VAST Data Unveils AI Operating Enhancements

At VAST Forward 2026, VAST Data unveiled PolicyEngine and TuningEngine, alongside GPU-accelerated CNode-X servers and the Polaris control plane. The PolicyEngine enforces fine-grained, inline policies while TuningEngine automates model fine-tuning and continuous learning; CNode-X integrates NVIDIA libraries to accelerate queries, retrieval and inference (up to 44% faster queries, 80% lower costs). These features target secure, scalable, agentic enterprise AI, shipping by end of 2026.
Scoring Rationale
Official, broad product launch with measurable performance gains and enterprise controls; vendor-centric focus slightly limits universal applicability.
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