Veeam acquires Securiti AI for $1.7B to create unified data platform

Veeam Software has agreed to acquire Securiti AI for $1.73 billion, combining backup and recovery capabilities with data security posture management to create what the company calls a “single control plane” for enterprise data. The deal reflects the growing recognition that successful AI deployment requires unified data protection and governance, as fragmented or ungoverned data causes 80% to 90% of AI projects to fail.

The big picture: The acquisition represents Veeam’s strategic pivot from a backup-focused vendor to a comprehensive data trust platform, positioning it alongside competitors like Rubrik, Cohesity, and Commvault in the emerging market for AI-ready data management solutions.

Why this matters: Enterprise backup infrastructure has become both a critical vulnerability and valuable asset, with nearly 44% of organizations reporting that data-protection systems were the most frequently compromised component during cyber incidents, according to a Q1 2025 survey by theCube Research, a technology market research firm.

What they’re saying: CEO Anand Eswaran emphasized the fundamental shift in data strategy requirements.

• “We’ve entered a new era for data. It’s no longer about just protecting data from cyber threats and unforeseen disasters; it’s also about identifying all your data, ensuring it’s governed and trusted to power AI transparently,” Eswaran said.
• “This is the single most critical factor in failed AI initiatives. By combining the market-leading strengths of Veeam and Securiti AI, we bring those capabilities together in a single solution to help customers understand, secure, recover, and rollback, and unleash their data to drive new business value.”

Key details: The combined platform will integrate Veeam’s backup capabilities with Securiti’s privacy and governance tools across hybrid, cloud, and SaaS environments.

• The acquisition is expected to close in Q4 2025, pending regulatory approval.
• Once complete, Veeam plans to integrate Securiti’s data-intelligence tools into its core platform.
• The merger aims to give customers deeper visibility into data location, access controls, and usage patterns.

Competitive landscape: The deal continues a trend of consolidation in the data protection sector, where companies are racing to build comprehensive AI-readiness platforms.

• Rubrik’s recent IPO filing, Cohesity’s acquisition of Veritas’ data-protection business, and Commvault’s cyber-resilience partnerships highlight investor appetite for unified data-trust solutions.
• The move places Veeam in direct competition with Dell Technologies and other vendors merging protection, governance, and AI readiness.

Industry context: A new global survey indicates cybersecurity professionals now view AI-driven attacks as the top threat heading into 2026, surpassing ransomware and insider breaches as primary concerns.