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Other World Computing
Computer Hardware Manufacturing
Woodstock, Illinois 9,226 followers
Technology products built for creators, by creators...in film, photo and music.
About us
Other World Computing (OWC) has been providing quality hardware products and support to the computer industry since 1988 and features one of the largest online catalogs of computer, iPod®, iPhone®, and iPad™ enhancement products through its e-commerce portal www.macsales.com. As an Apple Certified Developer, OWC also provides extensive US based technical support for Macintosh users around the world as well as Internet access via www.fastermac.net and www.owc.com OWC’s recent industry awards and recognition include: Crain’s Chicago Business 2009 & 2011 “Fast 50” List of 50 Fastest Growing Companies in the Chicago Area; Inc. 5,000 “Fastest Growing Privately Owned Companies in America” list honoree 2007-2010; Reseller Ratings Elite Member 2009 & 2010; and the Better Business Bureau Top Rating of A+ 2010-2011. In March 2010, OWC’s corporate campus was designated as LEED Platinum by the Green Building Certification Institute for obtaining the highest achievable LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Program level, which began in 1998. Out of more than 14,000 LEED projects engaged worldwide since the program's inception, OWC is one of less than three hundred to achieve the Platinum standard. In September 2010, OWC’s headquarters earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR rating for building operations that perform in the top 25 percent of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency.
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http://www.macsales.com
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- Industry
- Computer Hardware Manufacturing
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Woodstock, Illinois
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1988
- Specialties
- mac, Macintosh, accessories, Apple, MacBook, iMac, iphone, iPod, OS X, memory, storage, iPad, and upgrades
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8 Galaxy Way
Woodstock, Illinois 60098, US
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"Strada’s peer-to-peer collaboration platform enables video content professionals to access, share, and review large video files stored on local drives anywhere in the world without needing to upload anything to the cloud. OWC provides innovative, high-performance technology solutions that empower creative professionals to achieve their creative and business goals. OWC aims to create a world where technology enables imagination, offering tools from capture to collaboration to completion with minimal environmental impact." Other World Computing https://lnkd.in/eBWCYRgE
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macOS Tahoe 26.2 introduces a built-in virtual ring light, improving on-camera lighting directly at the system level. Better illumination, fewer shadows, and no additional hardware required, a small update that makes a meaningful difference for video calls, remote collaboration, and content creation. Have you tried it yet?
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Sharing this exclusive holiday offering for our community, from our friends at Other World Computing...
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Other World Computing reposted this
Strada’s peer-to-peer collaboration platform helps video professionals access, share, and review large video files stored on local drives anywhere in the world, without requiring cloud uploads. Other World Computing OWC provides high-performance technology solutions for creative professionals and aims to create a world where tools spanning capture, collaboration, and completion have minimal environmental impact. https://lnkd.in/eVV8sqK6
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Appreciate the opportunity to share our perspective on why the future of tech must include repairability, reuse, and more balanced cloud/on-prem strategies. OWC has always believed that smarter, longer-lasting technology benefits everyone, from end users to the planet.
♻️ OWC: Built for Repair, Reuse, and the Circular Economy ♻️ In my latest 🎙️ Technology Reseller News podcast, I spoke with Lawrence O'Connor, Founder of Other World Computing (OWC), about why extending the life of technology matters more than ever. 💡 OWC’s philosophy is simple: help customers get more value, performance, and longevity from the technology they already own. From upgrades and connectivity to high-performance storage, OWC builds tools that just work—and stay out of the way once they do. 🔄 Long before we called it the circular economy, OWC was supporting repair, reuse, and second-life technology. Today, that commitment extends into ITAD, secure data destruction, recertification, and strong partnerships across the channel. 🛠️ OWC is also a vocal advocate for Right to Repair, helping push legislation that protects repairability, sustainability, and long-term value—across tech, agriculture, and beyond. ☁️➡️🏠 The conversation also explored why many organizations are rethinking cloud-only strategies and rediscovering the performance, control, and economics of on-prem and hybrid infrastructure. 🌐 Learn more: https://www.owc.com/ #ASCDI #ITAD #CircularEconomy #RightToRepair #Sustainability #DataStorage #OnPrem #HybridCloud #TechnologyResellerNews #OWC
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Before the helicopters, before the blockbuster shoots, Ty Evans was just a kid with a skateboard and a camera, chasing motion, creativity, and possibility. That early DIY energy still fuels everything he creates today. Hear more of Ty's story on @michaelvalinsky's The Making Of show. Link in the comments!
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This is exactly the kind of challenge we hear from filmmakers every day, and why this partnership is so meaningful. Strada’s peer-to-peer workflow combined with OWC’s high-performance hardware gives creators a faster, more predictable, and more cost-effective way to collaborate without sacrificing security or control. Excited for what’s ahead and looking forward to building this next chapter together at NAB 2026.
You just wrapped a shoot. 2TB of footage. And now you’re staring at an upload bar that says “14 hours remaining.” Every filmmaker knows this moment. The client needs to review dailies. Your colorist is in another country. The editor is waiting. And you’re held hostage by cloud upload speeds and storage fees that scale with every project. What if you could skip all of it? Strada, the platform built by Michael Cioni and Peter Cioni, just landed a strategic investment from Other World Computing. And for anyone working in video production, this partnership matters. Their approach flips the model: share footage directly from your drives to collaborators anywhere in the world. No upload. No cloud storage fees. No per-seat pricing. Your hard drive becomes the cloud. Now pair that with OWC’s storage hardware, and suddenly you have an ecosystem built specifically for how filmmakers actually work. Both companies will share a booth at NAB 2026, which tells you where this is heading. Cloud storage changed our industry. But maybe it’s not the final answer. Full breakdown in my latest for CineD 👇 🔗 Link in comments #filmmaking #cinematography #postproduction #videoproduction #filmmakersoflinkedin
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#Media #collaboration startup #Strada has announced a significant investment from Other World Computing (OWC). https://lnkd.in/eaueY-mp
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Excited to build with you!
Strada has received a strategic investment from Other World Computing, marking a major milestone in our fundraising journey and accelerating our product roadmap. We’re excited to build the future of media collaboration alongside a leader in high performance workflow technology. Read More: https://lnkd.in/g9WqnGiV
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