DDN Unveils AI Infrastructure xFusionAI for Training and Inference Platforms in One Product
Combines EXAScaler parallel file system with Infinia’s AI-native
This is a Press Release edited by StorageNewsletter.com on March 18, 2025 at 2:02 pmDDN (DataDirect Networks Inc.) is unveiling xFusionAI, an AI infrastructure that merges best-in-class training and inference performance into a single, highly optimized platform.
Designed for next-gen agentic AI architectures, xFusionAI delivers cost-effective acceleration of vector databases, memory-augmented transformers, and knowledge graphs, enabling enterprises to train and deploy AI models at scales previously thought impossible.
xFusionAI combines the power of DDN’s EXAScaler parallel file system with Infinia’s AI-native scalability, elasticity, and performance, creating a hybrid platform that reshapes AI workflows for enterprises, hyperscalers, and research institutions.
Breaking the Barriers of AI Scale and Performance
AI models are growing exponentially – from lightweight architectures like DeepSeek to multi-tens-of-trillions parameter models – and xFusionAI is purpose-built to handle them all.
xFusionAI: Revolutionizing AI Infrastructure with Unmatched Speed and Efficiency
The next-gen hybrid solution – xFusionAI – is designed to support everything from massive, multi-trillion-parameter models to lightweight frameworks like DeepSeek.
Key Benefits:
- 100x Faster LLM Training – Accelerates critical AI training phases, drastically reducing time-to-insight.
- 10x Boost in RAG Performance – Enables real-time, knowledge-driven AI applications at scale.
- 60% Lower Inference Costs – Powers trillion-parameter models efficiently, making real-time AI economically viable.
Enterprise-Tested, Industry-Validated
AI innovators are already experiencing game-changing results with xFusionAI:
- Supermicro reports 15x faster AI data center workflows, unlocking unprecedented efficiency in model training and deployment.
- Enterprise customers achieve radical improvements in multimodal AI, from high-speed RAG pipelines to autonomous decision-making systems.
- AI scaling across environments, including on-premises, cloud, and air-gapped systems.
Bold Vision: Speed Meets Scale
The company’s xFusionAI is a breakthrough that merges the best of DDN’s legacy with its future. By combining unmatched performance and scalability, it delivers the ultimate AI infrastructure – one that tech analysts and enterprise AI leaders alike will see as the gold standard.
“xFusionAI is the convergence of AI’s past, present, and future,” said Sven Oehme, CTO, DDN. “It brings together the raw performance of EXAScaler with the intelligent scalability of Infinia, delivering a true ‘best of both worlds’ platform that revolutionizes AI infrastructure.”