Veeam Acquires Securiti AI to Unify Data Resilience and AI Security

Veeam Software, the global market leader in data resilience, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Securiti AI, a top provider in Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), for $1.725 billion. This strategic move unifies Veeam’s trusted data protection capabilities with Securiti AI’s advanced platform for data security, privacy, governance, and AI trust. The combined offering will provide organizations with a single command center to oversee their entire data landscape, enabling them to securely manage, recover, and leverage data for artificial intelligence initiatives.

The acquisition directly addresses a critical challenge facing modern enterprises: fragmented data spread across applications, cloud environments, SaaS platforms, and backup systems. Chief information officers, chief information security officers, and chief data officers will gain a unified view and control over all data assets. This integrated approach supports near-zero data loss, precise recovery and rollback capabilities, and the secure acceleration of AI-driven innovation. By merging production and secondary data management into one control plane, businesses can apply consistent security and governance policies enterprise-wide.

Why is this integration so important today? A vast majority of enterprise data, estimated between 70 and 90 percent, consists of unstructured information like emails, documents, and customer communications. This data often remains underutilized. At the same time, cyber threats are intensifying, regulatory requirements are growing stricter, and many AI projects are failing. Industry analyses indicate that up to 90 percent of AI initiatives do not succeed, frequently due to underlying data problems such as inaccuracies, unclear lineage, improper access permissions, and privacy issues. Conventional, siloed tools for data security and management are no longer sufficient in the age of AI, often forcing organizations to choose between security, compliance, and operational agility. The Veeam and Securiti AI combination directly confronts these compromises.

Anand Eswaran, Veeam’s Chief Executive Officer, emphasized the shift in data priorities. He stated that we have entered a new era where protecting data goes beyond guarding against cyber incidents and disasters. It is equally vital to identify all data assets, apply consistent governance, and ensure they are trustworthy enough to fuel transparent AI applications. Eswaran identified this as the primary reason AI projects fall short. By uniting Veeam’s and Securiti AI’s market-leading technologies, the companies deliver a single solution that helps customers comprehend, secure, recover, and fully utilize their data to generate new business value.

Rehan Jalil, CEO of Securiti AI, noted that enterprise AI cannot succeed without solid data security. His company’s technology enables the safe application of data and AI. Jalil explained that merging Securiti AI’s distinctive capabilities with Veeam’s global data resilience leadership creates a powerful new proposition for customers, a unified data command center that delivers resilience, DSPM, privacy, governance, and AI trust across the entire data estate. He added that Veeam’s worldwide presence and innovative drive, combined with Securiti AI’s technology, will provide customers with unmatched business resilience and security to fully realize AI’s potential.

Securiti AI pioneered the Data Command Center concept. This platform uses a unique knowledge graph to unify data intelligence and security controls across hybrid and multi-cloud settings. Its built-in, extensible agentic AI framework automates essential functions for data intelligence, security, and control. The platform’s Gencore AI module also enables secure enterprise AI search. Securiti AI is widely acknowledged as a leading provider in DSPM, data access governance, AI security, and privacy.

Once the transaction finalizes, Rehan Jalil will join Veeam as President of Security and AI. Jalil’s background includes founding Elastica, which later merged with Blue Coat in a deal valued at $280 million; Symantec subsequently acquired the combined entity for $4.7 billion. He also led Symantec’s fastest-growing cloud security business. Earlier, Jalil founded and served as CEO of WiChorus, which Tellabs purchased for $180 million. His career started at Sun Microsystems, where he contributed to early multicore GPU development. Jalil completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School and holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University as well as a bachelor’s degree from NED University.

Industry analyst Paul Stringfellow, Senior Analyst for Security & Risk at GigaOm, commented that integrating Securiti AI’s sophisticated data security platform with Veeam’s resilient data platform marks an evolution in how organizations protect and govern their data in an AI-centric world. He said the combined platforms close the divide between security, governance, compliance, and resilience, giving organizations a comprehensive, context-aware understanding of their data. This synergy helps identify which data matters, how it is used, who can access it, and why, insights essential for applying precise controls that proactively manage risk, ensure regulatory adherence, and support strong governance.

Stringfellow added that in the current climate, AI reliability depends entirely on the underlying data’s accuracy and security. The joint solution not only protects sensitive information and prevents unauthorized access to AI models but also enhances an organization’s ability to quickly detect and mitigate risks while maintaining privacy and compliance. By unifying data resilience and data security, this integration tackles the intricate challenges of protecting data in intelligent environments. It lets organizations confidently harness AI, knowing their data is both resilient and secure, effectively bridging the gap between security and resilience to empower safe, effective business innovation.

The acquisition is anticipated to close during the fourth quarter, pending standard closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Veeam will continue offering Securiti AI’s Data Command Center alongside its current product portfolio and plans to announce new integrated features shortly. A virtual launch event, VeeamON Global Launch, is scheduled for November 19 and is open for free registration.

In connection with the transaction, Morgan Stanley acted as financial advisor to Securiti AI. Financing for Veeam was provided by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

(Source: MEA Tech Watch)