Panasas

About

VDURA, formerly known as Panasas, is a prominent data storage company that specializes in high-performance solutions for AI and High-Performance Computing (HPC) workloads. Founded in 1999 by Garth Gibson and William Courtright, the company has a strong engineering foundation and is recognized for its PanFS parallel file system, which provides scalable and reliable data storage for demanding applications. With a focus on software-defined storage, VDURA enhances industry standards for reliability, simplicity, and scalability in AI and HPC environments. The company's ActiveStor technology utilizes the PanFS operating system and DirectFlow protocol to deliver efficient storage solutions. VDURA serves a diverse range of customers, including notable organizations like Airbus, Harvard Medical School, NASA, and Northrop Grumman, as well as various universities.