WDC

WDC is an acronym used by several organizations and entities across different fields. The most common references are Western Digital Corporation, World Data Center, World Dance Council, and World Darts Council.

Western Digital Corporation (WDC) is an American data storage technology company. It designs and manufactures hard disk drives, solid-state drives, memory products, and data center solutions. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in San Jose, California, it operates brands including Western Digital, SanDisk, and the WD line. The company trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol WDC and has pursued acquisitions to expand its storage portfolio, notably purchasing SanDisk in 2016.

World Data Center (WDC) refers to a historic network of data repositories established in the mid-20th century under the International Council of Scientific Unions (ICSU) to preserve and share geophysical and other scientific data. The system coordinated data access across multiple centers and regions. In the 2000s, the World Data Center framework was largely superseded by the World Data System (WDS), which continues to support global data services and long-term stewardship.

World Dance Council (WDC) is an international governing body for professional and amateur ballroom dancing. It provides organizational structure, sets competition rules, and oversees world championships in various dance disciplines. The WDC operates alongside other dance federations and national associations to promote dance sport worldwide.

World Darts Council (WDC) was the name of a breakaway group formed by professional darts players in the early 1990s, seeking to consolidate a rival circuit. In 1997 this organization became the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC), which continues to organize major darts events.