New partnership with TrendAI for Data Governance and Data Security
Strategic collaboration for secure, transparent and scalable data usage
Woodmark is taking the next logical step in advancing its data-driven product portfolio and services: in TrendAI, the company has secured a specialised technology partner that aligns AI-powered security mechanisms specifically with data governance requirements.
The objective of this collaboration is to structurally strengthen the enterprise-wide data architecture, efficiently meet regulatory requirements, and simultaneously create a foundation for innovative, data-driven business models.
Clear structures for sustainable data utilisation
The cooperation focuses on establishing a holistic data governance framework. Together with TrendAI, Woodmark is implementing mandatory standards for data quality, data stewardship, and data lifecycle management. This includes:
- Introducing clearly defined data ownership models
- Establishing company-wide data classification policies
- Creating transparent metadata and lineage structures
- Implementing standardised processes for data access and usage
Through these measures, Woodmark is creating the organisational and technological foundation for consistent, audit-compliant and scalable data usage.
"Our clients face the challenge of deploying AI productively without compromising on security or compliance. Together with TrendAI, we provide an integrated solution specifically for this: clear data governance, AI-powered security, and a reliable data foundation for scalable AI applications."
Jens Schnettler
Managing Director
Woodmark Consulting
Highest security standards for sensitive corporate data
Beyond structural governance, the development of the data security architecture is central to this partnership. TrendAI contributes extensive expertise in access control, encryption, monitoring and compliance management. By going beyond traditional IT security, TrendAI utilises AI-based methods to continuously identify and manage data contexts, sensitivities and usage risks.
The collaboration specifically aims to:
- Further develop role-based access control (RBAC) models
- Automate the identification and classification of sensitive data
- Harmonise security policies across systems
- Efficiently meet requirements from GDPR and other regulatory mandates
This ensures that data is used not only to create value but also responsibly and in compliance with regulations.
Foundation for AI and analytics initiatives
A robust governance and security structure is a prerequisite for the sustainable, trustworthy, and compliant deployment of advanced analytics and AI solutions. TrendAI specifically supports the secure provision of data for explainable and responsible AI applications. With TrendAI’s support, Woodmark creates the necessary data quality, transparency, and foundation of trust to strategically scale future AI and automation initiatives.
TrendAI also emphasises the strategic importance of this collaboration:
"Woodmark takes a clear, holistic approach to data management. This is exactly where we come in: our AI-powered security and governance features build the necessary foundation of trust for data to be used securely, compliantly, and at scale. We are delighted to support this transformation process, both technologically and methodically."
David Dellmann
Partner Development
TrendAI
Long-term partnership delivering strategic value
The partnership is designed for the long term and encompasses not only technological implementation but also consulting, training and change management initiatives. The objective is to embed data governance and data security as an integral part of the corporate culture.
Through this collaboration, Woodmark sends a clear signal: data is not merely an operational asset but a strategic success factor and its responsible management is central to sustainable growth and innovation.
From left to right: Nico Inhoffen (Woodmark), Eric Jung and David Dellmann (Trend AI), and Lars Ritter (Woodmark) look forward to this collaboration
TrendAI™, a division of Trend Micro™ and a global leader in AI security, creates a secure world for digital data exchange between enterprises, government agencies, and organisations. Leveraging its security expertise and innovation, TrendAI™ uses artificial intelligence to protect over 500,000 organisations and millions of individuals across clouds, networks, endpoints, and devices. AI Fearlessly.