VDURA

VDURA is an American software-defined storage company that develops data infrastructure specifically for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads. Headquartered in San Jose, California, the company's mission is to redefine AI-era data storage by providing solutions that eliminate traditional tradeoffs between performance, operational reliability, and economics.

The company's core offering is the VDURA Data Platform (VDP), a modular software-defined storage system. This platform integrates parallel file system capabilities with the resilience and cost efficiency of object storage, featuring a microservices architecture, the VeLO metadata engine, and advanced data management functionalities like Kubernetes CSI integration, end-to-end encryption, and V-ScaleFlow tiering technology. VDURA markets its solutions across diverse data-intensive sectors, including life sciences, energy exploration, finance, government research, media production, and dedicated AI training and simulation environments.

VDURA, which rebranded from Panasas on May 7, 2024, has been actively enhancing its market position and product offerings. Recent developments include the introduction of the Flash Volatility Index and Storage Economics Optimizer Tool in January 2026 to help manage flash pricing risks, and the appointment of Craig Bernero and Eddie White to its Board of Directors in February 2026. The company's V12 Data Platform was recognized as the "AI Data Management Solution of the Year" in the 2026 AI Breakthrough Awards, and VDURA announced a partnership with Wasabi Technologies in August 2026. Ken Claffey serves as the CEO, leading the company's focus on providing modern data storage infrastructure for the evolving demands of AI and HPC.