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How Aravo Partnered with AppDirect to Bring Native Governed AI to Enterprise TPRM
Aravo partnered with AppDirect and its Devs.ai platform to accelerate the development of Aravo AI and AI Canvas within the Aravo Intelligence First platform. The result is AI embedded natively into enterprise TPRM workflows, built to respect user permissions, connect to trusted risk data, and deliver transparent, reviewable outputs. For enterprise risk teams managing complex third-party ecosystems, it’s governed AI that fits the way they already work and keeps human expertise in the loop.By Denise Sarazin / AppDirect / September 25, 2026
Strategy & Best Practices
Thrive 2026 Ecosystem Blueprint: How to Scale Growth Through Marketplaces and Ecosystems That Matter
If AI is making software creation faster and cheaper, distribution becomes the differentiator. This post previews four Thrive 2026 breakouts for ISVs and ecosystem leaders to unify partner channels, prove ecosystem ROI, and scale indirect revenue through marketplaces and ecosystems.By Denise Sarazin / AppDirect / September 4, 2026
Strategy & Best Practices
Thrive 2026 Lifecycle Roadmap: Expand Customer Value Through One Platform
If your customers are drowning in vendors, invoices, tickets, and spreadsheets, lifecycle management is the fastest path from operational chaos to measurable control. This post previews four Thrive 2026 breakouts to reduce manual work, close visibility gaps, and eliminate operational debt across network, mobility, expense management, and hardware lifecycle.By Denise Sarazin / AppDirect / September 2, 2026
Strategy & Best Practices
Thrive 2026 Advisor Growth Plays: How to Win New Business and Deliver More Value After the Sale
If your growth plan depends on sharper prospecting, stronger customer conversations, and more differentiated offers, this post previews six Thrive 2026 advisor-focused breakouts. Get takeaways on AI-led cloud selling, modern sales strategy, energy, 5G business continuity, and healthcare modernization.By Denise Sarazin / AppDirect / August 31, 2026
Strategy & Best Practices
Thrive 2026 AI Playbook: Build Confidence With AI—From Basics to Hands-on Workshops
AI conversations have moved past "which tool should we try?" to bigger questions: how do we control it, build with it, and prove it's worth the investment? These eight Thrive 2026 AI breakout sessions tackle all three—including hands-on workshops where attendees build real apps and agents.By Denise Sarazin / AppDirect / August 28, 2026
Strategy & Best Practices
More Microsoft CSP Revenue, Less Operational Overhead: Get the Guide
There's more Microsoft opportunity than ever for CSP partners. But this isn't just about catching new SKUs and compliance rules. It's a chance to ask whether your Microsoft practice can scale on its own, or whether it's still held up by manual work and a few people who know the rules. The good news: that's a fixable problem.By Denise Sarazin / AppDirect / August 27, 2026