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DDN has once again proven its leadership in driving AI and data innovation after being named to Fast Company’s 2025 Next Big Things in Tech list. The recognition celebrates companies that are shaping the future of technology and redefining how the world interacts with data and intelligence.
DDN named to Fast Company’s Next Big Things in Tech 2025 list.
Honored for groundbreaking advancements in AI and data intelligence.
Recognized in the Data category for enabling transformative innovation.
CEO Alex Bouzari highlights data as the foundation of discovery.
DDN’s platforms power global innovation across healthcare, enterprise, and national security.
Fast Company acknowledges DDN’s role in defining the future of intelligent technology.
Fast Company’s 2025 Next Big Things in Tech list spotlights DDN as a global trailblazer in AI and data intelligence. This recognition celebrates the company’s ongoing commitment to enabling groundbreaking technological advancements that elevate industries and change how organizations approach data-driven innovation.
“This recognition from Fast Company is a testament to our relentless pursuit of excellence and the incredible partnerships we share with our customers,” said Alex Bouzari, CEO and Co-Founder of DDN.
Built on the principle that data forms the foundation of discovery, DDN continues to pioneer intelligent data infrastructure that supports the world’s most ambitious AI workloads. The company’s recognition in the Data category reflects its global impact across research, enterprise, and national-scale innovation systems.
DDN’s intelligent data platform delivers unmatched performance, scalability, and efficiency required for complex AI and HPC environments. Its solutions are behind advancements that extend from healthcare research and astrophysics to sovereign AI initiatives and enterprise AI adoption. By powering these vital industries, DDN provides the infrastructure that drives data intelligence at an unprecedented scale.
“Data is no longer just the fuel of progress—it’s the DNA of intelligence. And AI is how humanity learns to evolve from it. Together, they’re transforming every industry, every economy, and ultimately, the way the world thinks. At DDN, we’re not just participating in this revolution—we’re defining it. Our technologies power the most ambitious AI initiatives on Earth, helping innovators and visionaries unleash human potential on a global scale. This recognition from Fast Company is a testament to our relentless pursuit of excellence and the incredible partnerships we share with our customers,” said Alex Bouzari, CEO and Co-Founder of DDN.
Fast Company’s editor-in-chief Brendan Vaughan added, “Next Big Things in Tech is both a snapshot of the most interesting tech of the moment and a crystal ball that predicts the next several years. We congratulate DDN and the other honorees for their vision and innovation.”
DDN’s selection underscores its position at the convergence of artificial intelligence and data infrastructure — empowering enterprises to harness information as intelligence, and intelligence as transformation. Its solutions are redefining what’s possible for organizations across the globe in the age of intelligent innovation.
For full details and to view the complete list of honorees, visit Fast Company’s Next Big Things in Tech list.
DDN is the world’s 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.
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