Concentric AI, a leading provider of AI and data security governance solutions, today announced that it was named a Customers' Choice in the 2026 Gartner Peer Insights 'Voice of the Customer': Data Security Posture Management. Gartner defines Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) as technology that discovers previously unknown data across on-premises data centers and cloud service providers (CSPs). It also helps categorize and classify previously unknown and discovered structured and unstructured data.
Concentric AI named Customers' Choice in 2026 Gartner Peer Insights for DSPM.
Overall rating of 4.8 out of 5.
94% willingness-to-recommend based on 229 reviews as of March 31, 2026.
One of only two vendors positioned in Customers' Choice quadrant.
Named Representative Vendor in 2025 Gartner Market Guide for DSPM.
Also recognized in 2026 Gartner Hype Cycle reports for Data Storage Management Systems and DSPM.
Concentric AI received an overall rating of 4.8 out of 5 and was one of only two vendors to be positioned in the Customers' Choice quadrant. Ninety-four percent of users based on 229 total reviews as of 31 March 2026 indicated a willingness to recommend Concentric AI for its Semantic Intelligence™ platform, with many citing solid, scalable product capabilities and standout support.
Karthik Krishnan, CEO and Co-founder of Concentric AI, stated: "We believe there is no better affirmation that we're providing tangible value than being recognized by our customers. Concentric AI is proud to be recognized as a 2026 Customers' Choice for Data Security Posture Management. We believe this recognition is a testament to our commitment to delivering AI and data security governance that actually works. And as AI transforms how data is created, accessed, and shared, DSPM provides the foundation for safe AI adoption."
Concentric AI provides AI and data security governance solutions that protect data at rest, in motion, and across all the AI tools users interact with. The Semantic Intelligence platform uses proprietary AI to contextually discover, manage, and protect data across cloud and on-prem environments. It continuously monitors for risks and autonomously remediates unauthorized access, risky sharing, excessive permissions, and other critical data security issues. Concentric AI Semantic DLP helps organizations securely deploy enterprise-sanctioned AI and provides visibility into all unsanctioned tools, aka shadow AI.
Concentric AI was named a Representative Vendor in the 2025 Gartner® Market Guide for Data Security Posture Management and a Representative Vendor for Information Governance in the 2025 Gartner® Market Guide for AI Trust, Risk, and Security Management. Concentric AI is also mentioned in 2026 Gartner Hype Cycle™ reports for Data Storage Management Systems and DSPM; the 2026 Hype Cycle for Data Security Technologies; and the 2026 Hype Cycle for Privacy.
About Concentric AI
Concentric AI is intelligent data security made easy, helping businesses discover, understand, and protect sensitive information across cloud and on-prem environments. Its AI-powered data security governance solutions deliver precise visibility, automated protection, and safe AI adoption—so organizations can reduce risk, strengthen compliance, and confidently innovate without compromising what matters most.
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