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Forcepoint acquires Getvisibility for its DSPM, DDR and AI-Mesh technology

Forcepoint’ s Data Security Everywhere platform unifies visibility and control over sensitive data, while Getvisibility enhances the user’ s ability to identify and mitigate data risk. The acquisition tightens the synergy to simplify security management, enhance risk mitigation and speed compliance for enterprise and government customers.

The agreement builds on a successful multi-year partnership, further integrating Getvisibility’ s AI-driven risk visibility and remediation within Forcepoint’ s full-lifecycle data security solutions.

“ Data is the new currency of business, and every organisation is racing to unlock its value while minimising risk,” said Ryan Windham, CEO of Forcepoint.“ By further integrating Getvisibility’ s AI-driven DSPM and DDR into our portfolio, Forcepoint is equipping enterprises and governments with the visibility, automation and adaptive controls needed to transform data security from a compliance obligation into a strategic advantage.”

By strengthening interoperability between Getvisibility’ s DSPM and DDR capabilities and the Data Security Everywhere architecture, Forcepoint enables seamless discovery, classification, prioritisation, remediation and protection of sensitive data, including PII, intellectual property and other critical assets, across modern hybrid and AI environments.

For more than two years, Getvisibility’ s DSPM and AI-mesh technology, a coordinated network of specialised AI models designed to improve accuracy and speed in data classification and risk detection, has been a core component in Forcepoint’ s data security approach. Using Getvisibility technology, customers and partners gain superior visibility and insights into data risks such as redundant and obsolete data, improper access, misplaced files and regulatory exposure. Getvisibility’ s DDR capabilities, with integrated AI, automate classification and enable dynamic remediation to mitigate threats before they escalate.

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Venture builder Disrupt. com to invest $ 100M to fuel AI startups from UAE

Founded by Aaqib Gadit, Uzair Gadit, and Umair Gadit, three university friends who grew up in the same household – Disrupt. com represents the founders’ reinvestment of capital following their successful 2022 exit of cloud hosting platform Cloudways to US-listed Digital Ocean Holdings.

The $ 350M acquisition marked the largest exit in Pakistan’ s technology sector to date, with the founders now channelling their entrepreneurial expertise and capital back into the ecosystem through a unique venture building approach from their UAE headquarters.

Having already deployed over $ 40M across their portfolio – including in four growth-stage companies built from idea stage, seven investments in early-stage companies, and an exit valued at $ 350 million – this new $ 100M commitment represents a significant expansion of their venture building activities. With a dedicated team of 650 + professionals, Disrupt. com provides not just capital but also the technical and operational expertise startups need to scale.

Founders Aaqib Gadit, Umair Gadit, Uzair Gadit

“ Now is the time to be doubling down on our experience, financial investment and commitment required to help build the next wave of startups that will shape the future of the world as we know it. With Web 3.0 in its infancy and AI storming into our lives, the opportunity to problem solve and create businesses that will fit the needs of how people live and work is up for the taking. Our region can not only keep up, but lead the way. We are excited to see where this journey will take us,” said Founding Partner Aaqib Gadit. •

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