TOKYO -- With the market for flash memory only expected to grow, Western Digital CEO David Goeckeler says the U.S. chipmaker sees Japan's Kioxia Holdings as a long-term partner that is key to staying competitive against big Asian rivals.
Goeckeler touts 'tremendous' partner but skirts around acquisition reports

A Western Digital gaming drive: The U.S. chipmaker is a long-time partner of Japan's Kioxia, formerly Toshiba Memory. (Photo courtesy of Western Digital)
TOKYO -- With the market for flash memory only expected to grow, Western Digital CEO David Goeckeler says the U.S. chipmaker sees Japan's Kioxia Holdings as a long-term partner that is key to staying competitive against big Asian rivals.