Core Insights - Veeam has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Securiti AI for $1.725 billion, aiming to enhance customer control and security over data in the AI era [1][2] - The acquisition is part of a broader trend of consolidation in the data industry, driven by the need for improved data infrastructure to support AI adoption [4][5] Company Overview - Securiti AI, founded in 2019, has raised over $156 million in venture capital and provides a command center for enterprise data management [2] - Following the acquisition, Securiti's product will be integrated into Veeam's offerings, with Securiti's founder Rehan Jalil taking on the role of president of security and AI at Veeam [2] Industry Trends - The data industry is experiencing significant consolidation, with notable acquisitions such as Databricks acquiring Neon for $1 billion and Salesforce acquiring Informatica for $8 billion [5] - There is a growing demand from enterprises to streamline their data infrastructure, particularly as they seek to adopt AI technologies, highlighting the issue of data fragmentation [6]