Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Panasas is a private data storage company specializing in network-attached storage (NAS) solutions for technical computing environments. The company's core mission is to provide high-performance, reliable, and scalable storage solutions tailored for high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) workloads. Panasas offers products such as PanFS on ActiveStor Ultra and the VDURA Data Platform, which are designed to deliver unmatched reliability, speed, and cost efficiency for large-scale data management.
Key people affiliated with Panasas include CEO Ken Claffey. The company has received seed funding from Mohr Davidow Ventures. Notable achievements include the development of their flagship products, which have significantly impacted the HPC and AI data storage markets by offering innovative solutions that meet the demanding requirements of these fields. Panasas continues to influence the industry by pushing the boundaries of data storage technology, ensuring that organizations can manage their data with greater efficiency and reliability.
