DDN Named to Fast Company’s 2025 “Next Big Things in Tech” for Breakthrough in AI & Data Intelligence

DataDirect Networks (DDN) has been honored by Fast Company in its 2025 “Next Big Things in Tech” list for its innovations in AI and data intelligence, highlighting its role in shaping the future of data infrastructure.

This recognition speaks to DDN’s efforts to redefine how enterprises handle data at massive scale supporting demanding workloads in AI, high-performance computing, and generative applications.

Why DDN Earned a Spot on the List

1. Reinventing Data as the Backbone of Intelligence

DDN is positioning itself not just as a storage company, but as a data intelligence provider: its platforms are designed to accelerate AI workflows, optimize GPU utilization, and make data infrastructure a first-class enabler of discovery.

2. Performance, Scale & Efficiency for Critical Workloads

The company’s architecture emphasizes ultra-low latency, massive scale, and real-time access—qualities essential for training and inference at scale. This allows users to run large models, federated AI, scientific simulations, and more without performance bottlenecks.

3. Broad Industry Impact & Use Cases

DDN’s technology supports ambitious projects across sectors healthcare, scientific research, sovereignty initiatives, enterprise AI, and national infrastructure. Its clients use DDN systems to power genome analysis, climate modeling, digital twins, and other compute-intensive domains.

4. Visibility & Thought Leadership

By landing on Fast Company’s Next Big Things list, DDN gains recognition beyond the storage and infrastructure community. This helps cast data infrastructure innovation into the broader narrative of technology transformation.

What This Recognition Suggests for the Industry

• Data infrastructure is becoming a strategic differentiator, not just a cost center
• As AI models grow, the demand for high-performance, scalable, AI-native storage will surge
• Companies that tie data and compute intelligently will lead the next wave of enterprise transformation
• Visibility in broad tech media helps infrastructure players attract new users, talent, and partner ecosystems

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