Modern semiconductor design (EDA) is straining traditional infrastructure. In a webinar with Google Cloud and NetApp, speakers highlighted how exploding data volumes and performance demands are pushing teams to modernize storage—positioning Google Cloud NetApp Volumes as a strong foundation for running EDA workloads in the cloud.
The Unique and Demanding Nature of EDA Workflows
EDA spans multiple stages with very different I/O patterns. Early design and verification generate millions of small files and require extremely low latency and high IOPS. Later physical design and signoff shift to large, sequential data flows that need high throughput and broad parallel access. Simulation and validation add yet more data that must be stored and analyzed efficiently.
The Staggering Scale of Modern Chip Development
Projects can produce hundreds of terabytes across deeply nested directories with millions—or even billions—of files. Global teams need fast, secure access to shared libraries and results. When storage becomes a bottleneck, it directly slows engineers and can delay milestones and product launches.
Beyond Compute: The Critical Role of Storage in the Cloud
While Google Cloud provides powerful compute and workload management for semiconductor design, the webinar emphasized that compute alone isn’t enough. Cloud-based EDA needs storage that delivers predictable performance at scale—where NetApp Volumes provides an enterprise-grade backbone.
Embracing Cloud Flexibility for Fluctuating Demands
EDA workloads are spiky, with intense peaks during verification and final signoff. Cloud elasticity lets teams scale compute on demand, and NetApp Volumes can scale capacity and performance alongside it—reducing the need to overbuild and maintain costly on‑prem infrastructure.
Foundational Technology for the Next Generation of Innovation
The key takeaway: storage performance and scalability are now central to semiconductor innovation. Together, Google Cloud and NetApp aim to help teams accelerate design cycles, improve resource efficiency, and support hybrid strategies as chip complexity continues to rise.
About the Speakers
Oliver Krause, Principal Product Manager at NetApp, focuses on Google Cloud NetApp Volumes. With over 25 years of experience, he helps companies of all sizes architect optimal data storage solutions.
Raja Sandireddy, Product Manager at Google Cloud, is a seasoned leader with over two decades in product management and engineering. He currently drives cloud storage innovations for Google Cloud NetApp Volumes.
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