Tebibyte (TiB)
The tebibyte, symbol TiB, equals 1,099,511,627,776 bytes (1,024 GiB) and was introduced by the IEC in 1998. This binary unit provides precision for storage systems, servers, and cloud infrastructure, eliminating confusion between TB (decimal) and TiB (binary) in technical contexts. Tebibytes are essential for accurate reporting and planning in data centers, enterprise IT, and software development. Standardization supports consistency in global computing practices.
Bit (b)
The bit, symbol b, is the fundamental unit of digital information. Short for binary digit, it was introduced in 1948 by Claude Shannon in his work on information theory. A bit represents either 0 or 1, forming the basis of modern computing and digital communication. Bits measure data transfer, storage efficiency, and computational processes. Individually small, billions of bits combine to store files, images, and programs, making the bit essential in the digital era.