Infinidat became a finalist for two CRN awards and received the CRN Inclusive Channel Leader recognition.

Historically, large enterprises have built IT environments based on disparate solutions: separate arrays for block data, separate ones for file systems, and completely isolated environments for object storage. This fragmentation leads to significant increases in capital and operational expenses, complicates security system settings, and creates so-called infrastructure silos. Most traditional vendors continue to treat the S3 protocol as an additional overlay, requiring the acquisition of separate corporate segment equipment. In such conditions, managing the architecture becomes overloaded, and ensuring the integrity and backup of critical data in real-time becomes a serious operational problem.

The recognition of Infinidat as a finalist in the CRN Tech Innovator Award 2026 in North America and as Infrastructure & Storage Manufacturer of the Year in Germany is a direct consequence of successfully addressing the described issues with the InfiniBox G4 platform. Based on the modern InfuzeOS operating system, this architecture eliminates the need for external protocol translation gateways. Integration of S3 support along with Fibre Channel and NFS in one system not only expands technical capabilities but also changes the storage economy for service providers. The solution provides a high level of guaranteed information availability, making high-end arrays more compact and energy-efficient.

According to the GigaOm 2026 report, where Infinidat is highlighted as a leader and innovator (Fast Mover), the company’s technological advantage lies in the deep optimization of processes. Audit mechanisms in InfuzeOS provide granular visibility of access, which is a critical requirement for multi-user environments. The platform also supports robust implementation of S3 object versioning, guaranteeing architectural cyber resilience in the event of information compromise. Simultaneously, capacity optimization and exceptional performance are achieved through the synergy of storage with the patented Neural Cache technology, which dynamically adapts to workload behavior without administrator intervention.

Analysts from GigaOm emphasize the effectiveness of Infinidat’s solutions for data-intensive sectors such as finance, telecommunications, and healthcare, where reliability affects business continuity. A practical consolidation scenario allows, for example, a large bank to place several critical infrastructure elements on a single InfiniBox array. The bank’s specialists can simultaneously deploy transaction databases with high-speed requirements, general file resources, and S3-based backup storage. The appropriate level of unification eliminates the need for maintaining several different systems and radically reduces the equipment footprint in a local data center.

The deployment of enterprise solutions requires a strong ecosystem of competent integrators and distributors. Infinidat pays strategic attention to developing a global sales channel, as evidenced by the recognition of Mitch Diodato as a leader in the CRN Inclusive Channel Leader 2026 ranking. Building inclusive coalitions, engaging the expertise of specialists with professional experience helps partners offer clients measurable value at every stage of collaboration. It is also worth noting that this is already the third such award: previously, Marketing Director Eric Herzog received it in 2024 and 2025, indicating the vendor’s deep systemic integration into the global IT channel.

Awards and market positions of Infinidat affirm the success of the new model of critical infrastructure management. The integration of cyber resilience, capacity optimization, and native support for all key protocols into the InfiniBox G4 platform forms a reliable basis for deploying artificial intelligence. Transitioning to consolidated systems becomes a strategic imperative to protect digital assets and reduce the total cost of ownership of future IT projects.

iIT Distribution as a distributor of Infinidat solutions provides professional expertise in designing and deploying modern infrastructure arrays. The iITD team supports partners at all stages — from needs analysis and architecture development to system testing and technical consulting. Thanks to understanding the specifics of the enterprise segment, iIT Distribution helps companies effectively implement world-class solutions to protect key digital data.