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Aerospike named a finalist for “Most innovative data platform” in SiliconAngle Media’s 2026 Tech Innovation CUBEd Awards

Aerospike has been named a finalist in the 2026 Tech Innovation CUBEd Awards, recognizing its impact on real-time, always-on, mission-critical applications.

January 27, 2026 | 3 min read
Alex Patino
Alexander Patino
Solutions Content Leader

As demand for real-time and AI-driven applications accelerates, Aerospike’s approach to high-performance data is standing out across the industry. Aerospike has been named a finalist in the “Most Innovative Data Platform” category of SiliconANGLE Media’s 2026 Tech Innovation CUBEd Awards, reflecting our leadership in high-performance data infrastructure for AI and real-time applications.

The Tech Innovation CUBEd Awards by SiliconANGLE Media recognize the companies, platforms, and leaders shaping the future of enterprise and B2B technology. Being named a finalist validates the work we’ve been doing to meet your needs and is an honor for our team. 

Innovation shaped by real-world demands

At Aerospike, innovation is shaped by the real-world demands you face every day. The applications you run are always on, user-facing, and expected to perform consistently even as usage patterns change and scale grows.

Being named a finalist for “Most Innovative Data Platform” reflects that focus. It recognizes not just technical ambition, but the practical impact of building a data platform that CIOs trust to support user experiences as their businesses evolve.

Across industries, including AdTech/MarTech, financial services, e-commerce, gaming, and media/entertainment, Aerospike drives applications that demand low latency, high throughput, and real-time decision-making while supporting predictive AI, generative AI, and agentic AI. These systems deliver reliability and consistency at scale, ensuring user experiences perform seamlessly as usage grows and conditions change.

What this recognition represents

Being named a finalist places Aerospike among a group of companies recognized for pushing enterprise technology forward, including in AI, real-time analytics, and next-generation data platforms. This year’s Tech Innovation CUBEd Awards finalists were selected from a competitive pool, evaluated by a panel of industry experts and technology leaders.

As Dave Vellante, co-founder and co-CEO of SiliconANGLE Media, said: “The finalists in this year’s Tech Innovation CUBEd Awards are some of the most ambitious and effective innovators in technology today. Each company, product, and leader recognized has demonstrated significant vision and execution in shaping the future of B2B and B2B2C technology.”

That perspective resonates with how we approach innovation at Aerospike. Our focus has always been on building a platform that teams depend on as their applications grow, change, and face new demands over time.

Looking ahead

The Tech Innovation CUBEd Awards celebrate forward-thinking companies and technologies that are redefining what’s possible across the industry. As John Furrier, co-founder and co-CEO of SiliconANGLE Media, noted: “We recognize the achievements of these finalists, from visionary leaders to trailblazing technologies and companies that are taking industries to new heights and setting bold standards for excellence in innovation. Being a finalist in the 2026 Tech Innovation CUBEd Awards is a testament to the strength of each company’s ideas, resilience, and impact.”

As new application patterns continue to emerge, from real-time personalization to AI-driven experiences, expectations placed on data platforms continue to increase. Enterprises need systems they can rely on as they move faster and build for what comes next.

We’re proud to see Aerospike recognized as a finalist alongside other innovators in this year’s Tech Innovation CUBEd Awards, and we’re grateful to our customers and partners who continue to trust us with their most critical systems. Winners will be announced on February 26.

To learn more about the Tech Innovation CUBEd Awards, visit https://www.thecube.net/awards.

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