Seagate Technology PLC is a leading global provider of data storage solutions, primarily focusing on hard disk drives (HDDs), solid-state drives (SSDs), and data storage systems. Founded in 1979 by Al Shugart, Tom Mitchell, Doug Mahon, Finis Conner, and Syed Iftikar, the company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with operational headquarters in Cupertino, California.