Milpitas, Calif., July 13, 2026 — VDURA, a leader in AI and high-performance computing data infrastructure, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has selected VDURA as a 2026 CRN Tech Innovator Awards finalist for its the VDURA Data Platform in the Storage Enterprise category.
These annual CRN awards spotlight innovative technology vendors in the IT channel. The finalists were selected in 30 distinct technology categories across areas such as cloud, storage, networking and security by a panel of CRN editors after closely reviewing hundreds of vendor entries and solution provider testimonials. They select finalists based on multiple criteria, including key capabilities, uniqueness, technological ingenuity, and ability to address customer and partner technology needs.
The VDURA Data Platform is purpose-built for the demands of modern AI and HPC workloads, combining a fully parallel, microservices-based architecture with intelligent tiering across flash and high-density disk. The platform delivers GPU-saturating throughput alongside more than eleven nines of data durability, giving organizations the velocity they need for training, checkpointing, and inference — without compromising on availability or cost efficiency.
At a time of unprecedented flash price volatility, the VDURA Data Platform gives channel partners a differentiated answer for customers building AI infrastructure: a software-driven approach that sizes flash to performance requirements and places everything else on more economical media, all within a single global namespace.
“The 2026 CRN Tech Innovator Awards finalists represent the most forward-thinking offerings shaping the future of the IT channel,” said Jennifer Follett, Vice President, U.S. Content, Executive Editor, CRN, The Channel Company. “Each finalist brings a clear vision to market, addressing real-world challenges while delivering measurable value to partners and customers alike. We congratulate this year’s finalists on their commitment to innovation, partner success and meaningful impact across the technology ecosystem.”
“Being named a 2026 CRN Tech Innovator Awards finalist recognizes what we set out to build: a data platform where velocity meets durability,” said Ken Claffey, CEO, VDURA. “AI infrastructure is being reshaped by economics as much as by performance, and our partners are on the front line of that conversation with customers. This recognition from CRN validates the value they are delivering every day with the VDURA Data Platform.”
2026 Tech Innovator Awards finalists will be spotlighted online at crn.com/techinnovators starting July 13. Winners will be announced online on Aug. 5.
About VDURA
VDURA is at the forefront of AI and HPC data storage and management, catering to on-premises, public cloud, and hybrid environments. Renowned for its unparalleled blend of performance, durability, and reliability, VDURA’s Data Platform builds upon a legacy of pioneering work in unlocking the full potential of data. Through the Velocity Partner Program, VDURA empowers partners with comprehensive tools, resources, and support to accelerate growth and drive customer innovation. To learn more, please visit VDURA.com.
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.