CRN lists Infinidat as a cool vendor

CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, names Infinidat, a Lenovo company, as one of the “50 Coolest Software-Defined Storage Vendors of 2026.”   The honour is part of the 2026 CRN Storage 100 list and marks the seventh consecutive year Infinidat has earned a place on the publication’s prestigious annual ranking.

“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,” says Eric Herzog, Chief Marketing Officer, 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.  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, 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 like Infinidat on the 50 Coolest Software-Defined Storage Vendors list are recognized for innovative software, services, and cloud-enabled storage. Unlike the CRN Storage 100, which highlights broader industry impact and partnerships, this list helps solution providers identify key storage technologies such as software-defined storage, data protection, multi-cloud, and cyber 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,” adds Jennifer Follett, Vice President, U.S. Content, Executive Editor, 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.