CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Infinidat, a Lenovo company, as one of the “50 Coolest Software-Defined Storage Vendors of 2026.” This recognition, which is part of the 2026 CRN Storage 100 list, marks the seventh consecutive year that Infinidat has been included on CRN’s prestigious annual list.

“Being named as one of the ‘coolest’ storage vendors of 2026 reflects Infinidat’s dedication to bringing best-in-class high-end enterprise storage solutions to our enterprise customers through our powerful network of global channel partners,” said Eric Herzog, CMO at Infinidat. “We continue to advance enterprise storage by delivering exceptional business value – an 8.7-month payback with 3-year ROI of 140% – and technical excellence to our enterprise customers. At the same time, Infinidat continues to create new opportunities for partners to increase their revenues and profitability.”

CRN’s latest recognition of Infinidat as a leader in enterprise storage adds to the awards and accolades that Infinidat has already received in 2026 for its work in the channel. Infinidat benefits from its strong partnership with the channel, while putting partners in an excellent position to win deals.

Earlier this year, Infinidat’s Partner Program received a 5-star rating by CRN for the fifth consecutive year, and Infinidat’s channel leadership team has also earned special recognition. Mitch Diodato, Senior Director, Global Channel Sales at Infinidat, was included on the 2026 CRN® Channel Chiefs list, while James “JT” Lewis, Infinidat’s Director of Channel Sales for EMEA and APJ, and Regional Sales Director for DACH and France, was included on the 2026 CRN® Channel Leaders EMEA list.

Companies, such as Infinidat, on the 50 Coolest Software-Defined Storage Vendors list are recognized for bringing innovative software capabilities, services and cloud connectivity to storage technology. It stands out from the CRN Storage 100, which spotlights storage vendors for transformational advantages, cutting-edge technology, and high-impact strategic partnerships. The list serves as a valuable resource for solution providers looking to optimize their portfolios with critical storage solutions in areas such as software-defined storage, next-generation data protection, storage management, hybrid multi-cloud, and cyber storage resilience.

“We’re proud to recognize the companies on this year’s Storage 100 for their deep commitment to partnering with the channel to deliver truly transformative storage solutions,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, Executive Editor at CRN, The Channel Company. “These vendors continue to push meaningful innovation in storage while evolving partner strategies that drive success across the entire channel ecosystem.”

To view Infinidat on CRN’s 50 Coolest Software-Defined Storage Vendors list for 2026, click here.

Infinidat, a Lenovo company, is a global leader in high-end enterprise storage solutions. Infinidat offers a broad portfolio of cyber resilient enterprise storage solutions and next generation data protection capabilities for AI-ready data infrastructures. Infinidat has redefined high-end enterprise storage, delivering exceptional performance, 100% availability, cyber storage resilience, automation, efficiency, and white glove service. For more information, explore www.infinidat.com.