Shaping the digital infrastructure of tomorrow

CEO and Founder Sherry Vaswani (Xalient)

In the fast-evolving landscape of technology and entrepreneurship, few companies exemplify innovation and foresight as vividly as Xalient. Recently recognised in the prestigious E2E Tech 100 list, Xalient stands at the forefront of revolutionising secure networking and advancing AI-driven operations.

This acknowledgement not only celebrates their achievements but also underscores their pivotal role in shaping the digital infrastructure of tomorrow. Xalient was founded in 2015 by Sherry Vaswani, who set out to disrupt the market by offering an alternative to the traditional players in the network and security space at the time. Xalient quickly differentiated itself through disruptive new technologies, such as SD-WAN, alongside a customer-centric approach. Anticipating industry trends and leveraging their expertise, Xalient became synonymous with innovation in network architecture.

CEO and Founder Sherry Vaswani reflects: “We saw the future of networking and security converging 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 evolving cyber risks.”

Superior user experiences

Xalient has continually invested in research and development, maintaining its position at the forefront of technological advancement. Recently, it launched MARTINA Predict 2.0, the latest iteration of its advanced AIOps suite. This newest release introduces a pioneering cross-domain event correlation capability, enhancing anomaly detection and enriching the platform’s predictive accuracy.

Since its inception in 2017, MARTINA (Managing 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 unique integration of diverse data sources and developed advanced correlation algorithms. This means we’re empowering organisations to stay ahead of IT disruptions and deliver superior user experiences.”

Today, Xalient’s MARTINA AIOps is considered a benchmark in the industry and is trusted by leading enterprises globally. Sherry emphasises: “Our commitment to innovation and excellence drives everything we do. Being recognised in the E2E Tech 100 list validates our efforts and inspires us to continue pushing boundaries.”

Innovations and acquisitions

In addition to their technological innovations, Xalient has grown significantly through strategic acquisitions. Xalient has delivered identity solutions for the past 5 years and has strengthened this offering with the acquisition of Grabowsky, a leading digital identity advisory and managed services business based in Benelux and Integral Partners, a US-based digital identity consulting and advisory firm with over a decade of experience focused exclusively on IAM.

The Identity Practice today holds certified experts for the full suite of identity solutions and vendors, strengthening Xalient’s position as a leading provider of IAM services and solutions worldwide.

“Acquisitions are like adding superpowers to our arsenal - especially our most recent ones in the identity space. They’ve broadened our service portfolio and brought complementary expertise and experience that is hard to match,” adds Sherry.

Xalient’s comprehensive approach has also evolved with the times. While their initial focus on SD-WAN solutions and services contributed to their early success eight years ago, they now lead with a complete zero-trust approach.

“Identity, cybersecurity and networks take a holistic approach on the path to zero-trust, and we’ve built extensive experience in each. So, the value proposition we present today spans the whole zero-trust journey, including a comprehensive design, build, delivery and managed service,” says Sherry.

Moving forward, Xalient continues to focus on shaping the future of digital identity and secure networking. Their plans include further enhancing the capabilities of MARTINA AIOps, integrating cutting-edge AI for enhanced threat detection and response, and advancing their identity-centric security offerings.

“The future of networking is intelligent, adaptive, and secure,” predicts Sherry. “We’re excited to lead the charge.”

A company that’s thriving

Alongside technological advancements, Xalient prioritises cultivating a culture centred on collaboration and customer-centricity.

“Our success stems from understanding our customers’ needs and delivering solutions that exceed expectations,” says Sherry. “Building long-term partnerships based on trust and mutual growth is fundamental to our ethos.”

“We’ve got almost 400 employees spread across three continents. We’re recognised as one of the fastest-growing companies in Europe and the UK by the Financial Times, and we’re proud to count some of the world’s best-known brands across all market sectors as customers. Our diverse and talented team makes all this possible.

“We’re honoured to have received multiple awards over the years, including from Inspiring Workplaces and Sunday Times Best Places to Work (STBPW), as well as spotlight recognition from STBPW in the category of Best Places to Work for Women.

“Our culture, referred to as the Xalient DNA, encourages new ideas and challenges conventional thinking in problem-solving. Because of this culture, we invent brilliant solutions and innovate, which really makes us stand out against our competitors.”

As Xalient continues to ascend, it stays grounded in its foundational values of innovation, integrity, and impact. Its evolution from a visionary startup to a leader in the industry illustrates the transformative influence of entrepreneurship within the tech realm. “It’s a thrilling time for us,” concludes Sherry. “We’re not just adapting to change; we’re driving it.”