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Recognition: Cisco won 2026 Tech Innovation CUBEd Award for most innovative IoT/edge platform
James Leach, Cisco Compute | 2026 Tech Innovation CUBEd Awards
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2026 Awards

In this interview from the 2026 Tech Innovation CUBEd Awards, Jim Leach, director of product management for Cisco Compute at Cisco, joins theCUBE's Dave Vellante to discuss Cisco Unified Edge, winner of the award for most innovative IoT or edge platform. Leach explains why AI inferencing is pulling workloads out of the data center and toward the data itself, breaking through constraints around bandwidth, latency and limited IT expertise at remote sites. He details how Cisco engineered a short-depth chassis capable of running enterprise-class processors and GPUs outside traditional data center environments, and why a modular design — scaling from a single server up to five GPUs and full enterprise storage — lets customers grow into their AI journey without overbuying infrastructure. The conversation also explores how Cisco Intersight extends a "desired state" management model from the data center out to the edge, giving subject matter experts centralized control over policy, configuration and security without requiring on-site IT staff. Leach highlights the Cisco Compatible AI Solutions program, which onboards independent software vendors across retail, manufacturing and healthcare to validate performance atop Unified Edge. He points to tangible business impact, from computer vision-driven retail analytics to sharper inventory management, that gives customers an easy-to-track return on investment. Looking ahead, Leach envisions agentic AI systems increasingly managing themselves, compressing the runway between innovation and deployment, and outlines why Cisco's core-to-edge architecture positions enterprises to capture the machine-speed operating model defining the AI era.

Cat Allday of AppFolio, vice president of product, participates in an interview produced by theCUBE Research at the 2026 Tech Innovation CUBEd Awards. Allday outlines how agentic artificial intelligence, AI, transforms property management operations and product strategy. Allday presents AppFolio's Performers, unified data architecture and a three-layer model of system of record, system of action and system of growth. They describe how these elements support leasing efficiencies, improve resident communication and address integration challenges while informing the product roadmap amid rapid generative AI advances. Allday reports that AppFolio's performer agents enable continuous operations, accelerate vacancy conversion by about five days on average and allow property managers to oversee significantly more units. They emphasize that unified structured data is critical for reliable agentic decision making and that layered integration facilitates portfolio onboarding and delivers measurable business impact. Watch this interview to learn practical strategies for applying agentic AI, data unification and generative AI to property management software. The discussion delivers actionable insights for property management executives, product leaders and PropTech professionals focused on leasing, resident experience and portfolio growth.

Danny Brickman of Oasis Security, chief executive officer and co-founder, appears in a special theCUBE conversation as part of the theCUBEd Awards coverage and receives the award for artificial intelligence Innovator of the Year. Brickman leads machine identity and agent security efforts and discusses Oasis Security's approach to non-human identities intent-based access and agent control. They explain why legacy identity and access management and privileged access management systems break down for autonomous agents and they outline Oasis Security's architecture for discovery ephemeral provisioning and policy enforcement. Key takeaways include treating agents differently adopting intent-based access models and making the access layer the focal point of defense. Brickman advocates enforcing just-in-time least-privilege permissions and using policy-driven gateways that interrogate agent intent. Dave Vellante of theCUBE and theCUBE team note that machine identities already vastly outnumber humans and that governance plus safe sandboxes enable rapid secure innovation. The conversation addresses implications for cloud security enterprise cybersecurity and governance as organizations scale agentic AI and autonomous systems.

Kognitos presents a neurosymbolic artificial intelligence platform and the English-as-code approach during the 2026 CUBEd Awards coverage. Binny Gill of Kognitos, chief executive officer and founder, joins a theCUBE Research conversation hosted by Dave Vellante to discuss enterprise automation and governance. Gill explains how Kognitos separates creative planning from deterministic execution, captures tribal knowledge and applies a governed and auditable execution engine to support enterprise automation. They describe treating natural language as deterministic program code executed by a neurosymbolic engine to reduce hallucination risk and to enforce strict governance for regulated workflows. Gill outlines standard operating procedure curation, exception-driven human-in-the-loop learning and real-world applications in finance, healthcare revenue cycle management, manufacturing and logistics. They emphasize that the approach helps keep process documentation current as AI models evolve and that it supports compliance, auditability and operational efficiency. Kognitos delivers the platform as software as a service to accelerate enterprise adoption and integration across regulated industries. This conversation highlights neurosymbolic AI, English as code, AI governance and process automation for finance and healthcare organizations and for manufacturing and logistics operations.

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This theCUBE Conversation spotlights the Certinia Professional Services Cloud after Certinia receives the 2026 Tech Innovation CUBEd Award and recognition in the IEDC marketscape for AI-enabled professional services automation, referred to as PSA. Raju Malhotra of Certinia provides product and engineering leadership grounded in prior roles at Microsoft and Salesforce. Malhotra discusses how Certinia applies agentic artificial intelligence, referred to as AI, to professional services automation. They explain staffing agents, hybrid delivery teams and the value of a single master customer record on Salesforce that unifies sales, services and customer success. The conversation is presented by Scott Hebner of theCUBE Research. Key takeaways include the strategic importance of a unified customer record for collaboration-driven outcomes, improved margins and predictable cash flow. Malhotra states that staffing agents reduce restaffing from hours to minutes while preserving guardrails and human-in-the-loop oversight, and they highlight operational benefits for resource planning and delivery efficiency. Hebner emphasizes trust as the primary enterprise AI barrier and urges executives to move beyond pilots toward measurable return on investment in production.

2025 Awards

Introducing Island's Rise in Cybersecurity Innovation Michael Fey, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Island, marks significant milestones, most recently at the Tech Innovation CUBEd Awards 2025, with Island receiving the HyperCUBEd Innovation Award. This accolade coincides with the company celebrating a successful $250 million Series E funding round, setting its valuation at nearly $5 billion. In this exclusive video, Dave Vellante of SiliconANGLE Media hosts a conversation with Fey about Island's rapid advances in the cybersecurity sector. The discussion highlights how Island's enterprise browser platform transforms secure application delivery for businesses. Fey shares insights into Island's groundbreaking product developments, upcoming expansions in research and development, and the significance of their latest recognitions at the CUBEd Awards. The conversation explores key takeaways, where Fey discusses the strategic foresight behind Island's innovations and the broader trend of integrating cybersecurity into enterprise browsers, as echoed by analysts. According to Fey, Island is set to redefine enterprise security across sectors, with its tools already being adopted by major banks and healthcare organizations.

Tristan Handy, founder and CEO of dbt Labs, sits down with theCUBE’s John Furrier following dbt Labs’ win of the “HyperCUBEd Innovation Award - Private Company” award. In this exclusive interview, Handy unpacks the rapid shifts in data transformation and the innovations propelling dbt Labs to industry leadership. Handy discusses how dbt Labs' commitment to open standards and cloud-based platforms earned recognition at theCUBEd Awards. He highlights how AI is reshaping data engineering and emphasizes dbt Labs' focus on building tools that enhance productivity while keeping integration seamless across the modern data stack. Throughout the conversation, Handy underscores dbt Labs’ cultural values, which is noted as key to its success. By fostering a strong community and prioritizing innovation, dbt Labs stays at the forefront of the evolving data landscape. Handy’s perspective offers a compelling look at the future of data integration and engineering excellence. Find more SiliconANGLE news and analysis https://siliconangle.com/ Follow theCUBE's wall-to-wall event coverage https://siliconangle.com/events/ Learn about the latest theCUBE events https://www.thecube.net/ 00:00 - Intro 00:06 - Embracing Innovation: The Evolution of AI, Data and Cloud Engineering 02:47 - Innovation in Data Transformation 06:05 - The Productivity Curve in Data Engineering 10:07 - Current Data Opportunities and Challenges 14:03 - The Impact of Open Standards 18:07 - Charting the Future of Data: dbt Labs' Impact and Vision #theCUBE #CUBEdAwards25 #dbtLabs #theCUBEresearch #AI

Danny Brickman, CEO of Oasis Security, joins theCUBE Research’s Kristen Nicole Martin to discuss innovative approaches that earned his company the Rocketship Award. Oasis, with its roots in military cyber innovation, focuses on identity security and addresses emerging challenges in managing non-human identities. Brickman shares insights into how Oasis leverages AI to enhance security while maintaining development velocity, providing a unique perspective on the rapidly evolving security landscape.

Oasis addresses the complexities of identity management by acting as a bridge between security and development teams, facilitating seamless integration while ensuring effective governance of non-human identities, according to Brickman. One of the company's pivotal innovations is its ability to automate and govern identities at scale, ultimately positioning identity professionals as enablers rather than obstacles, he said.

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00:00 - Intro
00:05 - Innovation and Identity: The Evolution of Oasis and CUBEd Awards
02:33 - Innovative AI Approaches in Security at Oasis
04:43 - Pioneering Milestones and Innovations by Oasis
08:38 - Unlocking Success: Ecosystems, Partnerships, and Celebrating Achievements

Reggie Townsend, VP of the data ethics practice at SAS Institute, sits down with Rebecca Knight of theCUBE to discuss SAS’s recognition for its "Innovative Responsible AI Initiative" at theCUBEd Awards. The conversation centers on SAS’s leadership in ethical AI and the company’s commitment to advancing technology responsibly. Townsend details SAS’ approach to embedding data ethics into its AI initiatives, emphasizing transparency, fairness and the broader societal implications of AI adoption. Together, Knight and Townsend explore how SAS operationalizes responsible AI, with Townsend underscoring the importance of human-centric strategies and strong risk management practices. SAS’s initiatives are making a tangible impact — particularly in healthcare — where ethical AI practices are being applied to improve patient care and support better decision-making, according to Townsend. Knight draws attention to these real-world applications, showcasing SAS’s role in setting a standard for ethical innovation across industries. Find more SiliconANGLE news and analysis https://siliconangle.com/ Follow theCUBE's wall-to-wall event coverage https://siliconangle.com/events/ Learn about the latest theCUBE events https://www.thecube.net/ 00:00 - Intro 00:06 - Championing Responsible Innovation: Reggie Townsend's Impact on Tech Ethics 02:33 - Ethical and Human-Centric Strategies for AI Development 06:32 - Real-Life Examples of Responsible AI: Healthcare 08:52 - Evaluating the Wisdom and Impact of Responsible AI 13:32 - Concluding Insights: Navigating the Future of AI and Beyond #theCUBE #CUBEdAwards25 #SAS #theCUBEresearch #AI

In an exclusive interview, theCUBE’s Bob Laliberte sits down with Shlomo Kramer, founder and CEO of Cato Networks, to discuss his recent recognition as one of the "Most Innovative Tech Startup Leaders" at the Tech Innovation CUBEd Awards and the transformative strategies driving Cato Networks' success. Kramer shares Cato Networks’ pioneering approach to reshaping the network security landscape. Laliberte talks to Kramer about his expertise, highlighting his company's cloud platform and its role in simplifying and converging network security solutions and how Cato Networks is leading the charge in cybersecurity innovation. They also discuss the importance of a strong engineering foundation and the contrarian mindset fueling meaningful innovation. The conversation underscores how Cato Networks’ platform-centric approach delivers operational efficiency and agility, setting new standards in an ever-evolving industry, according to Shlomo. Find more SiliconANGLE news and analysis https://siliconangle.com/. Follow theCUBE's wall-to-wall event coverage https://siliconangle.com/events/ Learn about the latest theCUBE events https://www.thecube.net/ 00:00 - Intro 00:06 - Innovative Networks: Insights from Industry Leaders and Pioneers 02:17 - Finding Success with a Contrarian Approach 04:34 - Shlomo's Personal Innovation Journey 06:42 - Embracing the Future: Innovations and Insights #theCUBE #CUBEdAwards25 #CatoNetworks #theCUBEresearch #NetworkSecurity #Cybersecurity

John Furrier of theCUBE Research sat down with Jyoti Bansal, CEO and Founder of Harness, to talk about what earned him the title of “Most Innovative Tech Startup Leader” at the 2025 Tech Innovation CUBEd Awards. Learn more about our other 2025 Tech Innovation CUBEd Awards winners: https://www.thecube.net/awards Bansal has been transforming the way engineering teams build, test and deploy software, using AI and automation to make DevOps smarter and more efficient. In this conversation, he shares insights on scaling innovation, the future of software delivery and how Harness is redefining developer productivity in ways the industry has never seen before. Check out the full article: https://siliconangle.com/2025/03/13/identifying-right-product-market-fit-beginning-successful-enterprises-cubedawards25/ Follow theCUBE's wall-to-wall coverage as the roving news desk for SiliconANGLE reports live from tech's top events https://siliconangle.com/category/cube-event-coverage/ Watch all of our interviews with the Tech Innovation CUBEd Awards 2025 winners: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLenh213llmcYFUZakeASuz-Rw6UPdUv6p #theCUBE #CUBEdAwards25 #Harness #theCUBEresearch #AI

Manoj Saxena, founder, chairman and CEO of Trustwise, sits down with theCUBE’s Shelly Kramer after being recognized as one of the “Most Innovative Tech Startup Leaders” at the Tech Innovation CUBEd Awards. Their conversation centers on Saxena’s dedication to ethical and safe AI practices, reflecting his broader commitment to responsible innovation. Saxena details his career path — from leading IBM Watson to establishing the Responsible Artificial Intelligence Institute — culminating in the creation of Trustwise. He introduces Trustwise’s flagship product, Optimize: ai, explaining how it serves as a trust layer for AI systems. They also focus on Saxena’s mission to ensure AI technologies are both beneficial and trustworthy. Saxena emphasizes the necessity of cultural alignment and ethics in AI development, drawing parallels between AI safety features and those embedded in everyday appliances. He outlines how Trustwise offers real-time trust assessments to help companies manage AI with greater confidence. Find more SiliconANGLE news and analysis https://siliconangle.com/ Follow theCUBE's wall-to-wall event coverage https://siliconangle.com/events/ Learn about the latest theCUBE events https://www.thecube.net/ 00:00 - Intro 00:05 - Introduction and Journey: Welcoming Manoj Saxena's Career Path 03:02 - Establishing a Trustworthy Foundation for AI: The Role of Responsibility and Trust 06:57 - Trustwise: Building and Expanding the AI Trust Layer 10:33 - The Role of Responsible AI Institute 13:28 - Empowering Industries: Education and Applications of Trustwise Agentic AI 17:33 - Cultural Influences on AI and Final Insights #theCUBE #CUBEdAwards25 #Trustwise #theCUBEresearch #OptimizerAI #AI

Poornima DeBolle, co-founder and CPO of Menlo Security, recently received the “Innovative Women in Tech Leadership” award as a part of theCUBE’s Tech Innovation CUBEd Awards. She joins theCUBE’s Rebecca Knight to discuss her career in cybersecurity and the leadership principles behind her success. During their discussion, DeBolle reflects on her 20-year journey from engineering student to cybersecurity innovator. She highlights how her technical background fuels her curiosity and has shaped Menlo Security’s architecturally secure approach, setting new industry standards. Empathy’s role in effective leadership was also emphasized by DeBolle. Her ability to lead with vision while prioritizing problem-solving and collaboration is a quality colleagues consistently credit, and it’s a key factor behind her award-winning impact in the technology sector. Find more SiliconANGLE news and analysis https://siliconangle.com/ Follow theCUBE's wall-to-wall event coverage https://siliconangle.com/events/ Learn about the latest theCUBE events https://www.thecube.net/ 00:00 - Intro 00:06 - Celebrating Poornima DeBolle: Leadership, Success and the CUBEd Awards 02:37 - Poornima's Career Beginnings 05:35 - Menlo Security's Evolution 08:22 - Empathetic Leadership in Digital Transformation 12:20 - Empowering Women in Tech: Overcoming Challenges and Building Allies #theCUBE #CUBEdAwards25 #MenloSecurity #theCUBEresearch #WomenInTech #cybersecurity

In this exclusive interview from theCUBE's Tech Innovation CUBEd Awards, Rick Farnell, CEO of Tracer, joins host Rebecca Knight to discuss his recognition as a Luminary Award winner in the field of Artificial Intelligence. Farnell shares his vast experience in AI and digital authenticity, focusing on the mission-driven ethos of Tracer, a company that seeks to protect brands from online threats. theCUBE Research and analysts guide this insightful conversation, exploring Farnell's leadership journey, his entrepreneurial ventures, and his vision for the future of technology education. Key takeaways from the conversation include Farnell's emphasis on practical applications of AI and his dedication to fostering a collaborative company culture, essential for innovation and growth. He highlights the importance of expert validation in AI, emphasizing a human-in-the-loop approach to ensure effective outcomes. Farnell's insights illustrate the significance of aligning technological advancements with tangible business objectives, a principle he credits for his success. Overall, this discussion offers valuable perspectives on AI's dynamic role in enhancing brand safety and the critical elements for nurturing future technology leaders. #CUBEdAwards #Tracer #AI #Cybersecurity #DigitalAuthenticity 00:00 - Intro 00:06 - Introduction to Tracer: Welcoming Rick Farnell and Exploring the Entrepreneurial Journey 03:22 - Importance of Education in AI 05:46 - Practical Learning in AI 07:49 - Fostering Innovation Through Bold Vision and Entrepreneurial Culture 11:28 - Milestones and Reflections on the Journey to Career Success

Join John Furrier of theCUBE in a captivating discussion with Josh Harbert and Matt McDonough from Couchbase as they delve into groundbreaking innovations recognized at the Tech Innovation Awards. Couchbase, an industry leader in database management, receives top honors for their advanced capabilities in developing innovative database solutions. Josh Harbert, Chief Marketing Officer of Couchbase, and Matt McDonough, Senior Vice President of Product Management from Couchbase, discuss their award-winning technologies. In this insightful session, they explain how Couchbase's foresight in integrating AI with vector search capabilities positions them as pioneers in the database landscape. This episode, hosted by theCUBE Research, explores the depth of their innovations and its impact on the tech world. During the discussion, Harbert and McDonough highlight Couchbase's unique position in unifying transactional, mobile, analytics, and AI services. Harbert asserts that their ability to offer comprehensive solutions from cloud to edge strengthens Couchbase's market presence. The analysts at theCUBE emphasize the strategic foresight Couchbase showed with AI long before it became mainstream, ultimately shaping the data platform's current success. #Couchbase #TechInnovationAwards #theCUBE #DatabaseManagement #AIintegration #CloudComputing #DataPlatform #TechIndustryLeadership Find more SiliconANGLE news and analysis https://siliconangle.com/ Follow theCUBE's wall-to-wall event coverage https://siliconangle.com/events/ Learn about the latest theCUBE events https://www.thecube.net/ 00:00 - Intro 00:05 - Celebrating Innovation: Couchbase's Journey to Tech Triumph 02:12 - Product Positioning in a Rapid Market 04:50 - Marketing Dynamics and Market Opportunities 07:07 - Exploring the Power and Integration of Couchbase 11:40 - Couchbase's Journey to Recognition 14:20 - Unlocking Success: The Couchbase Advantage 18:02 - Strategic Outlook: Marketing Innovations and Final Thoughts

David Flynn, CEO of Hammerspace, joins theCUBE to discuss theCUBEd Awards and Hammerspace's groundbreaking approach in the data storage innovation category. With over a decade of experience, Flynn and Hammerspace are pioneering fluid data orchestration, leveraging an innovative architecture to combat the enduring challenges of data management. This discussion, led by John Furrier and theCUBE researchers, delves into Flynn's journey from Fusion-io to establishing Hammerspace as a leader in data platforms.

Key insights include how Hammerspace transcends conventional data storage by orchestrating data movement across systems to enhance accessibility and performance. Flynn emphasizes that true value lies in the productivity boost for enterprises using advanced data orchestration. According to Flynn, the real breakthrough stems from overcoming industry skepticism by addressing complex problems, such as delivering supercomputer-level data access on enterprise platforms. This initiative caters to critical areas like Artificial Intelligence and large-scale distributed computing, where efficient data utilization is pivotal. #Hammerspace #theCUBEdAwards #DataInnovation #AI #DataOrchestration #TechInnovation #EnterpriseData #InnovationAwards


00:00 - Intro
00:06 - Innovation and Vision: Exploring Data Platforms and Hammerspace
03:18 - Revolutionizing Data: Vision, Challenges, and Innovations in Hammerspace
07:10 - Strategic Solutions for Data Management and Industry Challenges
10:57 - The Shift in Data Storage Economics
13:12 - Market Opportunities in AI and Enterprise
15:59 - David Flynn's Entrepreneurial Journey
18:48 - Future Visions: Trends, Outlook, and Strategic Planning

Join us for theCUBE's Tech Innovation CUBEd Awards as we feature Brian Vecci, the Field CTO at Varonis, discussing their groundbreaking work that earned them top honors in the data protection innovation category. Vecci, alongside analysts from theCUBE Research, delves into Varonis's pioneering data-centric approach to security and the evolving landscape of cyber threats. This insightful dialogue underscores their commitment to enhancing data security amid the complexities of modern tech ecosystems.

Key takeaways from the discussion with Vecci reveal the sophisticated challenges organizations face with the rapid adoption of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools such as Microsoft Copilot. Vecci emphasizes the essential measures needed to mitigate the risks associated with data exposure, highlighting Varonis's unique capabilities in monitoring and controlling data access effectively. According to Vecci, organizations can harness AI's potential without jeopardizing data privacy, compliance, or security, ensuring robust protection across platforms like Microsoft 365, Salesforce, and other critical applications. #CyberResiliencySummit #Varonis #Cybersecurity #AI #Microsoft #AWS


00:00 - Intro
00:05 - Innovative Data Security and AI Challenges: Highlighting the CUBEd Awards and Varonis' Success
04:26 - Enhancing Data Security: Varonis and Generative AI Considerations for CISOs
08:29 - Exploring Alternative Technologies: AI Risks, Conclusions, and Acknowledgments

Dan DeBacker, SVP of product management at Extreme Networks, joins theCUBE’s Bob Laliberte to discuss Extreme Networks' recent win at the Tech Innovation CUBEd Awards. Recognized for the “Most Innovative IoT or Edge Platform,” the company’s ExtremeCloud Edge platform earned accolades for pushing boundaries in IoT and edge technology. DeBacker details the strategic vision behind ExtremeCloud Edge and how it addresses evolving demands in cloud computing. He highlights the platform’s ability to deliver consistent cloud experiences across on-premises and public environments while emphasizing its focus on security, efficiency and simplicity for customers worldwide. Laliberte and DeBacker also explore the importance of data sovereignty and cloud flexibility. Extreme Networks remains committed to meeting modern enterprise needs through seamless cloud management and innovative edge solutions, which solidifies its position as a leader in the IoT and edge space, DeBacker underscores. Find more SiliconANGLE news and analysis https://siliconangle.com/ Follow theCUBE's wall-to-wall event coverage https://siliconangle.com/events/ Learn about the latest theCUBE events https://www.thecube.net/ 00:00 - Intro 00:06 - Welcoming Innovation: Dan DeBacker and the Evolution of Cloud Management for Consistent Customer Experience 02:46 - Journey and Impact of ExtremeCloud Edge Development 05:30 - Navigating the Future: Trends, Security and Final Thoughts #theCUBE #CUBEdAwards25 #ExtremeNetworks #theCUBEresearch #ExtremeCloudEdge #IoT

Ganesh Shankar, co-founder and CEO of Responsive, joins theCUBE’s Rebecca Knight to discuss Responsive’s win in the "Top AI-Enabled Product, Go-to-market (GTM) – sales, marketing, revenue" category at the Tech Innovation CUBEd Awards. The interview highlights how Responsive’s AI-driven platform is transforming strategic response management for businesses.

Shankar shares how Responsive leverages AI to streamline proposal responses and business inquiries, boosting efficiency and decision-making. He details how the company’s technology enables organizations to engage more opportunities by reducing manual effort and improving accuracy across sales and marketing processes.

The conversation also addresses the challenge of “knowledge dystopia” — the overload of information in business operations. Responsive’s human-AI synergy keeps communication precise, ensuring companies avoid data fatigue while staying competitive, Shankar explains.

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00:00 - Intro
00:06 - Embracing Innovation: Introducing Ganesh Shankar and the Fusion of AI in Modern Solutions
02:37 - Enhancing Proposal Responses: The Role of AI in Efficiency and Functionality
04:46 - Navigating Knowledge Dystopia with Responsive
07:45 - Leveraging AI Insights for Business Success
10:40 - Customer Feedback and Success Stories
12:44 - The Secret Sauce: Responsive’s Unique Approach
16:10 - Journey Reflections: Innovation and Insights

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Nancy Wang
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Bianca Lewis
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Megan Fales
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Danny Brickman
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Proofpoint Unified Data Security, Seraphic Secure Enterprise Browsing Platform
Most Innovative IoT or Edge Platform
WINNER
Cisco Unified Edge
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Red Hat Device Edge, ZEDEDA Edge Kubernetes App Flows
Most Innovative Agent-Ready Data Platform
WINNER
Starburst Enterprise Platform
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SnapLogic Agentic, Integration Platform
Most Innovative Analytics & Insights Solution
WINNER
Neo4j Aura Graph Analytics
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Datarails FP&A Platform
Most Innovative Automation Product
WINNER
Gluware IDE
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Harness AI
Most Innovative Use of AI for Network Management
WINNER
Extreme Networks Extreme Platform ONE
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Cisco Agentic Workflows with Cisco AI Assistant
Most Innovative Reasoning and Decision Intelligence AI Solution
WINNER
Grokstream Grok
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Most Innovative Cloud Application Modernization Platform
WINNER
Broadcom VMware Avi Load Balancer
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Most Innovative Kubernetes-Native Development Platform
WINNER
Cast AI Workload Optimization
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Most Innovative Collaboration Solution
WINNER
Certinia Professional Services Cloud
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2025 Winners by Category

HyperCUBEd Innovation Award
Startup
Island
Butlr
Cato Networks
Darwinium
Snorkel AI
HyperCUBEd Innovation Award
Private Company
dbt Labs
Armis
Hammerspace
Torc Robotics
VAST Data
HyperCUBEd Innovation Award
Public Company
Crowdstrike
AppFolio
AI Innovator of the Year
Zest AI
Intrex
SAS
Writer
Zoom
Rocketship Award
Oasis Security
Entro Security
RunPod
Most Innovative User Conference
commercetools
Contentsquare
Harness
Innovative Responsible AI Initiative
SAS
Top Internal AI Implementation
University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire
Most Innovative Tech Startup Leaders
Shlomo Kramer
Co-Founder & CEO | Cato Networks
Jyoti Bansal
CEO & Founder | Harness, Traceable, Unusual Ventures
Manoj Saxena
CEO & Founder | Trustwise
Daniel Keller
CEO & Co-Founder | InFlux Technologies
David Flynn
Founder & CEO | Hammerspace
Marty Sprinzen
Co-founder & CEO | Vantiq
Innovative Women in Tech Leadership
Christina Kosmowski
Chief Executive Officer | LogicMonitor
Poornima Debolle
Co-founder & Chief Product Officer | Menlo Security
Umaimah Khan
Founder & CEO | Opal Security
Lucie Buisson
Chief Product Officer | Contentsquare
Linda Tong
CEO | Webflow
Ayesha Mahmood
Vice President of Software Engineering | Zscaler
AI Luminaries
Dag Peak
CPO | Alianza
Daz Williams
Chief AI Officer | InFlux Technologies
Rick Farnell
CEO | Tracer
Breakthrough Technologist
Luv Bansal
ML Ops Engineer | Clarifai
Most Innovative AI Product
Trustwise Optimize:ai
Trustwise
Agiloft GenAI Prompt Lab
Agiloft
Aquant AI for Service Professionals
Aquant
Tracer Flora
Tracer
Snorkel Flow & Snorkel Custom
Snorkel AI
Top AI Innovation for Security
Deep Instinct Data Security X
Deep Instinct
Armis Centrix
Armis
Intezer Autonomous SOC Platform
Intezer
Sentra Data Security Platform
Sentra
Skyhawk Continuous Proactive Protection
Skyhawk Security
Most Innovative Security Solution
Aviatrix Distributed Cloud Firewall
Aviatrix
Aembit Workload IAM Platform
Aembit
Supply Chain & Nth Party Monitoring
Black Kite
CrowdStrike Falcon® Cloud Security
CrowdStrike
Trace
NetRise
Most Innovative Cyber-resilience Solution
ExtraHop RevealX
ExtraHop
Cohesity Data Cloud
Cohesity
Illumio Zero Trust Segmentation Platform
Illumio
Menlo Security Enterprise Browser
Menlo Security
Omnis Cyber Intelligence
NETSCOUT
Most Innovative Data Platform
WEKA® Data Platform (4th Generation)
WEKA
Conviva® Operational Data Platform
Conviva
Pentaho+
Pentaho
SingleStore Pro Max
SingleStore
VAST Data Platform
VAST Data
Most Innovative Cloud Infrastructure Solution
VMware Cloud Foundation
Broadcom
Gigamon Precryption Technology
Gigamon
MontyCloud Autonomous CloudOps
MontyCloud
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI
Red Hat
Stacklet Platform
Stacklet
Most Innovative Networking Solution
Marvis Minis
Juniper Networks
ExtremeCloud SD-WAN and Fabric
Extreme Networks
Netrwx.ai
EnterpriseWeb
Nile Access Service
Nile
Riverbed Platform & NPM+
Riverbed
Most Innovative Product for Platform Engineering Teams
KAOPS by Nethopper
nethopper.io
Komodor Platform
Komodor
Mezmo Telemetry Pipeline
Mezmo
The Rafay Platform
Rafay Systems
Treble API Intelligence Platform
Treble Inc.
Most Innovative Automation Product
Tray Universal Automation Cloud
Tray.ai
Customer Success Cloud
Certinia
IBM Instana Intelligent Remediation
IBM
Riverbed Platform
Riverbed
vFunction Architectural Observability Platform
vFunction
Most Innovative Solution for DevOps
Copado DevOps Platform
Copado
Azul Intelligence Cloud
Azul
Buildkite Scale-Out Delivery Platform
Buildkite
Mezmo Telemetry Pipeline
Mezmo
Octopus Deploy GitHub Copilot Extension
Octopus Deploy
Most Innovative Database
Capella Database-as-a-Service
Couchbase
Aerospike Graph
Aerospike
CockroachDB
Cockroach Labs
Neo4j LLM Knowledge Graph Builder
Neo4j
Qdrant Hybrid Cloud
Qdrant
Top Data Storage Innovation
Hammerspace Global Data Platform
Hammerspace
Virtual Storage Platform One
Hitachi Vantara
InfiniBox® G4 Family
Infinidat
Spectra Cube™ Taper Library
Spectra Logic
Wasabi AiR
Wasabi Technologies
Top Data Protection Innovation
Varonis for Microsoft 365 Copilot
Varonis
BigID's AI Remediation Recommendations
BigID
InfiniSafe® Cyber Detection
Infinidat
Top AI Innovation for Developers
AI Chat
Tabnine
Launchable
CloudBees
AI Accelerator
Fastly
SAS® Viya® Workbench
SAS
Most Innovative IoT or Edge Platform
ExtremeCloud Edge
Extreme Networks
Red Hat Device Edge
Red Hat, Inc.
ZEDEDA Edge Application Services
ZEDEDA
Top AI-enabled products
Go-to-market (GTM) - sales, marketing, revenue, etc.
Responsive Platform (Responsive AI)
Responsive
Healthcare, HealthTech, MedTech
Medidata Clinical Data Studio
Medidata
Manufacturing
Aquant AI for Service Professionals
Aquant
Transportation & Mobility
Weather Hazard Alerts
Lytx
Retail & E-Commerce
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Other
Butlr Heatic 2+ Sensor
Butlr
Danny Brickman

Danny Brickman

Chief Business Officer

Cyera

Chris Munford

Chris Munford

Founder & CEO

Nethopper.io

Brian Vecci

Brian Vecci

Field CTO

Varonis

Rich Waldron

Rich Waldron

Co-founder & CEO

Tray.ai

Jyoti Bansal

Jyoti Bansal

CEO & Co-Founder

Harness

Rick Farnell

Rick Farnell

CEO

Tracer

Shimon Ben-David

Shimon Ben-David

Director of Product Management

Google

David Flynn

David Flynn

CEO

Hammerspace

Daz Williams

Daz Williams

Chief AI Officer

Influx Technologies

Alistair Russell

Alistair Russell

Co-Founder/CTO

Tray.ai

Rob Greer

Rob Greer

Strategic Advisor

RG Operating Advisors

Sanjay Gidwani

Sanjay Gidwani

Founder & CEO

KOSMOS

Tom Doyle

Tom Doyle

CTO

Medidata Solutions

Brendon Hill

Brendon Hill

SVP - Product

Lytx, Inc.

Carl Froggett

Carl Froggett

Incubator Advisor

Loughborough University

Lane Bess

Lane Bess

Chairperson of the Board

Blaize Holdings Inc.

Ameya Deshmukh

Ameya Deshmukh

Head of AI-First Marketing

EverWorker

Assaf Melochna

Assaf Melochna

President & Co-Founder

Aquant

Ganesh Shankar

Ganesh Shankar

CEO and Co-Founder

Responsive

Shlomo Kramer

Shlomo Kramer

Founder and CEO

Cato Networks

Binny Gill

Binny Gill

Founder and CEO

Kognitos

Michael Fey

Michael Fey

Co-Founder & CEO

Island

Raju Malhotra

Raju Malhotra

Chief Product & Technology Officer

Certinia

Reggie Townsend

Reggie Townsend

VP AI Ethics, Governance & Social Impact

SAS

Manoj Saxena

Manoj Saxena

Founder, CEO & Chairman, Trustwise

Trustwise

James Leach

James Leach

Product Management

Cisco Compute

Tristan Handy

Tristan Handy

CEO & Founder

dbt Labs

Loreal Lynch

Loreal Lynch

CMO

Nooks

Cat Allday

Cat Allday

Vice President of Product

AppFolio

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