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Secure digital identity and network transformation specialist, Xalient is pleased to announce the acquisition of Integral Partners LLC, a US-based digital identity consulting and advisory firm with over a decade of experience focused exclusively on IAM. The combination of these two dynamic organisations will accelerate future growth for Xalient, in response to the growing demand for specialist providers who can deliver rapid, customer-centric solutions across the security landscape. Customer-centric solutions Xalient has demonstrated its commitment to innovation, delivering a robust portfolio of zero-trust solutions Founded in 2015 with the ambition to challenge the status quo and disrupt the secure networking arena, Xalient has demonstrated its commitment to innovation, delivering a robust portfolio of zero-trust solutions and AI-powered managed services that span cybersecurity, software-defined networking, and communications. The addition of Integral Partners to Xalient's portfolio delivers an infusion of deep identity security capabilities, which are the central pillar of zero-trust frameworks embraced by modern enterprises. This acquisition adds the expert consulting and advisory competencies around digital identity that Integral Partners is renowned for and complements Xalient’s existing capabilities in managed services. This will enable customers of both companies to benefit from a holistic and integrated suite of services, accelerating their zero-trust journeys to the cloud.  Specialist services company Additionally, this strategic acquisition further bolsters Xalient’s existing presence in North America and underscores its commitment to global growth. "This acquisition marks a significant milestone in Xalient’s journey," says Sherry Vaswani, Founder and CEO at Xalient, adding "We are joining forces to create a unique blend of identity, security, and networking expertise in a specialist services company. We see great synergies, in terms of strengthening our position in the digital identity segment while enriching our existing offer to customers. There is a strong cultural fit between both companies that will help drive value for our customers and employees in both the short and the long term.” Our shared values and ambition, combined with the complementary nature of our services" Scott Silver, CEO, and President of Integral Partners adds: “Customer demand for identity solutions driven by zero-trust strategies has skyrocketed. Joining the Xalient team allows us to provide far greater value to customers through a unique combination of identity and secure networking expertise. Our shared values and ambition, combined with the complementary nature of our services, convinced us that Xalient is the perfect choice to propel Integral’s business forward.” Digital transformation initiatives Mark Cooke, COO, Xalient adds: “We’re seeing growing global demand for IAM strategies and solutions, driven in part by the increased protection needed around digital transformation initiatives. Organisations must improve governance and strengthen privileged access management practices to prevent breaches and establish more robust and agile authentication and authorisation. With Integral on board, we look forward to helping our customers meet these needs.” As specialists in their respective fields, both Xalient and Integral Partners have demonstrated a shared commitment to agility, customer-centricity, and a relentless pursuit of results. Combined, these two entities will continue to uphold their core values, carving a path for sustained growth in a market increasingly seeking specialist providers that are nimble, customer-focused and results-driven.

Secure network transformation specialists Xalient announced it is accelerating its international growth strategy by naming IT industry veteran Simon Church as its new chair.  Simon Church Simon brings over 30 years of global experience in the IT industry, the last 20 years specialising in cyber security services and solutions, most recently serving as CEO at Maxive Cyber Security, which was recently acquired by Thales, the French aerospace, defence, infrastructure, and security company. He previously held executive leadership positions at NTT Security, Vodafone, Optiv, Verisign, and NetIQ; in addition, he serves on the Advisory Boards of Glasswall and Persefoni. Simon's comment  Xalient positions the company incredibly well to meet the digital transformation needs of large enterprises" Simon comments, "I'm pleased to be joining the team at a time when businesses are increasingly seeking innovation, customer service, and speed to results from specialists like Xalient." "Their approach, focused on securely and efficiently connecting users and devices to applications and data, sees them challenging much larger global competitors and positions the company incredibly well to meet the digital transformation needs of large enterprises. I’m excited to help guide them through this next chapter." CEO comments “We are thrilled to welcome Simon's exceptional business and leadership skills, as well as his deep cybersecurity industry knowledge, to Xalient,” said Sherry Vaswani, founder, and chief executive officer at Xalient. "His energy and experience will be vital in building on our growth story so far, steering us through the next phase of our journey and ensuring our sustained success."  Growth and success Xalient has experienced rapid growth in recent years, receiving recognition from both the Sunday Times Hundred 2022 list of Britain's fastest-growing private companies and the FEBE Growth 100 list, which champions Britain's fastest-growing, founder-led private companies. This success is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the Xalient team. As Xalient looks to the future, it is committed to continued growth and success, building on its achievements and striving to be at the forefront of its industry.

Xalient, a rapidly growing specialist in networking and cybersecurity, has been awarded the ISO 20000 certification in IT Service Management for its commitment to providing the highest-quality IT services to its customers, following a rigorous review of its processes and procedures.  Credibility, service, and quality As an internationally recognised mark of quality and excellence, the certification awarded by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) demonstrates an organisation's ability to efficiently and effectively align its service management processes with international best practices. This certification establishes credibility and trust among customers, stakeholders, and other business partners by guaranteeing that the entity meets extremely high global standards of service and quality.  ISO 20000 standards  Xalient's Managed and Professional Services business units are aligned with ISO 20000 standards requirements By achieving this accreditation, Xalient has demonstrated that its Managed and Professional Services business units are aligned with all requirements for the ISO 20000 standards.  This further adds to Xalient's international standards credentials, including its continued certification to Information Security Management (ISO27001), which was successfully obtained in December 2022.  Service management framework  Craig Ingham, Head of Governance and Compliance at Xalient, said, "For the last three years, Xalient has been committed to maturing its service management framework, which has involved aligning comprehensive controls, policies, documentation, and processes, as well as constant assessment of performance and continual improvement; all to industry best practice.”  Craig Ingham adds, “We believe that this certification is a testament to Xalient being a world-class service provider, always striving to give our customers the best level and quality of service. This achievement would not have been possible without the contributions, support, and dedication of the Xalient team, and we all look forward to continuing to meet the needs of our global customer base, now and in the future."  Vigilance in IT service  Further commenting on the certification, Sherry Vaswani, Group Chief Executive Officer at Xalient, adds, "We are proud to join a select group of companies worldwide that has taken the bold step to assure our customers that we have defined and implemented the best practices for IT service management.” This ISO 20000 certification will serve as a distinguishing factor for us" Sherry Vaswani adds, “This ISO 20000 certification will serve as a distinguishing factor for us, highlighting Xalient’s commitment to our customers by demonstrating our vigilance in ensuring the IT services we provide are of the highest calibre and are measured against the only existing internationally recognised standard."  Achievements  Xalient has experienced rapid growth in recent years, receiving recognition from both the Sunday Times Hundred 2022 list of Britain's fastest-growing private companies and the FEBE Growth 100 list, which champions Britain's fastest-growing, founder-led private companies. This success is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the Xalient team. As Xalient looks to the future, it is committed to continued growth and success, building on its achievements and striving to be at the forefront of its industry.