Customer expectations for performance have skyrocketed, placing new demands on your infrastructure. Memory and storage bottlenecks have been critical limitations, but that is about to change. Recent innovations from vendors such as Diablo Technologies, Intel, and Micron Technology promise huge price and performance gains. This report discusses these new technology advancements and the potential impact they will have on system design for infrastructure and operations (I&O) professionals and the resultant customer experiences over the next few years.