Press Release
Driven Tech Recognized On The CRN® AI Innovators List For 2026
NEW YORK — October 20, 2026
Driven Tech, Inc., an AI and Cloud Native Platform systems integrator, announced today that it has been named to the 2026 AI Innovators list by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company.
CRN’s inaugural AI Innovators list celebrates North American solution providers at the forefront of the AI revolution. The companies featured on this list have recognized the vast opportunities of AI and have integrated AI technologies into cutting-edge solutions for their customers.
AI has quickly evolved from an emerging technology to a strategic business imperative. Solution providers are increasingly deploying AI solutions to help businesses improve customer experiences, enhance employee productivity, strengthen decision-making and uncover new opportunities for growth. As a result, the AI market has become a major catalyst for innovation across every sector of the IT channel. Each 2026 AI Innovator has shown dedication to building creative and unique AI solutions that deliver valuable business enhancements to customers.
Driven provides managed IT and cybersecurity services designed to strengthen organizational resilience and improve operational efficiency. Its approach combines three core pillars—Pervasive Security, Applied Intelligence, and AI-Driven Foundations—bringing together leading technologies through extensive API integrations to deliver greater visibility, more effective protection, and faster threat detection and response.
“The opportunity with AI isn't simply to automate more tasks. It's to fundamentally improve how IT and cybersecurity services are delivered,” said Vinu Thomas, President and COO of Driven Tech. “We're building AI into the foundation of our approach, connecting technologies, intelligence, and expertise to help our clients stay ahead of emerging threats and operate with greater confidence. This recognition from CRN reflects the work our team is doing to turn AI's potential into meaningful business outcomes.”
“Our 2026 AI Innovators honorees are helping shape the next generation of business transformation through the imaginative use of artificial intelligence,” said Jennifer Follett, Vice President, U.S. Content and Executive Editor at CRN, The Channel Company. “By delivering forward-thinking solutions that create value for their customers and technology partners alike, they are pushing the industry forward and setting a high standard for innovation. We are honored to recognize their contributions."
Coverage of the 2026 AI Innovators list is available at crn.com/AIinnovators beginning Oct. 19.
About Driven Tech, Inc.
Driven Tech is a Security and AI-first technology integrator specializing in Pervasive Security, Applied Intelligence, and AI-Driven Foundation. The company helps organizations modernize infrastructure, secure digital environments, and harness artificial intelligence to improve cyber resilience, operational efficiency, and business outcomes. Driven delivers advisory, professional, and managed services across cybersecurity, cloud, networking, data, and AI, enabling customers to innovate in an increasingly AI-driven world securely.
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