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Yandex Data Factory (YDF) was a B2B division of Yandex, the leading Russian search engine and one of the largest European internet companies.
Description
[edit]YDF used artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve energy efficiency in process manufacturing.[1]
Notable clients
[edit]Among their clients and partners were Intel, AstraZeneca,[2] CERN openlab,[3] Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works,[1] Gazprom Neft,[4] and Schlumberger.
Restructuring and Legacy
[edit]Following the corporate restructuring of Yandex in July 2024, the "Yandex Data Factory" brand was discontinued. The company's international assets were reorganized under the Nebius Group, an Amsterdam-based AI infrastructure company led by Arkady Volozh, which focuses on cloud computing and autonomous driving rather than industrial B2B consulting.[5] The division's Russian operations and industrial client contracts were integrated into the domestic Yandex Cloud and Yandex B2B Tech services.[6]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "MMK joins forces with Yandex Data Factory to optimise material use thanks to Big Data technology". Manufacturing Journal. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ↑ "Yandex Data Factory Partners With AstraZeneca and RUSSCO to Improve Cancer Diagnostic Methods". HPCwire. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ↑ "Yandex joins CERN openlab". CERN openlab. CERN. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ↑ "Gazprom Neft to optimise drilling and well completion with the use of artificial intelligence". BestPractice.ai. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ↑ Marrow, Alexander (2024-07-15). "Yandex split finalised as Russian assets sold in $5.4 billion deal". Reuters. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ↑ "Rebranded Yandex Launches AI Venture in Europe After Russia Exit". The Moscow Times. 2024-07-16. Retrieved 2026-01-29.