DDN
DDN provides advanced data storage and management solutions for various industries, including academic research, federal, energy, and financial services, with a strong presence in AI and HPC environments.
Services
DDN offers a comprehensive suite of services, including AI storage, AI data management, cloud services, HPC (High-Performance Computing) storage, and NAS (Network Attached Storage) solutions. Their professional services extend to training and various support options, including global services and technical support. DDN provides tailored support plans such as standard, basic, and premium, with varied technical support and service level objectives.
Products
DDN's product lineup includes several specialized solutions such as the AI400X2 Appliance, the Lustre File System (EXAScaler), and Data Management & Protection Software. They also offer Storage Monitoring Software (DDN Insight) and NVMe Storage Platforms. The DDN Infinia is their next-generation data services platform for multi-cloud environments, providing multi-tenancy and a dynamic storage engine. These products are employed in diverse areas ranging from AI and machine learning to HPC workloads.
Sector Solutions
DDN serves a variety of industries, including academic research, federal, energy, financial services, life sciences, manufacturing, media, and video surveillance. In the energy sector, their EXAScaler solution assists in reducing discovery times and streamlining workflows. The company has a 20-year history of providing optimized solutions for academic research institutions. Their IntelliFlash systems support multi-petabyte SAN and NAS workloads, delivering optimized SSD-to-HDD ratios for various environments.
Cloud and AI Solutions
DDN's EXAScaler Cloud is designed specifically for AI, machine learning, and HPC workloads, and it is available on major cloud platforms. DDN DataFlow is a key software solution for managing data workflows in multi-cloud environments, supporting migration, backup, and synchronization across different storage platforms. These solutions enable organizations to handle complex data sets effectively in multi-cloud settings.
Global Presence
DDN maintains multiple office locations worldwide, including the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Their storage appliances are deployed behind tens of thousands of NVIDIA DGX systems, supporting some of the most advanced supercomputers in the world, such as NVIDIA's Selene, Cambridge-1, and EOS. Over the years, DDN has garnered numerous awards and accolades for its contributions to AI and HPC storage solutions.