Fortinet, a global leader in cybersecurity and secure networking, has unveiled major enhancements to FortiAI, its AI-driven threat detection and security automation platform. The expanded capabilities now span the entire Fortinet Security Fabric, bringing together GenAI, agentic AI, and AIOps to help organizations:
Tonic.ai, a pioneer in data de-identification and synthesis, has announced a strategic collaboration agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS). This partnership aims to empower enterprises in regulated sectors—such as healthcare, finance, and insurance—to adopt generative AI responsibly through privacy-preserving synthetic data. As generative AI transforms enterprise workflows, data security remains a top concern. Tonic.ai and AWS are tackling this challenge head-on, enabling innovation without compromising on compliance or privacy.
Savant Labs, the Gen AI-powered automation platform for business analysts, has entered a strategic partnership with Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in tax compliance solutions. The collaboration aims to streamline enterprise tax reporting and governance, beginning with a focused rollout in Australia through integration with CCH Integrator, Wolters Kluwer’s cloud-based tax compliance and reporting platform. This alliance is set to redefine how finance and tax teams manage GST (Goods and Services Tax) obligations, automate Australian Business Number (ABN) lookups, and accelerate monthly BAS (Business Activity Statement) workflows.
Valiantys, a global leader in Atlassian consulting and IT transformation, has announced a major expansion of its AI-driven capabilities—signaling the company’s rapid evolution into a full-spectrum global consulting powerhouse. From AI ROI Discovery to customized Forge applications and HR-focused automation, Valiantys is equipping enterprises with the strategic tools to unlock the true value of artificial intelligence within the Atlassian System of Work.
NexGen Cloud, a UK-based leader in AI infrastructure, has raised $45 million in Series A funding, securing a post-money valuation of $354 million. This investment—backed by high-net-worth individuals and family trusts—will power the company’s global expansion while strengthening Europe’s sovereign AI capabilities. Founded with a vision to decentralize AI compute and democratize access to GPU resources, NexGen Cloud is now accelerating its roadmap to become Europe’s AI backbone—a trusted partner to enterprises, governments, and innovators seeking scalable, secure, and sovereign infrastructure.
N-able, Inc., a global software company specializing in cyber resiliency, has unveiled a powerful enhancement to its Ecoverse platform with the launch of Adlumin Breach Prevention for Microsoft 365. This latest addition to its suite of Microsoft Cloud security tools is designed to combat the growing wave of identity-based cyberattacks that bypass traditional perimeter defenses. As organizations increasingly rely on Microsoft 365 for productivity and collaboration, the attack surface has shifted from endpoints to cloud identities. Adlumin Breach Prevention for Microsoft 365 helps IT professionals proactively detect and respond to suspicious behavior, protect accounts, and reduce the time to threat containment—all from within N-able’s unified cyber resiliency platform.
Riverbed, a global leader in AIOps for observability, has announced a significant expansion of its Riverbed Platform, introducing a powerful suite of AI-driven capabilities that blend Generative, Predictive, and Agentic AI. With new data observability modules, intelligent automation, and a Smart OTel™ integration, Riverbed is doubling down on its mission: helping enterprises eliminate IT blind spots, optimize operations, and harness enterprise data for impactful AI initiatives. Backed by strong market momentum—including 102% growth in observability bookings in Q1 2025—this expansion showcases Riverbed’s commitment to delivering open, AI-first solutions that unify IT environments across applications, networks, devices, and the cloud.
Cloudflare, the global leader in connectivity cloud infrastructure, has unveiled a powerful suite of tools aimed at accelerating the development and deployment of AI agents. This includes the first remote Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, general availability of Workflows, and a new free tier for Durable Objects. Together, these offerings radically simplify how developers build autonomous, intelligent systems—ushering in a new era of scalable, cost-efficient agentic AI.
DDN (DataDirect Networks), a global leader in AI and data intelligence solutions, has been named to the 2025 CRN® AI 100 list in the Data & Analytics category. This honor recognizes DDN’s trailblazing contributions to the artificial intelligence space, particularly through its AI-optimized infrastructure and analytics platforms that empower channel partners and enterprise clients alike. Now in its second year, the AI 100 list by CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, highlights the top AI innovators across cloud, data center, edge, cybersecurity, software, and analytics. The recognition underscores DDN’s vital role in equipping the IT channel with tools to build scalable, secure, and high-performance AI solutions for 2025 and beyond.
