Newegg Commerce, Inc. (NASDAQ: NEGG) welcomed students from the University of Southern California to the Newegg Gamer Zone on Saturday, February 21, for an immersive educational event focused on modern storage technology and best practices for creative workflows.

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UGREEN, Western Digital, Newegg, and USC students

The event was presented in collaboration with Western Digital and UGREEN, who provided students with hands-on insight into network-attached storage (NAS) systems and professional data management strategies.

During the session, industry representatives walked students through:

• How NAS systems function within creative and collaborative environments
• The role of drive bays, RPM, and storage configurations in performance and scalability
• The importance of redundancy and multi-copy backup strategies
• Best practices for long-term file protection and digital asset management

As creative disciplines such as design, film, and digital media become increasingly data-intensive, understanding infrastructure and storage solutions is critical to maintaining workflow efficiency and protecting intellectual property.

“Students, especially those in design, film, or digital media, are creating increasingly complex projects, and understanding how NAS systems function, how storage performance impacts workflow, and how to properly safeguard files is foundational to supporting that work,” said Katie Lau, Newegg Director of Corporate Marketing. “Bringing industry partners directly into this space gives them practical exposure to the infrastructure behind modern creative production. The Newegg Gamer Zone is a hub where brands, creators, and students can come together to learn, build and innovate.”

The Newegg Gamer Zone regularly hosts brand activations, community meetups, and educational workshops designed to connect emerging creators with leading technology partners. By opening its space to students and industry collaborators, Newegg continues to expand its role as a community-driven destination for tech enthusiasts and builders.

Saturday’s event reflects Newegg’s ongoing commitment to supporting the next generation of creators through experiential learning and direct access to industry expertise.

For more information about upcoming Newegg Gamer Zone events, visit https://www.newegg.com/gamerzone.

About Newegg

Newegg Commerce, Inc. (NASDAQ: NEGG), founded in 2001 and based in Diamond Bar, Calif., near Los Angeles, is a leading global online retailer for PC hardware, consumer electronics, gaming peripherals, home appliances, and lifestyle technology. Newegg also serves businesses’ e-commerce needs with marketing, supply chain, and technical solutions in a single platform. For more information, please visit Newegg.com.

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Understanding how NAS systems function, how storage performance impacts workflow, and how to properly safeguard files is foundational to supporting modern creative work.