Chatsworth, Calif., April 6, 2026 — DDN, the global leader in AI and data intelligence solutions, announced today that it has been named by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, to the 2026 CRN AI 100 list in the AI Infrastructure and Edge Computing category.
Now in its third year, the AI 100 list recognizes vendors at the leading edge of the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence landscape across cloud, infrastructure, and edge computing, software, data and analytics, and security. Their commitment to AI innovation empowers IT channel partners to build their own AI tech stacks, create AI-based solutions that improve customer outcomes, and access new opportunities for growth in 2026 and beyond.
Chosen by a panel of CRN editors, vendors on the AI 100 list are notable for the strength of their AI portfolios, commitment to innovation, and ability to support IT channel partners as they bring AI solutions to life.
DDN was recognized for its leadership in helping channel partners and customers deploy AI infrastructure that delivers real-world performance, scalability, and reliability—at the speed enterprise AI demands. Through DDN’s AI and data intelligence solutions, including its EXA and Infinia platforms, DDN enables partners to support high-performance AI pipelines across training, inference, RAG, and edge-to-cloud environments—helping customers maximize GPU utilization, accelerate time-to-value, and reduce the cost of AI at scale.
“Being named to CRN’s 2026 AI 100 list is a meaningful validation of the work DDN is doing to help the channel bring enterprise AI to life,” said Wendy Stusrud, VP, WW Channel Sales at DDN. “AI success depends on infrastructure that is purpose-built for real-world outcomes—performance, reliability, and efficiency at scale. We’re proud to partner with the channel to deliver the data intelligence platforms that keep GPUs productive and help organizations deploy AI faster, more securely, and more cost-effectively.”
“We’re thrilled to recognize the technology vendors on the 2026 AI 100 list for their commitment to advancing artificial intelligence across the IT channel,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, Executive Editor, CRN, at The Channel Company. “As AI transformation accelerates, the demand for innovative offerings that help channel partners meet customer expectations and sharpen their competitive edge continues to grow. Congratulations to this year’s honorees for standing out in such a fast-moving AI landscape.” The 2026 CRN AI 100 list will be featured online at crn.com/ai100 beginning April 6.
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.
About DDN
DDN is the world’s leading provider of AI data storage and data management platforms, powering over 20 years of innovation across HPC, enterprise, and the largest AI deployments on Earth. With its EXA, Infinia, and intelligent data management platforms, DDN delivers unmatched performance, scale, and business value for customers building next-generation AI factories, hyperscale clouds, and Sovereign AI initiatives. DDN is the trusted partner for thousands of the world’s most data-intensive organizations, including the leading national labs, research institutions, enterprises, hyperscalers, financial firms, and autonomous vehicle innovators. For more information, visit www.ddn.com.
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