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AI DATA FIRM DDN SEEKS FUNDING BY YEAR-END

AI DESK1 MIN READ
SAT, JUL 25, 2026

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DDN, a data hardware and software provider serving major tech companies, plans to raise additional capital before 2024 closes, CEO Alex Bouzari announced.

DDN works with a roster of high-profile partners and customers, including Nvidia, Google, and Salesforce. The company specializes in infrastructure supporting artificial intelligence operations, positioning it at the center of the current AI infrastructure buildout. The funding push comes as investment in AI and data center technology remains a priority for major tech firms and investors. DDN's focus on data solutions aligns with the growing demand for infrastructure to train and deploy large language models and other AI systems. The company's existing partnerships with industry leaders suggest confidence in its technology. Nvidia's involvement as a partner is particularly significant given the chipmaker's central role in the AI boom. Details on the funding round's size and timeline remain limited. The announcement reflects broader activity in the AI infrastructure sector as companies race to secure resources for data center expansion and AI compute capabilities.

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