OpenDrives Named to the 2026 CRN Storage 100 Software-Defined Storage List
OpenDrives Recognized in the “50 Coolest Software-Defined Storage Vendors” for Media-Centric Infrastructure Solutions, Data Mobility, and New Storage Economics.
OpenDrives, Inc., a developer of data storage management software for video and rich media environments, today announced its inclusion in the 2026 CRN® Storage 100 list. Selected by the CRN editorial team at The Channel Company, OpenDrives was highlighted among the 50 Coolest Software-Defined Storage Vendors for its developments in data mobility, unlocked hardware configurations, storage management observability, and alternative data storage monetization models.
The annual CRN Storage 100 highlights technology vendors operating within the IT channel. Honorees are recognized for engineering storage solutions that enable channel partners, systems integrators, and enterprise customers to update their data operations. The list serves as a reference for decision-makers seeking capabilities across software-defined infrastructure, multi-cloud management, and operational resilience.
OpenDrives was recognized for software that addresses hybrid data management and cloud expenditure for media and entertainment organizations. The company provides vendor-agnostic data storage solutions across remote, on-premises, and hybrid cloud environments using software-defined architectures and fixed pricing structures.
How Media-Centric Enterprises Manage Unstructured Data and Workflows
The recognition from CRN acknowledges OpenDrives’ work in developing modernized media-centric data storage solutions:
- Atlas Data Storage & Management Platform: OpenDrives’ core platform that offers a growing list of certified hardware options, adaptable software feature bundles, and an unlimited capacity licensing model.
- Astraeus Data Services Platform: A cloud-native solution designed to unify and orchestrate application and workflow management across distributed data storage systems.
- OpenDrives Edge: A hybrid cloud-edge tool that provides remote production teams with local LAN-level transfer speeds and alternative cloud data access.
- Corporate Creative Solution: A dedicated solution designed for corporate video departments, agency teams, and enterprise IT managers.
“Receiving a spot on the CRN Storage 100 validates our drive to remove friction from complex video production workflows so customers can focus on their business outcomes,” stated Trevor Morgan, CEO of OpenDrives. “Media organizations today are operating across highly decentralized teams while managing exploding data volumes and navigating rapid, yet uncertain shifts in AI and other emerging technologies. Our priority remains giving customers full control over their data—wherever they are created or accessed—so they can utilize and monetize their media content.”
Expanding Strategic Flexibility and Upcoming Software Enhancements
OpenDrives continues to broaden its software portfolio around core pillars such as hardware compatibility and cost-predictable pricing structures. The company offers unlimited capacity licensing, allowing enterprises to scale their storage volume under a fixed per-controller software fee. Customers can also select composable software feature bundles based on their workflow requirements and budget.
Building on this momentum, OpenDrives released Atlas software version 2.11 in August 2026, introducing:
- Direct UI-based SMB audit management
- Expanded observability and monitoring via native SMB and NFS node exporters
- Native Microsoft Azure Blob mount support
- Advanced disk prefailure monitoring (v2) and improved disk lifecycle management
- Access to OpenDrives Edge through the integrated Containers Marketplace
About OpenDrives
Based in Los Angeles, California, OpenDrives is a software-defined provider of video and rich media storage management workflow solutions. OpenDrives helps organizations manage, move, and optimize video datasets across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
To learn more about OpenDrives, visit www.opendrives.com.
Company Details
Organization: Desert Moon Communications
Contact Person: Harriet Diener
Website: https://desertmoon.tv/
Email: harriet@desertmoon.tv
City: Los Angeles
State: California
Country: United States
Release Id: 10092648948