Computer data storage is a technology consisting of computer components and recording media that are used to retain digital data. It is a core function and fundamental component of computers.: 15–16 ...

Storage and memory are the two major holding areas for programs and data in a computer, tablet or smartphone ... see storage and memory. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY.

To that end, IBM, NCR and RCA introduced magnetic card storage that held more data than RAMAC and were peripherals to the computer systems ... See RACE. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY.