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{{Infobox company
{{Infobox company
| name = Dataram Corporation
| logo = Dataram-logo2.png
| logo = [[Image:Dataram-logo2.png|250px]]
| type = [[Privately held company|Private]]
| type = [[Public company|Public]] ({{NASDAQ|DRAM}})
| industry =
[[Technology]]
| company_slogan =
| foundation = [[Princeton, New Jersey]], United States (1967)
| traded_as = {{NASDAQ was|DRAM}}
| founded = {{Start date and age|1967}} in [[Princeton, New Jersey]], United States
| founder =
| location_city = [[Princeton, New Jersey]]
| founder =
| hq_location_city = Princeton, New Jersey
| location_country = United States
| hq_location_country = United States
| area_served = Worldwide
| area_served = Worldwide
| key_people = '''John Freeman''' (President/CEO)<br />'''Marc Palker''' (CFO, VP of Finance)<br />'''Jeffrey Duncan''' (VP of Manufacturing and Engineering)<br />'''Bruce Magath''' (VP of Marketing and Strategy)<br />'''Anthony Lougee''' (Controller)<br />'''Phillip Marino''' (VP of Sales)<br/>'''David Sheerr''' (General Manager MMB Unit)
| key_people = {{Unbulleted list|David Moylan ([[President (corporate title)|president]] & [[Chief executive officer|CEO]])|Anthony Lougee ([[Chief financial officer|CFO]])}}
| num_employees = 109 <small>(2009)</small>
| products = {{Unbulleted list|[[Computer data storage]]|[[DRAM]]s|[[Software]]|Storage optimization products}}
| industry = [[Technology]]
| revenue = {{profit}} [[United States dollar|US$]] 30.399 million
| products = [[Computer data storage]]<br />[[DRAM]]s<br />[[Software]]<br />Storage Optimization Products
| revenue_year = 2014
| revenue = {{profit}} [[United States dollar|US$]] 25.9 million <small>(2009)</small>
| num_employees = 55
| homepage = [http://www.dataram.com/ Dataram.com]
| num_employees_year = 2014
| slogan =
| homepage = {{Official URL}}
}}
}}
'''Dataram Corporation''', founded in 1967, is a manufacturer of high-quality computer memory and software products. The company is headquartered in [[Princeton, New Jersey]].


'''Dataram''' (formerly '''Dataram Corporation,''' stylized as '''DATARAM''') is a manufacturer of computer memory and software products [[Headquarters|headquartered]] in [[Princeton, New Jersey]]. Dataram Memory was founded in 1967. It provided the [[Magnetic-core memory|core memory]] for many early [[Digital Equipment]] computer systems. Dataram products include memory, storage and services for desktops, laptops, workstations, and servers. The company sells worldwide to OEMs, distributors, value-added resellers, embedded manufacturers, enterprise customers, and end users. Dataram provides compatible server memory for companies including HP, IBM, Sun Microsystems, Oracle, Dell, Cisco, Lenovo, Intel, and AMD.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://memory.dataram.com/products-and-services|title = Server Memory Products & Services - Dataram}}</ref> The company's manufacturing facility is in [[Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania]], United States. Sales offices are located in the [[United States]], [[Europe]], [[China]], and [[Japan]].
==Company overview==

Dataram was founded in 1967 as a supplier of original equipment memory to Digital Equipment Corporation. In 1968, Dataram completed its initial public offering. Dataram supplies 70 of the [[Fortune 100]] companies, and governmental agencies including the [[United States Department of Defense|Department of Defense]]. Dataram’s memory products are sold worldwide to [[OEM]]s, distributors, value-added resellers and end users. The company's manufacturing facility is in [[Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania]], United States, and sales offices in the [[United States]], [[Europe]] and [[Japan]]. The company supplies memory products for workstations and computer servers sold by [[Sun Microsystems|D]]<nowiki/>ell, Cisco, Fujitsu, HP, IBM, Lenovo and Oracle.


==History==
==History==
Dataram was founded in 1967 as a manufacturer of [[computer memory]] for [[Digital Equipment Corporation]] (DEC), selling 16 KB of [[core memory]].


In 1968, Dataram completed its [[initial public offering]] and began trading on the [[American Stock Exchange]] under the ticker symbol DTM.
{{Prose|section|date=November 2008}}


In 1974, the company developed memory for the Digital [[PDP-11]].
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|-


In 1976, the company produced the first [[solid-state drive]] called the ''BULK CORE'' for DEC and [[Data General]] computers.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.storagesearch.com/dataram-1977-ssd-report.pdf |title=Dataram Corp: 1977 Annual Report |date= |accessdate=2011-06-19}}</ref>
! Year !! Event(s)
|-
| 1967 ||


In 1987, Dataram produced core memory for [[Sun Microsystems]] and [[Apollo/Domain|Apollo workstations]].
*Founded as a manufacturer of [[computer memory]] for [[Digital Equipment Corporation]].


In 1989, they produced core memory for [[Apollo/Domain|HP/Apollo]] systems.
*Sells 16KB [[core memory]].
|-
| 1968 ||


*Becomes a [[Government-owned corporation|public corporation]], begins trading on the [[American Stock Exchange]] under the symbol DTM.
In 1999, the company moved from the [[American Stock Exchange]] to [[NASDAQ]], trading under the symbol DRAM. They earned the highest number of Intel Advanced Memory Module Qualifications that year.
|-
| 1974 ||


In 2001, the company acquired Memory Card Technology assets and again earned the highest number of [[Intel]] Advanced Memory Module Qualifications for the year.
*Develops memory for Digital [[PDP-11]].
|-
| 1976 ||


In 2002, the company's DDR memory modules for the Intel market received validation from Advanced Validation Labs.
*Produces the 128KB core memory board.
|-
| 1976 ||


In 2008, the company signed a service and support agreement with [[IBM]]. On 9 October 2018, Cenatek Inc.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.freshnews.com/news/fresh-money/article-77992.html| title=Cenatek Assets Acquired by Dataram Corporation| date=9 October 2008| accessdate=19 May 2009| url-status=dead| archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130123155029/http://www.freshnews.com/news/fresh-money/article-77992.html| archivedate=23 January 2013}}</ref> acquired a [[privately owned]] company located in [[Morgan Hill, California]], whose products were based on high-speed storage, such as the Rocket Drive PCI-based solid-state disk and [[Ramdisk]]. The company's [[research and development]] were located in [[Redding, California]].
*Produces the first [[Solid State Disk]] called ''BULK CORE'' for [[Digital Equipment Corporation|DEC]] and [[Data General]] computers.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.storagesearch.com/dataram-1977-ssd-report.pdf |title=Dataram Corp: 1977 Annual Report |date= |accessdate=2011-06-19}}</ref>
|-
| 1987 ||


In 2017, Dataram was taken private upon acquisition by LTL Group after taking part in the 2016 [[reverse IPO]] the of U.S. Gold Corp.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dataram Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire US Gold Corp :: U.S. Gold Corp. (USAU) |url=https://www.usgoldcorp.gold/news-media/press-releases/detail/6/dataram-enters-into-definitive-agreement-to-acquire-us-gold |website=U.S. Gold Corp. |date=14 June 2016 |access-date=7 April 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite press release |last1=Memory |first1=Dataram |title=Dataram Corporation Announces Name and Symbol Change to U.S. Gold Corp. and "USAU", respectively |url=https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/06/26/1029014/0/en/Dataram-Corporation-Announces-Name-and-Symbol-Change-to-U-S-Gold-Corp-and-USAU-respectively.html |website=GlobeNewswire News Room |access-date=7 April 2021 |language=en |date=26 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Cohen |first1=Lynda |title=Dataram wraps up integration into LTL Group |url=https://www.roi-nj.com/2017/11/01/tech/dataram-wraps-up-integration-into-ltl-group/ |website=ROI-NJ |access-date=7 April 2021 |date=1 November 2017}}</ref>
*Produces memory for [[Sun Microsystems|Sun]] and [[Apollo/Domain|Apollo workstations]].
|-
| 1989 ||


[[File:Dataram Core Memory from a DEC PDP-8I.jpg|thumb|Dataram Interface Module for a Digital Equipment PDP-8/I]]
*Produces memory for [[Apollo/Domain|HP/Apollo]] systems.
|-
| 1992 ||


==Awards==
*Designs custom [[ASIC]]-based memory boards.
In the fall of 2009, Dataram's Chief Technologist won the Tech Awards Circle in the Technologist of the Year category.


In September 2011, Dataram was listed in the Top 100 Companies by ''[[The Star-Ledger]]''.<ref name="Certifications">{{Cite web|url=http://corporate.dataram.com/company-info/certifications|title = OEM server memory upgrades. Dell, HP, IBM, Sun, Oracle, Windows, SQL Server Memory - Dataram}}</ref>
*Upgrades memory to 128MB.
|-
| 1993 ||

*Produces 16Mbit [[DRAM]]-based memory.
|-
| 1996 ||

*Produces 256MB [[memory module]].
|-
| 1997 ||

*1GB [[SDRAM]]-based [[memory module]].

*Signs [[licensing agreement]] with [[Silicon Graphics]].
|-
| 1998 ||

*Produces 2GB memory upgrade.

*Signs [[licensing agreement]] with [[Sun Microsystems]].
|-
| 1999 ||

*Moves from the [[American Stock Exchange]] to [[NASDAQ]] and trades under symbol DRAM.

*Earns the highest number of Intel Advanced Memory Module Qualifications for 1999.
|-
| 2001 ||

*Acquires Memory Card Technology assets.

*Ships 2GB DIMM module in an 8GB memory upgrade for the SUN market.

*Earns the highest number of [[Intel]] Advanced Memory Module Qualifications for 2001.
|-
| 2002 ||

*DDR memory modules for [[Intel]] market receive validation from Advanced Validation Labs.

*8GB memory upgrade for IBM p-Series 6302 650 servers.
|-
| 2003 ||

*8GB upgrade for [[Sun Microsystems]] [[SunFire]] Midframe [[Server (computing)|servers]].
|-
| 2004 ||

*4GB DDR memory module expanding [[AMD]] 2-way [[Opteron]] platforms to 32GB.
|-
| 2008 ||

*Signs service and support agreement with [[IBM]].
*Acquires [[Cenatek]].
|-
| 2009 ||

*Produces XcelaSAN storage optimization appliance.
|}

==Products==

===Core Memory===

[[Image:Dataram Core Memory from a DEC PDP-8I.jpg|thumb|right|Dataram Interface Module for a Digital Equipment PDP-8/I]]

Dataram provided [[Magnetic-core memory|core memory]] for many early [[Digital Equipment]] computer systems.

===Memory===

Dataram provides compatible server memory for leading brands including HP, IBM, Sun Microsystems, Oracle, Dell, Cisco, Lenovo, Intel and AMD.
<ref>http://memory.dataram.com/products-and-services</ref>

===Software===

Dataram RAMDisk software is used to create a virtual RAM drive, or block of memory, which your computer treats as if it were a disk drive. It can speed up internet load times and disk-to-disk activities, accelerate databases and reduce compile times. The software is offered in both freeware and licensed versions.
<ref>http://memory.dataram.com/products-and-services/software/ramdisk</ref>

===Services===

Dataram's Performance Optimization and Total Cost of Computing Reduction program is a consulting service intended to reduce clients' costs and improve performance. The company offers services including engineering design and support, proof of concept engagements, customized consignment and product on-demand offerings, and installation services.
<ref>http://memory.dataram.com/products-and-services/services</ref>

==Recognition and agreements==

===Awards===

In the fall of 2009 Dataram's Chief Technologist won the Tech Awards Circle in the Technologist of the Year category.

In September 2011, Dataram was honored by being listed in the 20th Annual Edition of The Star-Ledger's Top 100 Companies.
<ref>http://corporate.dataram.com/company-info/certifications</ref>

===Certifications and memberships===

Dataram's manufacturing facility is [[ISO 9000|ISO 9001]] certified, and its Intel and major clone servers, desktops, [[RAID]], and barebones notebooks have been [[CMTL]] certified. In 2001 Dataram was named #52 in the Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Small Companies. The company is a member of the American Council for Technology (ACT), the [[Joint Electron Device Engineering Council]] (JEDEC), the [[Storage Networking Industry Association]] (SNIA), Technical Support Alliance Network (TSANet), and a VMware Technology Alliance Partner (TAP).

January 2010, Dataram reached their 12th year of participation in CMTL Test & Certification Programs, having the longest testing relationships of all participants.
<ref>http://corporate.dataram.com/company-info/certifications</ref>

===Agreements===

Announced September 6, 2012, Dataram entered into a formal agreement with AMD (NYSE: AMD) to develop an AMD-branded version of Dataram’s popular RAMDisk software. Dataram will market the product under the name Radeon RAMDisk and will target gaming enthusiasts seeking exponential improvements in game load times leading to an enhanced gaming experience. AMD intends to offer special Radeon RAMDisk incentives for those purchasing AMD Radeon Value, Entertainment, Performance and Gamer Series memory products. More information is available on Dataram's corporate website under [http://corporate.dataram.com/company-info/news/press-release-library News & Events].


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.dataram.com/ Dataram] — ''Official website''
* {{Official website}}


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Latest revision as of 00:16, 6 September 2024

Dataram
Company typePrivate
Nasdaq: DRAM
IndustryTechnology
Founded1967; 57 years ago (1967) in Princeton, New Jersey, United States
Headquarters
Princeton, New Jersey
,
United States
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Products
RevenueIncrease US$ 30.399 million (2014)
Number of employees
55 (2014)
Websitewww.dataram.com Edit this at Wikidata

Dataram (formerly Dataram Corporation, stylized as DATARAM) is a manufacturer of computer memory and software products headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey. Dataram Memory was founded in 1967. It provided the core memory for many early Digital Equipment computer systems. Dataram products include memory, storage and services for desktops, laptops, workstations, and servers. The company sells worldwide to OEMs, distributors, value-added resellers, embedded manufacturers, enterprise customers, and end users. Dataram provides compatible server memory for companies including HP, IBM, Sun Microsystems, Oracle, Dell, Cisco, Lenovo, Intel, and AMD.[1] The company's manufacturing facility is in Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania, United States. Sales offices are located in the United States, Europe, China, and Japan.

History

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Dataram was founded in 1967 as a manufacturer of computer memory for Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC), selling 16 KB of core memory.

In 1968, Dataram completed its initial public offering and began trading on the American Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol DTM.

In 1974, the company developed memory for the Digital PDP-11.

In 1976, the company produced the first solid-state drive called the BULK CORE for DEC and Data General computers.[2]

In 1987, Dataram produced core memory for Sun Microsystems and Apollo workstations.

In 1989, they produced core memory for HP/Apollo systems.

In 1999, the company moved from the American Stock Exchange to NASDAQ, trading under the symbol DRAM. They earned the highest number of Intel Advanced Memory Module Qualifications that year.

In 2001, the company acquired Memory Card Technology assets and again earned the highest number of Intel Advanced Memory Module Qualifications for the year.

In 2002, the company's DDR memory modules for the Intel market received validation from Advanced Validation Labs.

In 2008, the company signed a service and support agreement with IBM. On 9 October 2018, Cenatek Inc.[3] acquired a privately owned company located in Morgan Hill, California, whose products were based on high-speed storage, such as the Rocket Drive PCI-based solid-state disk and Ramdisk. The company's research and development were located in Redding, California.

In 2017, Dataram was taken private upon acquisition by LTL Group after taking part in the 2016 reverse IPO the of U.S. Gold Corp.[4][5][6]

Dataram Interface Module for a Digital Equipment PDP-8/I

Awards

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In the fall of 2009, Dataram's Chief Technologist won the Tech Awards Circle in the Technologist of the Year category.

In September 2011, Dataram was listed in the Top 100 Companies by The Star-Ledger.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Server Memory Products & Services - Dataram".
  2. ^ "Dataram Corp: 1977 Annual Report" (PDF). Retrieved 2011-06-19.
  3. ^ "Cenatek Assets Acquired by Dataram Corporation". 9 October 2008. Archived from the original on 23 January 2013. Retrieved 19 May 2009.
  4. ^ "Dataram Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire US Gold Corp :: U.S. Gold Corp. (USAU)". U.S. Gold Corp. 14 June 2016. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
  5. ^ Memory, Dataram (26 June 2017). "Dataram Corporation Announces Name and Symbol Change to U.S. Gold Corp. and "USAU", respectively". GlobeNewswire News Room (Press release). Retrieved 7 April 2021.
  6. ^ Cohen, Lynda (1 November 2017). "Dataram wraps up integration into LTL Group". ROI-NJ. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
  7. ^ "OEM server memory upgrades. Dell, HP, IBM, Sun, Oracle, Windows, SQL Server Memory - Dataram".
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