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Myriad360 today announced the acquisition of Advizex Technologies, a nationally recognized technology solutions provider with deep expertise in hybrid infrastructure, data engineering, AI platforms, and managed services.

As enterprise demand accelerates for AI-ready infrastructure, data platform modernization, and lifecycle managed services, this acquisition forms a scaled enterprise platform representing over $900 million in annual run-rate gross revenue. The integrated organization expands technical depth, geographic reach, and managed services capability across the full AI lifecycle, from AI-ready infrastructure and accelerated compute environments to data activation, platform integration, AI/ML operations, and long-term managed support.

Together, Myriad360 and Advizex bring highly complementary capabilities across infrastructure, cloud, data, artificial intelligence, security, and managed services. Advizex contributes strong enterprise relationships, managed services scale, and presence in markets where Myriad360 has limited footprint. Myriad360 adds differentiated strength in infrastructure integration, networking, data center deployment, cybersecurity, and AI-ready environments. The result is broader end-to-end capability delivered with continuity for existing client relationships.

The acquisition strengthens recurring revenue potential across managed services, cloud, and AI-driven environments, positioning the combined company to accelerate cross-selling, deepen enterprise engagement, and expand lifecycle service delivery. Client relationship ownership and go-to-market execution are expected to remain consistent throughout 2026 as a deliberate integration roadmap is developed.

Advizex will operate as Advizex, a Myriad360 company, as the organizations focus first on stability, revenue growth, and collaborative integration planning.

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Myriad36 proudly announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized Tanya Steele, Chief Experience Officer, and Samara Halterman, Chief Marketing Officer, as two of the 2025 Women of the Channel Power 80 Solution Provider list. This prestigious honor highlights an elite subset of influential solution provider leaders chosen from the CRN® 2025 Women of the Channel list.

This annual CRN list celebrates women from vendors, distributors, solution providers and other channel-focused organizations who make a positive difference in the IT ecosystem. The CRN 2025 Women of the Channel honorees are innovative and strategic leaders committed to supporting the success of their partners and clients.

The annual Power 80 Solution Provider list honors the most influential women in leadership at some of the country’s most prominent IT integrators, managed service providers, value-added resellers and consultants for their channel advocacy and dedication to helping their clients and technology partners thrive.

This year CRN recognized Tanya Steele, Chief Experience Officer, and Samara Halterman, Chief Marketing Officer, of Myriad360.

Tanya has demonstrated exceptional leadership in advancing the company’s channel business through strategic innovation and operational excellence. As a seasoned executive leading the Client Experience Organization, she oversees delivery engineers, pre-sales engineers, project management, account management, sales operations, and service operations teams, driving remarkable results including an 80% improvement in services utilization over the past year.

Under Tanya’s leadership, Myriad360 achieved an impressive Net Promoter Score of 89 while establishing a dedicated Service Operations department that helped to reduce order error rates by over 60%. Her client-first approach has transformed the company’s speed-to-quote capabilities and pricing strategies, creating scalable processes that support growing channel demands. Tanya’s commitment to delivering exceptional client outcomes while fostering team collaboration positions Myriad360 as a trusted partner providing comprehensive 360-degree technology solutions.

Samara Halterman, Chief Marketing Officer at Myriad360, has been recognized for her transformative impact on the company’s channel strategy. A six-time CRN Women of the Channel honoree (2018-2023), Samara has leveraged her extensive experience across global solution providers to architect innovative co-marketing frameworks that empower partners, expand pipeline opportunities, and enhance revenue growth. Her leadership has revolutionized Myriad360’s partner engagement framework while implementing comprehensive enablement programs that accelerate market readiness.

Drawing from her impressive track record, including delivering double digit ROI at A10 Networks and leading a world class global team across 15 countries at Pure Storage, Samara combines strategic vision with tactical execution to drive measurable business outcomes. Her human-centered approach balances client-first obsession with pragmatic innovation, while her dedication to mentoring emerging female leaders strengthens both Myriad360’s culture and the broader channel ecosystem. Under her guidance, Myriad360 is focused on deepening relationships with strategic partners, developing joint solutions, and expanding national presence to better serve enterprise clients across new territories.

The 2025 Women of the Channel will be featured in the June issue of CRN Magazine, with online coverage beginning May 12 at www.CRN.com/WOTC.

Myriad360, today announced that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized Myriad360 on its 2025 Tech Elite 250 list.

This annual list highlights solution providers based in the U.S. and Canada that are committed to excellence and distinguish themselves by attaining top-tier certifications and specializations from leading technology vendors in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), infrastructure, cloud, and security.

To support customers through the growing complexities of IT and the rise of cutting-edge technologies like AI, the solution providers on this list uphold rigorous levels of training and certification from strategic IT vendors, often aiming for the pinnacle tiers within these vendors’ partner programs. Whether they are strategic service providers, systems integrators, managed service providers, or value-added resellers, these elite solution providers are committed to their clients’ success.

Myriad360 earned its place on this year’s Tech Elite 250 by investing heavily in expanding its technical capabilities across AI infrastructure, cybersecurity, advanced networking, and cloud solutions. A repeat honoree, Myriad360 has been recognized on CRN’s Tech Elite 250 multiple times in past years, underscoring its long-standing commitment to technical excellence and innovation.

In 2024, the company scaled its team of certified engineers and AI specialists, focused on implementing and cabling GPU-powered systems to meet the surging demand for scalable, secure, and AI-driven solutions. Myriad360 also broadened its global presence to enhance logistics and delivery, ensuring seamless support for clients worldwide. These initiatives, alongside partnerships with elite technology vendors such as Nvidia, Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, and Fortinet, showcase Myriad360’s dedication to delivering transformative outcomes for clients.

Coverage of the Tech Elite 250 will be featured in the April issue of CRN Magazine and is currently online at www.CRN.com/techelite250.

Myriad360 today announced the appointment of Neeraj Methi as its new Vice President of Cybersecurity Solutions. As the company continues to expand its cybersecurity practice, the role of VP of Cybersecurity Solutions remains a key leadership position. Alpesh Shah, who previously held this role, has transitioned into the newly created position of Vice President of Security Alliances to further strengthen the company’s strategic partnerships.

A Philadelphia suburban resident, Methi brings extensive leadership experience in cybersecurity, strategic business growth, and solution architecture, reinforcing Myriad360’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge security solutions to its clients. As VP of Cybersecurity Solutions, Methi will develop and drive the Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy for Myriad360’s cybersecurity practice, setting the vision and direction for the company’s security solutions. He will also develop a roadmap for the growth of cybersecurity practice and identify areas of opportunity for expansion.

Methi joins Myriad360 with over 26 years’ experience in the technology sector, having played key roles in multiple high-growth companies. His career includes contributions to one IPO (Okta), one unicorn (OutSystems), and three successful startups. He is passionate about guiding organizations through complex cybersecurity challenges, fostering business expansion, and driving innovation in security solutions.

Outside of work, Methi enjoys yoga, meditation, healthy eating, and golf when time allows. He is a proud father of a 19-year-old son following in his footsteps in the tech industry, and a 16-year-old daughter who is a talented musician and crew team member.

For more information about Myriad360 and its leadership team, visit www.myriad360.com.

Today the team at Myriad360 take the stage in terms of serving up their predictions for 2025. A lot of these predictions will be enlightening.

Jeremy Ventura, Field CISO, Myriad360:

Cybersecurity Workforce Challenges Will Persist

The talent gap in cybersecurity will remain a pressing issue in 2025, with organizations struggling to find and retain skilled professionals. As threats continue to evolve in sophistication, companies will need to prioritize upskilling existing teams, leverage automation and AI, and explore alternative talent pipelines to mitigate workforce shortages. 

GRC Takes Center Stage

Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) will gain heightened importance as businesses face mounting regulatory and compliance demands. Companies will increasingly integrate GRC into their core business operations, making it a strategic pillar rather than just a checkbox exercise. 

The Evolving Role of the CISO

In 2025, the role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) will extend far beyond just technical skills, emphasizing people skills, business acumen, and financial knowledge. As security increasingly becomes a business enabler, CISOs will need to communicate risk in terms of business and revenue impact, fostering collaboration with leadership to drive informed decision-making. 

Karan Bhagat, Field CTO, Myriad360:

As businesses build and expand their data lakes (vast storage repositories for raw, unstructured data), the complexity of managing and securing these assets will also grow.

There will be strong growth in the development of high-speed networking infrastructures for High-Performance Computing (HPC) and GPU clusters, particularly as AI ‘factories’ are developed in both private and public cloud environments.

The increasing reliance on data-driven technologies like AI will drive greater emphasis on cybersecurity to protect critical business assets. AI will help organizations extract value from data lakes, but AI systems themselves are vulnerable to manipulation and exploitation, making cybersecurity an even more pressing concern.

Data governance-ensuring that data is accessible, usable, and secure-will become a fundamental aspect of managing large-scale data lakes, with security policies that govern access, usage, and compliance becoming more complex.

We will see an uptick in new technology storage vendors who are developing advanced storage fabrics for both in private and public cloud to address:

• Low Latency: The model should get the data it needs as fast as possible to avoid bottlenecks. Any delay in data serving can slow down the entire training process, so low-latency data pipelines and caching systems are critical.
• Load Balancing: As requests from GPUs scale, data retrieval systems must balance the load effectively to avoid hotspots where certain nodes become overloaded.
• Asynchronous Data Streaming: While training, models often require a continuous stream of data to avoid waiting.

Heather Case-Hall, Senior Security Solutions Architect, Myriad360:

Cybersecurity-as-a-Service (CaaS)

Managed Security Services are set to evolve into fully integrated CaaS models, offering end-to-end solutions tailored to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). This evolution will level the playing field by providing SMBs with affordable access to advanced security technologies, previously only available to larger enterprises.

Authentication Maturation

Biometric authentication methods, such as facial recognition and behavioral analysis, are poised to replace traditional password systems. Laptops and devices are already leveraging this technology to address privacy access concerns. However, the secure storage and management of biometric data will be critical to the widespread adoption and success of these systems.

API Security as a Priority

APIs will continue to be a top target for cyberattacks, driving organizations to adopt proactive measures to discover, assess, and secure their APIs. The emergence of a standardized API security framework will accelerate cross-industry adoption and elevate API security as a critical pillar of enterprise defense strategies.

Workforce Diversity

The ongoing talent shortage in cybersecurity will compel organizations to explore innovative recruitment strategies, focusing on diversifying their workforce. Non-traditional talent pipelines and the strategic use of AI tools will play a pivotal role in filling critical gaps and fostering a more inclusive cyber workforce.

Regulatory Oversight

Rising pressure from the insurance industry will push governments worldwide to implement stricter regulations on data privacy and cybersecurity practices. Organizations will need to make significant investments in compliance, including extensive testing and adherence to newly established global standards.

Alpesh Shah, VP, Cybersecurity Solutions, Myriad360:

In the next 3-5 years, we can anticipate several major shifts in threat actors, motivations, and tactics driven by technological advancements, geopolitical tensions, and the evolution of the cyber ecosystem. Here are some key predictions:

• Rise of Nation-State Actors
  • Examples: US-China tech rivalry, Russia-Ukraine, Israel-Middle East
  • Expansion of offensive cyber capabilities by smaller countries.
  • Use of cyberattacks as tools of diplomacy, espionage, and economic disruption.
  • SolarWinds Attack (2020-2021) attributed to Russian State Actors, Chinese APT Groups Targeting Semiconductor Supply Chains (2023) in Taiwan, 

• Cybercriminal Ecosystem Becoming More Professionalized
  • Cybercriminals will organize like businesses, with more specialized groups offering cyber services (e.g., ransomware-as-a-service, initial access brokers) and operational models mimicking legitimate corporations.
  • Conti Ransomware (2022), BlackCat Ransomware (2023), Initial Access Brokers (2022-2023)

• AI and Machine Learning-Driven Attacks
  • Threat actors will leverage AI and machine learning to automate attacks, identify vulnerabilities more efficiently, and create sophisticated social engineering techniques.
  • AI-Driven Phishing Campaigns (2023), AI-Generated Malware (2023), OpenAI’s GPT Exploits

• IoT and 5G as High-Value Targets
  • With the proliferation of IoT devices and the global deployment of 5G networks, these areas will become prime targets for cybercriminals and nation-state actors.
  • Mirai Botnet Resurgence (2023), Healthcare IoT Attacks (2022), 5G Network Breach Attempts (2022-2023)

• Deepfakes and Synthetic Media as Tools of Disinformation
  • Deepfakes and other synthetic media will be used more frequently to manipulate public perception, influence elections, and conduct corporate espionage.

• Cybersecurity Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
  • Supply chain attacks will increase in frequency and complexity, with a focus on exploiting the trust relationships between organizations and third-party vendors.

Myriad360, a leading global systems integrator, today announced a new collaboration with VAST Data, the AI data platform company. By becoming a VAST partner, Myriad360 aligns with VAST Data’s mission to provide state-of-the-art data management software and will leverage its expertise in designing and implementing complex technology solutions to enhance the reach and impact of VAST Data’s offerings.

This collaboration is driven by Myriad360’s goal to enhance its storage solutions portfolio by offering VAST Data’s high-performance, scalable, and simple VAST Data Platform. By leveraging Myriad360’s industry expertise and customer relationships alongside VAST Data’s innovative technology, Myriad360 can deliver significant value to the enterprise by catering to their evolving data storage needs.

Key customer benefits of the Myriad360 and VAST Data collaboration include:

• Access to Advanced Technology: Customers now gain access to the market disrupting VAST Data Platform, an innovative and advanced storage and data management solution, through a trusted reseller, ensuring they benefit from the latest advancements in data storage.
• Integrated Solutions: Myriad360 can offer comprehensive, integrated solutions combining their expertise while leveraging the VAST Data Platform, leading to more efficient and effective IT infrastructure for end users.
• Solutions and Services: Customers can take advantage of robust, innovative solutions, and support services from Myriad360, ensuring smooth implementation and maximizing the investment in VAST Data products.

Visit: https://myriad360.com/partners/ to learn more about Myriad360’s other partners.