The software industry is undergoing a transformation as AI-driven development accelerates innovation. Recognizing the need for integrated security within software delivery, Harness, the AI-Native Software Delivery Platform™, and Traceable, the leading API Security Platform, have announced their definitive merger agreement. This union marks the creation of the world’s most advanced AI-native DevSecOps platform, ensuring security is embedded at every stage of the software lifecycle.
The Convergence of DevOps and Application Security
With 37 million software developers worldwide, AI-generated code is accelerating development, but security risks remain a critical challenge. Traditional security models focusing on network and infrastructure protection are no longer sufficient to counter sophisticated cyber threats. Organizations now require secure-by-design application development, demanding deeper collaboration between development and security teams.
Industry Shifts Driving DevSecOps Evolution:
- AI-Driven Development: The rise of AI-powered coding tools has increased development velocity, making real-time security integration essential.
- Security at Every Stage: Engineering teams are shifting from reactive security to proactive DevSecOps strategies.
- Growing Market Demand: Enterprises require a seamless, cyber-resilient software delivery pipeline, integrating compliance and security into development workflows.
“Harness and Traceable are coming together at a pivotal moment,” said Jyoti Bansal, CEO and co-founder of both companies. “The mutual interest from customers in an integrated DevSecOps platform has accelerated, making this merger a natural next step in shaping the future of software security.”
The Power of an AI-Native DevSecOps Platform
Harness and Traceable bring together their AI-driven capabilities to create a next-gen DevSecOps platform that optimizes and secures every aspect of software delivery.
Benefits of the Unified Platform:
End-to-End Security Integration: Embeds security from design to runtime for seamless protection.
AI-Powered Automation: Reduces manual work and automates security enforcement at scale.
Faster, More Secure Deployments: Optimizes software delivery speed while ensuring compliance.
Unified Developer Experience: Enhances productivity by streamlining workflows and eliminating security bottlenecks.
“As a customer of both Harness and Traceable, this merger is a game-changer,” said Jignesh Patel, Director Cloud & DevOps at Morningstar. “The ability to connect software development, delivery, and API security in one seamless platform allows us to innovate faster while maintaining the highest security standards.”
Harnessing AI for the Next Generation of DevSecOps
The new AI-native DevSecOps platform will leverage two unique datasets:
Harness’s expertise in software development, testing, and deployment
Traceable’s insights into API-driven application usage and security patterns
These datasets will power AI-native agents designed to optimize security, performance, and developer experience throughout the software lifecycle.
“This merger creates the most compelling AI-native platform for software teams to deliver safe, scalable code,” said Steve Harrick, General Partner at IVP. “The demand for security within the software development process has never been greater, and Harness and Traceable are leading this evolution.”
By merging their expertise, Harness and Traceable are setting a new industry standard for AI-driven software delivery and security. Their AI-native DevSecOps platform is poised to redefine modern software development, ensuring both speed and security in an era of AI-powered innovation.
