NetApp to Acquire DataPelago to Boost AI Data Activation at Storage Layer
Jul 16, 2026, 12:33 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Acquisition augments NetApp's AI data-activation capability, offering potential revenue expansion and stronger enterprise deal flow; however, lack of terms and integration risk may limit immediate upside.
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NetApp announced the acquisition of DataPelago to embed GPU-accelerated data processing at the storage layer, enabling zero-copy activation for AI. DataPelago’s Nucleus engine promises up to 80% lower infrastructure costs and up to 10x faster performance, potentially expanding enterprise AI deployments and cross-sell opportunities with NetApp's ecosystem.
NetApp buys DataPelago to GPU-accelerate data at storage layer. This enables zero-copy AI activation on data at rest.
DataPelago's Nucleus cuts infra costs up to 80% and speeds workloads up to 10x.
DataPelago will operate as a NetApp subsidiary; integration aims to speed AI deployment across enterprises.
NetApp cites partnerships with Cisco, Google Cloud, Red Hat, SK Telecom as growth signals.
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