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Ace Stryker, Solidigm, Eric Bermender, Pixar & Andy Pernsteiner, VAST | VAST Forward 2026

In this interview from Vast Forward 2026, Eric Bermender, manager of data infrastructure and platform at Pixar Animation Studios, joins Andy Pernsteiner, field chief technology officer at VAST Data, and Ace Stryker of Solidigm to talk with theCUBE’s Dave Vellante about the intersection of high-performance storage and cinematic innovation. Bermender explores Pixar’s technological evolution, from the early days of "Toy Story" to the complex demands of modern AI-driven rendering. He highlights how Pixar uses VAST Data’s disaggregated shared-everything architecture to eliminate the trade-offs between performance and capacity, allowing artists to iterate faster on volumetric characters. The conversation dives into the challenge of balancing deterministic creative control with the probabilistic nature of inference engines and how a unified flash layer simplifies the data pipeline. The panel also breaks down the collaboration between VAST and Solidigm to deliver cost-efficient, lightning-fast storage through optimized QLC NAND. Stryker and Pernsteiner discuss how they are removing infrastructure bottlenecks to provide guaranteed latency for real-time artistic workflows. Bermender also shares how Pixar is integrating AI for preemptive diagnostics to avoid storage hangs, ensuring that hardware remains a transparent enabler for the next generation of stylized storytelling. From managing petabyte-scale render farms to navigating global supply constraints, the discussion illustrates how Pixar is leveraging the VAST AI Operating System to bridge the gap between legacy storage and deep learning requirements. Find more SiliconANGLE news and analysis https://siliconangle.com/ Follow theCUBE's wall-to-wall event coverage https://siliconangle.com/events/ Learn about the latest theCUBE events https://www.thecube.net/ 00:00 - Intro 00:06 - Exploring the Future: Insights into Animation and Artistic Innovation at VAST Forward 2026 02:10 - Exploring VAST Data: From Inference Engines to Animation Challenges 04:39 - Integrating VAST Technology: Revolutionizing Pixar's Character Creation and Dynamic Pipeline Adjustments 08:17 - Optimizing Storage: Balancing Performance, Cost, and AI Solutions 11:41 - VAST's Automated Storage Management 14:30 - Addressing Storage Challenges: From Diagnosis to Impact on Production 18:20 - Innovations and Future Trends in Animation: Pixar's Unique Production and the Role of AI 21:01 - Advancements and Future Directions in Technology and AI #theCUBE #VastForward #theCUBEresearch #NYSEWired #VASTData #Solidigm #Pixar