliver products that its customer base requests.
The Company competes with STEC, Inc., Fusion I/O, Mtron Storage Technology Co., Ltd., Intel Corporation, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Kingston Technology Corporation, SanDisk Corporation, Crucial Technology, Micron Technology, Inc., Corsair Memory, Inc., Antec, Inc., Thermaltake Technology Inc. and Enermax Technology Corporation.
OCZ maintains satellite offices in The Netherlands, Canada, Brazil as well as manufacturing and logistics facilities in Taiwan. OCZ Technology went public in June 2006 on London Stock Exchange AIM Market with the ticker symbol "OCZ". However, in early March 2009 the company announced their intent to delist from the LSE, in order to pursue a listing on an American stock exchange. The company announced a listing on NASDAQ April 24, 2010 under the ticker symbol "OCZ".
In November 2010, OCZ acquired intellectual property from Solid Data Inc. for Fibre-Channel, SAS, and Solid-State Drive controller assets. OCZ acquired the Solid Data assets for a total consideration of approximately $950,000, consisting of restricted common stock and cashOVERALL
Beta: 0.78
Market Cap (Mil.): $356.81
Shares Outstanding (Mil.): 49.76
Annual Dividend: --
Yield (%): --
FINANCIALS
OCZ.O Industry Sector
P/E (TTM): -- 13.44 19.91
EPS (TTM): -201.46 -- --
ROI: -155.59 15.22 15.90
ROE: -172.11 17.15 17.49
Name Age Since Current Position
Petersen, Ryan 35 President, Chief Executive Officer, Director
Knapp, Arthur 62 2010 Chief Financial Officer
Mei, Alexander 2009 Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer
Singh, Richard 49 2010 Senior Vice President - Sales
Apps, John Senior Vice President - Operations
Roark, Bob Vice President - Operations, Power Management
Schuette, Michael 48 Vice President - Technology Development
Chang, Eugene Vice President - Product Management
Luken, Jessica Director - Global Marketing
Knittel, Russell 60 2010 Director
Epstein, Adam 44 2010 Director
Hunter, Richard 57 2010 Director
Schmitt, Ralph 51 2011 Independent Non-Executive Director
COMPANY ADDRESS
Ocz Technology Group Inc
860 East Arques Avenue
Sunnyvale CA 94085
In March 2011, OCZ acquired Indilinx Co., Ltd, a privately held fabless provider of flash controller silicon and software for SSDs. OCZ gained intellectual property including approximately 20 patents and patent applications related to the business, for approximately $32 million of OCZ common stock. Following its acquisition, Indilinx will continue to produce and supply its line of controller products to SSD manufacturers and OEMs on a global basis. The Indilinx controller business, and its 45 employees, will remain intact under the leadership of Bumsoo Kim, the founder and President of Indilinx, and Hyunmo Chung, Indilinx's Chief Technology Officer.
OCZ recently began to focus on commercial and enterprise data storage with its SSD business expansion in addition to its memory products. The company produces a range of SSD interfaces including SATA II, PCI-Express, SAS, and USB 3.0 for both client and enterprise applications. The company recently announced the RevoDrive which is a bootable PCI-E drive for the enthusiast market. Also recently announced from the company is a new SSD interface called HSDL which is a new ultra-fast PCIe/SAS hybrid interface, along with corresponding products to implement it.
In the power supply category OCZ also is parent company to PC Power and Cooling which it acquired on May 25, 2007 [1]. PC Power & Cooling continues to operate separately and maintains its own product lines as a division of OCZ and is located in Carlsbad, California.
On January 11, 2011, OCZ announced that they will be discontinuing their RAM production citing poor market performance and the weakening global DRAM market. OCZ will discontinue their remaining lines of DRAM models by the end of their 2010 fiscal year on February 28, 2011.
OCZ Technology Group, Inc. (OCZ) is a provider of high performance solid state drives (SSDs) and memory modules for computing devices and systems. In addition to its SSD and Memory Module product lines, the Company also designs, develops, manufactures and distributes other high performance components for computing devices and systems, including thermal management solutions and alternating current/direct current (AC/DC) switching power supply units (PSUs). The Company offers its customers flexibility and customization by providing a range of solutions, which are interoperable and can be configured alone or in combination to make computers run faster. Through its diversified and global distribution channel, it offers more than 450 products to 376 customers, including retailers, online retailers (etailers), original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and computer distributors. In February 2010, OCZ divested its Hypersonic Personal Computer (PC) Systems product lines. In March 2011, the Company acquired Indilinx Co., Ltd.
Solid State Storage and Other Flash Memory Based Products
OCZ designs and manufactures flash memory products in a range of forms and capacities. Its range of flash storage products come in a variety of formats and interfaces. The Company’s SSD products are used in computers, servers and industrial equipment that require increased speed, lower power consumption and or increased reliability. Its solid state storage products are available with a range of interfaces including PCIe, SATA, PATA, USB, IE 1394, SAS and mini PCIe and in various form factors, including 3.5 inch, 2.5 inch, as well as card based and external (pen drive based formats). It also manufactures Secure Digital (SD) cards meant for use primarily in consumer applications, such as digital photography.
DRAM Modules
The Company offers a lineup of Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) memory modules utilizing a range of DRAM technologies from legacy double data rate synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDR SDRAM) to DDR3 SDRAM devices. These modules encompass a range of form factors and functions including dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs), small outline dual in-line memory modules (SODIMMs), and very low profile (VLP) DIMMs and mini-DIMMs for space-constrained blade server, or 1.75 inch thin computing server, and networking applications. These memory modules come in configurations of up to 244 pins, which is the number of pins that plug into a motherboard, and densities of up to 8 gigabytes (GB). The Company also accommodates custom module designs based on OEM requirements.
Power Supply
The Company manufactures power supplies that are designed to power computers and industrial devices while maintaining interoperability, adhering to industry standards and increasing output efficiency through design. Its power supplies are designed to operate at higher temperatures and under more demanding internal conditions with stricter load regulation than is required under normal circumstances.
Thermal Management
OCZ designs, manufactures and sells various computer related thermal management products that sell through substantially the same sales channel as other OCZ products. These products take advantage of OCZ developed technology and concepts in order to deliver products that its customer base requests.
The Company competes with STEC, Inc., Fusion I/O, Mtron Storage Technology Co., Ltd., Intel Corporation, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Kingston Technology Corporation, SanDisk Corporation, Crucial Technology, Micron Technology, Inc., Corsair Memory, Inc., Antec, Inc., Thermaltake Technology Inc. and Enermax Technology Corporation.
OCZ maintains satellite offices in The Netherlands, Canada, Brazil as well as manufacturing and logistics facilities in Taiwan. OCZ Technology went public in June 2006 on London Stock Exchange AIM Market with the ticker symbol "OCZ". However, in early March 2009 the company announced their intent to delist from the LSE, in order to pursue a listing on an American stock exchange. The company announced a listing on NASDAQ April 24, 2010 under the ticker symbol "OCZ".
In November 2010, OCZ acquired intellectual property from Solid Data Inc. for Fibre-Channel, SAS, and Solid-State Drive controller assets. OCZ acquired the Solid Data assets for a total consideration of approximately $950,000, consisting of restricted common stock and cashOVERALL
Beta: 0.78
Market Cap (Mil.): $356.81
Shares Outstanding (Mil.): 49.76
Annual Dividend: --
Yield (%): --
FINANCIALS
OCZ.O Industry Sector
P/E (TTM): -- 13.44 19.91
EPS (TTM): -201.46 -- --
ROI: -155.59 15.22 15.90
ROE: -172.11 17.15 17.49
Name Age Since Current Position
Petersen, Ryan 35 President, Chief Executive Officer, Director
Knapp, Arthur 62 2010 Chief Financial Officer
Mei, Alexander 2009 Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer
Singh, Richard 49 2010 Senior Vice President - Sales
Apps, John Senior Vice President - Operations
Roark, Bob Vice President - Operations, Power Management
Schuette, Michael 48 Vice President - Technology Development
Chang, Eugene Vice President - Product Management
Luken, Jessica Director - Global Marketing
Knittel, Russell 60 2010 Director
Epstein, Adam 44 2010 Director
Hunter, Richard 57 2010 Director
Schmitt, Ralph 51 2011 Independent Non-Executive Director
COMPANY ADDRESS
Ocz Technology Group Inc
860 East Arques Avenue
Sunnyvale CA 94085
In March 2011, OCZ acquired Indilinx Co., Ltd, a privately held fabless provider of flash controller silicon and software for SSDs. OCZ gained intellectual property including approximately 20 patents and patent applications related to the business, for approximately $32 million of OCZ common stock. Following its acquisition, Indilinx will continue to produce and supply its line of controller products to SSD manufacturers and OEMs on a global basis. The Indilinx controller business, and its 45 employees, will remain intact under the leadership of Bumsoo Kim, the founder and President of Indilinx, and Hyunmo Chung, Indilinx's Chief Technology Officer.