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DDN Infinia Named CRN 2025 Product of the Year: The Only Choice for Scaling AI

CHATSWORTH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DDN, the global leader in AI and data intelligence solutions, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named DDN Infinia as a winner in the Storage – Enterprise-Class category, Customer Need subcategory, in the 2025 Products of the Year Awards.

The CRN Products of the Year Awards spotlight new or upgraded products that deliver impactful benefits to solution providers and their customers. This year’s winners have demonstrated their commitment to meeting the evolving needs of the IT channel through bold innovation and technical excellence.

Finalists were selected by the CRN editorial team across 32 technology categories and rated by solution providers with real-world experience using the products. Winners were determined for each overall category as well as three subcategories: technology, revenue and profit, and customer need.

DDN Infinia delivers unmatched enterprise-class storage performance for AI, high-performance computing (HPC), and large-scale data environments. Its extreme speed, scalability, and reliability make it the foundation for organizations serious about scaling AI initiatives. Simply put: if you want to scale with AI, DDN is your only choice.

“This recognition from CRN reinforces what we’ve been saying for years—Infinia enables our customers to unlock the full potential of AI at scale,” said Sven Oehme, CTO at DDN. “For organizations looking to accelerate AI, manage massive data, and outperform the competition, DDN is the only partner capable of delivering that combination of performance, reliability, and intelligence.”

“The 2025 CRN Products of the Year Award winners represent a bold class of innovators dedicated to delivering standout products and features that drive real results for channel partners and their customers,” said Jennifer Follett, Vice President, U.S. Content, Executive Editor, CRN, The Channel Company. “These honorees were chosen by solution providers who work with the products daily—making their insight a powerful guide for partners seeking to strengthen their portfolios. We applaud each winner and eagerly anticipate the continued innovation they’ll bring to the industry.”

The 2025 CRN Products of the Year Awards will be featured online at www.CRN.com/poty on Dec. 1.

About DDN

DDN is a leading AI and data intelligence company, empowering organizations to maximize the value of their data with end-to-end HPC and AI-focused solutions. Its customers range from the largest global enterprises and AI hyperscalers to cutting-edge research centers, all leveraging DDN’s proven data intelligence platform for scalable, secure, and high-performance AI deployments that drive 10x returns. Follow DDN: LinkedIn, X, and YouTube.

About The Channel Company

The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world's top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers, and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit thechannelco.com.

Follow The Channel Company: LinkedIn and X.

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Amanda Lee, VP, Marketing – Analyst and Public Relations
amlee@ddn.com

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