NetApp Continues to Power Ducati into the Next MotoGP World Championship
16 November 2021 - 12:00AM
Business Wire
NetApp extends its collaboration to accelerate
Ducati Corse’s digital transformation and deliver fast, reliable
access to real-time data from anywhere in the world
NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), a global cloud-led, data-centric
software company, announced the extension of its partnership with
the Ducati Corse motorcycle racing team at the completion of the
2021 MotoGP World Championship race in Valencia, Spain. For the
next two years, NetApp will continue to help advance Ducati’s
performance in the MotoGP World Championship, the world’s most
prestigious motorcycle racing competition.
The collaboration between Ducati (part of the Volkswagen Group),
through its Ducati Corse division, and NetApp began in 2018 in a
bid to maximize the use of data to improve performance within the
world of racing. NetApp and Ducati are expanding their work
together to accelerate digital transformation by:
- Optimizing 3D product design in complex development projects by
implementing a new virtual desktop environment, allowing engineers
to collaborate efficiently all over the world. As part of this
improvement, engineers and developers can securely leverage and
archive any project data, using the rich functionalities of NetApp
StorageGRID object storage.
- Automating the racing team’s data workflow before, during and
after the race. Engineers can support their team’s success, both
remotely and on-site to maximize the power of information for the
win.
- Supporting the overall evolution of the information technology
strategy through collaboration between Ducati and the Professional
Services teams at NetApp.
“We are delighted to build on the collaboration with NetApp,
which has developed well over the past four years,” said Luigi
Dall'Igna, General Manager at Ducati Corse. “We look forward to
working together to continue to optimize our performance with the
limitless possibilities that the power of data can bring to the
motorbike racing world.”
“Leading a winning team requires exploring new ways to succeed
and finding any edge to beat the competition,” said Cesar Cernuda,
President at NetApp. “Our partnership and momentum with Ducati
Corse are thriving and the team secured three of the top five
placements in world standings this year. We are proud to support
the ongoing digital transformation of Ducati into a winning,
data-driven company.”
About NetApp
NetApp is a global cloud-led, data-centric software company that
empowers organizations to lead with data in the age of accelerated
digital transformation. The company provides systems, software and
cloud services that enable them to run their applications optimally
from data center to cloud, whether they are developing in the
cloud, moving to the cloud, or creating their own cloudlike
experiences on premises. With solutions that perform across diverse
environments, NetApp helps organizations build their own data
fabric and securely deliver the right data, services and
applications to the right people—anytime, anywhere. Learn more at
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About Ducati
Founded in 1926, since 1946 Ducati has been manufacturing
sport-inspired motorcycles characterised by high-performance
engines, innovative design and cutting-edge technology. Ducati
factory is located in Bologna’s Borgo Panigale district. The model
range covers several market segments with the following families:
Diavel, XDiavel, Hypermotard, Monster, Multistrada, SuperSport,
Panigale and Streetfighter. In 2015, Ducati presented the Ducati
Scrambler: a new brand made of bikes, accessories and apparel that
that stands out for its creativity and self-expression. In 2020
Ducati unveiled the Multistrada V4, the world's first motorcycle
equipped with front and rear radar, which with its technology marks
a new milestone for the world of two wheels. Ducati iconic
motorcycles, together with an extensive range of bike accessories
and technical and lifestyle apparel, are distributed in 90
countries worldwide. In 2020 Ducati delivered 48,042 bikes to
customers. Ducati competes in both MotoGP and Superbike World
Championships. The Company has been racing in the MotoGP category
since 2003 and has won the Constructors' World Title in 2020 and
2021. Furthermore, Ducati was World Champion in the 2007 season,
winning both Constructors' and Riders' Title. In Superbike, Ducati
has won 17 Manufacturer's Titles and 14 Rider's Titles.
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