Cyera and Logicalis UK&I have formed a partnership focused on data risk management, aimed at helping organisations identify and protect sensitive data across complex technology environments.
The agreement comes as companies expand their use of artificial intelligence while grappling with data quality, governance and security issues that can hinder deployment.
Recent CIO research cited by the companies found appetite for AI has risen by 90% over the past 12 months. It also found that 85% of organisations see data challenges such as poor quality, silos and governance gaps as barriers to AI adoption, while 58% said employee use of AI is already putting data security at risk.
Under the partnership, Cyera's data security platform will be combined with Logicalis UK&I's expertise in hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructure. The aim is to give customers a clearer view of where sensitive data sits, who can access it and how exposed it may be across on-premises systems, cloud services, software-as-a-service platforms and AI-related environments.
Many businesses are now managing data spread across multiple locations and formats as cloud-first strategies and AI projects expand. That has made older approaches to data protection, including manual classification and disconnected tools, harder to sustain, particularly for organisations without a complete inventory of sensitive data.
Growing pressure
The partnership reflects a broader shift in security spending towards data-focused controls rather than perimeter-based measures alone. As AI tools become more widely used across workforces, companies are under pressure to understand what information is being shared with models and applications, and whether that data is governed in line with internal policy and regulatory obligations.
Cyera said its platform uses an agentless, API-based approach to discover and classify data across different environments. This is intended to help organisations monitor risk continuously without deploying software agents across systems.
Logicalis UK&I, part of Datatec, operates in the managed services and IT solutions market across cloud, connectivity, collaboration and security. Datatec reported revenue of more than USD $3.6 billion, while Logicalis has annualised revenue of USD $1.63 billion across operations in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific and Africa.
Cyera, which describes itself as a data security company focused on the AI era, said it is valued at USD $9 billion and has raised more than USD $1.7 billion from investors including Accel, Blackstone and Sequoia.
Executive comments
Andy Richmond, EMEA Vice President at Cyera, outlined the rationale for the agreement.
"Data is now one of the most valuable and most exposed assets organisations have. As businesses adopt cloud and AI at pace, they need a clear, real-time understanding of where sensitive data resides, who has access to it and how it is being used. Logicalis' deep expertise in managing complex environments makes them an ideal partner to help organisations turn that visibility into meaningful risk reduction," said Richmond.
Customers are increasingly looking for ways to identify and prioritise data exposure and access risks, apply security policies consistently across different environments, and strengthen governance as regulation evolves.
Demand has grown as organisations try to move from reactive data protection to more continuous oversight. In practice, that means tracking sensitive information across cloud repositories, internal systems and third-party platforms rather than relying on periodic audits or manually maintained records.
Mike Fry, Infrastructure, Data & Security Solutions Director at Logicalis UK&I, said many organisations still lack visibility over their most sensitive information even as AI adoption gathers pace.
"Organisations are collecting and generating more data than ever before, but many still don't have a clear understanding of where their most sensitive data sits or how exposed it is. At the same time, AI adoption is accelerating, increasing both the value and the risk associated with that data. This partnership with Cyera enables us to help customers gain real visibility and control, so they can reduce risk while continuing to innovate," said Fry.
The agreement is aimed at customers seeking a single view of data risk across hybrid estates, as concerns grow over how AI systems interact with corporate information.
"Our partnership with Cyera will help customers take control of their data risk, strengthen governance and build the secure foundations needed to adopt AI with confidence," said Fry.