In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology and entrepreneurship, few companies exemplify innovation and foresight as vividly as Xalient. Recently recognized on the prestigious E2E Tech 100 list, Xalient is at the forefront of the secure networking revolution and the advancement of AI-powered operations.
This recognition not only celebrates their achievements but also underlines their pivotal role in shaping the digital infrastructure of the future. Xalient was founded in 2015 by Sherry Vaswani, who set out to revolutionize the market by offering an alternative to traditional players in the networking and security space at the time. Xalient quickly differentiated itself through disruptive new technologies, such as SD-WAN, coupled with a customer-centric approach. By anticipating industry trends and leveraging its expertise, Xalient became synonymous with innovation in network architecture.
CEO and Founder Sherry Vaswani reflects: “We saw that the future of networking and security would converge early on and recognised that traditional perimeter defences were no longer sufficient against modern threats. Xalient pioneered comprehensive, identity-centric security frameworks. This holistic approach ensures that every aspect of a network – from user identity to device integrity – is protected against ever-evolving cyber risks.”
Superior user experiences
Xalient has continually invested in research and development, maintaining its position at the forefront of technological advancement. It recently released MARTINA Predict 2.0, the latest version of its advanced AIOps suite. This latest release features a pioneering cross-domain event correlation capability, which improves anomaly detection and enriches the platform's predictive accuracy.
Since its inception in 2017, MARTINA (Management through Artificial Intelligence and Analytics) has been at the forefront of observability and anomaly detection. It has significantly reduced alert fatigue for support teams and provided real-time insights that drive better decision making.
“MARTINA Predict 2.0 represents a paradigm shift in AIOps,” said Sherry. “Our in-house data scientists have achieved a unique integration of diverse data sources and developed advanced correlation algorithms. This means we are empowering organizations to anticipate IT disruptions and deliver superior user experiences.”
Today, Xalient's MARTINA AIOps is considered an industry benchmark and trusted by leading companies worldwide. Sherry emphasizes, “Our commitment to innovation and excellence drives everything we do. Being recognized on the E2E Tech 100 list validates our efforts and inspires us to continue pushing the boundaries.”
Innovations and acquisitions
In addition to its technological innovations, Xalient has grown significantly through strategic acquisitions. Xalient has been providing identity solutions for the past 5 years and has strengthened this offering with the acquisition of Grabowsky, a leading Benelux-based digital identity advisory and managed services company and Integral Partners, a US-based digital identity advisory and consulting firm with over a decade of experience focused exclusively on IAM.
The Identity Practice currently has certified experts for the full suite of identity providers and solutions, strengthening Xalient's position as a leading provider of IAM services and solutions worldwide.
“Acquisitions are like adding superpowers to our arsenal, especially the latest ones in the identity space. “They have expanded our portfolio of services and brought complementary knowledge and experience that is difficult to match,” adds Sherry.
Xalient's comprehensive approach has also evolved over time. While their initial focus on SD-WAN solutions and services contributed to their initial success eight years ago, they now lead with a complete zero trust approach.
“Identity, cybersecurity and networking take a holistic approach on the path to zero trust, and we have gained extensive experience in each of them. Therefore, the value proposition we present today covers the entire path to zero trust, including end-to-end managed design, construction, delivery and service,” says Sherry.
Moving forward, Xalient will continue to focus on shaping the future of digital identity and secure networks. Their plans include further enhancing MARTINA AIOps capabilities, integrating cutting-edge artificial intelligence for better threat detection and response, and advancing its identity-focused security offerings.
“The future of networking is smart, adaptive and secure,” predicts Sherry. “We are excited to lead the charge.”
A company that is thriving
In addition to technological advancements, Xalient prioritizes cultivating a culture focused on collaboration and customer service.
“Our success comes from understanding our customers’ needs and delivering solutions that exceed expectations,” says Sherry. “Building long-term partnerships based on trust and mutual growth is core to our ethos.”
“We have almost 400 employees spread across three continents. The Financial Times recognises us as one of the fastest growing companies in Europe and the UK, and we are proud to count among our clients some of the world’s best-known brands across all market sectors. Our diverse and talented team makes all this possible.”
“We are honored to have received multiple awards over the years, including Inspiring Workplaces and Sunday Times Best Places to Work (STBPW), as well as STBPW Outstanding Recognition in the Best Workplaces for Women category.
“Our culture, known as Xalient DNA, encourages new ideas and challenges conventional thinking in problem solving. Thanks to this culture, we invent brilliant solutions and innovate, which really sets us apart from our competitors.”
As Xalient continues to rise, it remains steadfast in its core values of innovation, integrity and impact. Its evolution from a visionary startup to an industry leader illustrates the transformative influence of entrepreneurship within the technology space. “It's an exciting time for us,” concludes Sherry. “We're not just adapting to change; we're driving it.”
