AUSTIN, Texas – May 13, 2026 – Quest Software, a global leader in data management, cybersecurity and platform modernization, today announced two major releases to the Quest Trusted Data Management Platform, the industry’s only unified, end-to-end SaaS platform for trusted, AI-ready data. Building on the Automated Data Product Factory, the transformative new capability introduced earlier this year, the platform’s new AI-powered capabilities deliver innovative technology for modern data teams with the release of Quest Data Modeler, a cloud-native data modeling tool, and Quest Data Intelligence, which expands the library of AI assistants spanning governance, lineage, compliance, data products, data quality, and natural-language access to governed data. To learn more, visit: quest.com/data-management-platform

Most organizations stitch together separate data modeling tools, governance suites, and AI assistants, leaving them with multiple naming definitions, broken audit trails, and AI assistants running on ungoverned data. Quest Data Modeler and Quest Data Intelligence, working jointly within the Quest Trusted Data Management Platform, eliminates that fragmentation, giving customers a trusted, reliable experience with a shared understanding of their data. Data modeling establishes the logical definition and naming standards, and data governance keeps those standards consistent across the platform creating consistent business terms wherever data is consumed. QuestAI assistants speak the same language to every user. The result is one platform, one audit trail, and one shared understanding of data from how it is structured to how it is consumed.

”Trusted data is the backbone of any modern AI strategy, and our continued innovation is helping organizations turn AI ambition into real business value – with lower risk, higher accuracy, and the trusted data that makes faster AI deployment possible”, said Michael Laudon, Chief Product and Technology Officer, Quest Software. “At the pace we’re all moving in the AI era, trust can’t be tacked on after the fact – it has to be baked in from the start, or AI initiatives stall. That’s why we designed the Quest Trusted Data Management Platform with multiple entry points, each aligned to different stages of enterprise data and AI maturity, so we can meet our customers where they are. Some organizations are just beginning to address data visibility and quality; others are operationalizing governance and lineage to meet regulatory and risk requirements; and the most advanced are managing data as a product making it continuously trusted, reusable, and scalable for AI, analytics, and automation. By adding AI-powered data modeling and data intelligence, we are providing organizations with a first-of-its-kind solution that spans the entire data lifecycle, and helps them achieve trusted, AI-ready data faster – no matter where they are in their journey.”

“The bottom line is, there is no trusted AI without trusted data, and there is no trusted data without sound data modeling. That is where it all begins,” said Rocky Creel, Executive Director, JP Morgan Chase. “Fragmented data landscapes, inconsistent definitions, and manual processes slow everything down and erode confidence in what we deliver downstream. Quest Software’s data modeling solutions give us the rigor and consistency we need at the foundation through well-defined structures, shared semantics, and governed designs that every downstream capability can build from. When your models are right, governance, lineage, and AI readiness follow. That’s why Quest’s continued innovation in data modeling is so critical in helping to build a scalable, trusted, AI-ready data ecosystem.”

Across every industry and organization, data teams are dealing with fragmented, untrusted data that limits their AI readiness, accelerating regulatory compliance, and disparate tools and definitions that erode trust in data product outputs. Existing solutions have provided support for one of these problems, whereas the Quest Trusted Data Management Platform addresses all three within a single offering, and is built for how modern data teams work. With Quest Data Modeler and Quest Data Intelligence, the Trusted Data Management Platform now governs the two layers that matter most in the modern data stack – how data is modeled, and how data is governed. No other solution covers both in a single offering.

Quest Data Modeler is purpose-built for modern data stacks and to eliminate the trade-off between legacy tools that lack modern collaboration, and lightweight SaaS-enabled tools that lack governance. Drawing on Quest’s leadership in data modeling, it combines AI-powered data modeling with enterprise-level governance in a single offering, delivering real-time collaboration, governed business definitions, and standard naming across hybrid and cloud environments including Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Snowflake, and others. Quest Data Modeler capabilities include:

• AI-Assisted Modeling, a natural-language interface that generates and refines models, suggests consistent naming conventions, and accelerates delivery through proposal-and-review workflows. Modeling cycles now drop from weeks to hours without sacrificing the audit trails that organizations require.
• Real-Time Collaborative Modeling allows data architects, analytics engineers, business analysts, and data stewards to work in a single live workspace, with comments and discussions handled directly in the modeling workspace to eliminate siloed work.
• Enterprise Model Repository delivers a centralized Mart repository with model locking, version history, multi-user conflict resolution and controlled change management, giving data teams the rigor required for large, multi-team programs and a governance infrastructure that other cloud-native modelers don’t have.
• Full-Stack Modeling includes conceptual, logical, and physical data modeling in one place with visibility across every layer, ensuring that “customer” and “revenue” mean the same thing across every team, dashboard and AI system.
• erwin Heritage and Hybrid Coexistence giving the tens of thousands oforganizations that rely on existing erwin investments now can migrate assets, maintain hybrid workflows, and move to the cloud at their own pace, giving them the ability to protect decades of modeling discipline without starting over — a path no cloud-native competitor can match.

Quest Data Intelligence builds on Quest’s history of unmatched and proven data intelligence and governance capabilities, infusing AI-driven innovations to directly help organizations deliver trusted, AI-ready data at the speed and scale modern AI demands while reducing regulatory risk. Quest Data Intelligence capabilities include:

• AI-Powered Policy Manager delivers governance that keeps pace with regulation instead of chasing it. This feature generates policies directly from some of the most stringent regulatory frameworks – including the EU AI Act, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) AI Risk Management Framework and GDPR, with real-time policy enforcement at the point of data access, delivering a policy-as-code approach backed by continuous compliance monitoring and full audit trails.
• Expanded QuestAI Assistant Library builds on the QuestAI Stewardship Assistant and helps organizations develop business glossaries up to 75 percent faster and onboards new data sources up to 10x faster. New assistants now span glossary and ownership, data lineage, compliance, data products and data quality.
• Universal Semantic Assistant provides natural-language access to governed, trusted insights powered by Quest’s semantic layer, closing the persistent gap between business questions and the technical data that answers them.

MDSap Tech, a Quest Platinum Partner and SAP Gold Partner within the Midis Group ecosystem, brings more than 30 years of experience helping organizations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa modernize data management, analytics, and digital transformation strategies. “Quest Software is taking a strong step forward with the latest evolution of data modeling, making it more collaborative, accessible, and efficient. The Quest Data Modeler has the potential to significantly broaden participation beyond traditional technical users, enabling business users to play a more active role in the modeling process, which is hugely important for all organizations,” said Ömer Akgül, Technology and Analytics Solutions Manager, MDSap Tech. “This new offering can bring organizations substantial benefits, including improved alignment between business and IT, faster iteration cycles, and more accurate representation of business needs. The integration of AI-powered capabilities stands out as a key enabler, helping to simplify complex modeling tasks and accelerate productivity.”

Tecnet Dati has more than 30 years of experience as an IT consulting firm offering services across AI, advanced analytics, data governance and management, and more, and is a Quest Platinum+ Partner. “The user interface is much lighter, while still providing the substance and core functionality to someone that might not be as experienced with data modeling,” said Renato Comes, Sales and Marketing Director, Tecnet Dati. “With integration with the Mart repository, this will allow implementation of a hybrid environment where downstream consumers who are less technical can build the models to meet their business needs, while modeling teams can refine them from a more in-depth standpoint. It builds a modelling ecosystem of collaboration, speed and scale.”

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The CRN Storage 100 spotlights storage vendors advancing innovation, delivering cutting-edge technology and supporting high-impact strategic partnerships. Selected by the CRN editorial team, each company on the list was chosen for its dedication to bringing best-in-class storage offerings to the channel.

The Storage 100 list serves as a valuable resource for solution providers looking to optimize their portfolios with critical storage technology in areas such as software-defined storage; data recovery, observability and resilience; and components.

Quest Software’s inclusion on the Storage 100 list was driven by its products and solutions across data management, migration, and disaster recovery, which are often considered core components of broader storage coverage. These capabilities include the Quest Trusted Data Management Platform, On Demand Migration, and Disaster Recovery for Identity.

“We’re honored to be recognized as a Top 100 company by CRN, underscoring how Quest helps our customers realize AI success through trusted data and trusted identities,” said Maureen Perrelli, Chief Global Channel Officer at Quest Software. “Our approach in data management, secure identities, and platform modernization, combined with our leading capabilities across our portfolio provide trusted solutions that support hybrid and cloud environments, allowing our customers the ability to move faster and innovate confidently, while enabling our partners to deliver real business value.”

“We’re proud to recognize the companies on this year’s Storage 100 for their deep commitment to partnering with the channel to deliver truly transformative storage solutions,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, Executive Editor at CRN, The Channel Company. “These vendors continue to push meaningful innovation in storage while evolving partner strategies that drive success across the entire channel ecosystem.” 

Coverage of the 2026 CRN Storage 100 list begins on April 13 at crn.com/storage100.  

About Quest Software 

Quest Software creates technology and solutions that build the foundation for enterprise AI. Focused on data management and governance, cybersecurity, and platform modernization, Quest helps organizations address their most pressing challenges through trusted, AI-ready data, secure identities, and modernized platforms. Around the globe, more than 45,000 companies, including more than 90% of the Fortune 500, count on Quest Software. For more information, visit www.quest.com or follow Quest Software on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter).

About The Channel Company

The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world’s top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit thechannelco.com.

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Under her leadership, Quest’s partners are empowered to deliver transformative solutions that help organizations unlock the promise of AI. Perrelli’s work ensures that the more than 45,000 organizations – including 90% of the Fortune 500 – that rely on Quest products can minimize risk, accelerate digital transformation and maximize the value of their data.

“Maureen’s leadership in building and nurturing Quest’s global partner ecosystem exemplifies our commitment to channel excellence,” said Tim Page, CEO of Quest Software. “By fostering innovation, collaboration and growth across our global network, we’re helping our customers scale and succeed in the AI era. This recognition is a testament to the impact that strong partnerships can have on overall business transformation.”

The annual CRN Channel Chiefs list spotlights the most influential leaders across the IT channel, celebrating those who champion collaboration, drive innovation and empower their partners and customers to achieve shared success.

“Leaders recognized as CRN Channel Chiefs this year have demonstrated unwavering commitment to their partners and the broader IT channel. Their vision, passion and drive for innovation continue to shape the future of our industry. We are proud to celebrate their achievements and the positive impact they make every day,” said Jennifer Follett, Vice President, U.S. Content, Executive Editor, CRN.

CRN’s 2026 Channel Chiefs list will be featured on CRN.com beginning Feb. 2 at www.CRN.com/ChannelChiefs

About Quest Software

Quest Software creates technology and solutions that build the foundation for enterprise AI. Focused on data management and governance, cybersecurity and platform modernization, Quest helps organizations address their most pressing challenges and make the promise of AI a reality. Around the globe, more than 45,000 companies including over 90% of the Fortune 500 count on Quest Software. For more information, visit www.quest.com or follow Quest Software on X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn.

About The Channel Company

The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world’s top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers, and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit thechannelco.com.

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CRN’s Cloud 100 highlights companies across five cloud technology categories that matter most to solution providers. The cloud storage category focuses on vendors helping customers manage data across hybrid and cloud environments, improve recovery confidence, and prepare data for analytics and AI-driven use cases.

The recognition reflects how cloud storage is changing as organizations move more workloads to the cloud and expand AI initiatives. Access to trusted data and recovery readiness now sit at the center of daily operations. Teams need to move data across environments, protect it from disruption, and keep it available for analytics and AI use.

“As cloud adoption grows, partners and customers are dealing with the same issues: recovery confidence, data movement across environments, and trusted data AI,” said Maureen Perrelli, Chief Channel Officer at Quest Software. “This recognition aligns with how Quest supports those needs throughout our broad, AI-enabled product suite in data management, cybersecurity, and platform modernization.”

CRN defines the cloud storage category as moving beyond basic data storage to support data migration, management, recovery, and availability for AI applications. Quest was selected based on how it helps organizations manage these demands as cloud environments expand and data volumes grow.

Quest supports customers that need to move, protect, and recover data across on-premises and cloud platforms, while keeping that data usable across analytics and AI workflows. This approach aligns with CRN’s view of cloud storage as a foundation for resilience and real data use.

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Quest Software data products have been named to Database Trends and Applications’ (DBTA) 2026 Trend-Setting Products in Data and Information Management. 

Each year, DBTA highlights products that help organizations manage data as environments grow more complex and AI adoption increases. The 2026 list reflects a shift toward stronger data governance, visibility, and control, all essential for AI initiatives. 

This year, DBTA recognized multiple Quest data solutions, including the erwin Data Management Platform, along with Toad, SharePlex, and Foglight. These products support teams that need to understand where data comes from, how it moves, and how it is used across cloud and on-premises systems. 

At the center of the recognition is the erwin Data Management Platform for its ability to bring data intelligence, modeling, governance, metadata management, and AI-driven use cases into a single integrated platform. The platform helps organizations document data assets, track lineage, and establish shared definitions, which are critical when data feeds AI and business decision-making. 

Beyond governance, DBTA also pointed to Quest tools that support operational data work. Toad streamlines database development, administration, and performance tuning across multiple platforms. SharePlex delivers reliable, real-time database replication for high availability and scalability across platforms. Foglight provides end-to-end monitoring and diagnostics across databases, applications, and hybrid infrastructures environments. Together, these tools help organizations balance operational stability with long-term data strategy. 

This recognition aligns with Quest’s broader strategy to help customers thrive in the era of AI with a foundation of trusted, AI-ready data. 

“At a time when AI is pushing organizations to move faster with data, trust becomes the real bottleneck,” said Bharath Vasudevan, VP of Solutions Strategy and Growth at Quest Software. “This recognition reflects our focus on helping customers clearly understand their data, govern it responsibly, and use it with confidence as they expand AI use cases.” 

For customers and partners, inclusion in the 2026 Trend-Setting Products list signals alignment with where data management is headed. AI programs rely on trusted data. Platforms that provide visibility, governance, and control help teams reduce rework, limit risk, and move AI initiatives from pilots into production. 

You can view the full DBTA 2026 Trend-Setting Products list here. 

To see how Quest data products support governance, analytics, and AI readiness in your environment, request a demo here: erwin Data Intelligence by Quest request demo | erwin

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Recent research by Quest shows that 66 percent of manufacturing enterprises believe they will face a cyber-attack within the next 12 months. Many expect attacks to exploit identity systems: 22 percent cited ransomware, 21 percent industrial espionage, and 21 percent state-sponsored threats as the biggest risks. The data underlines that when AD is compromised for just 24 hours, more than 38 percent of manufacturers expect revenue losses of US $20–50 million, and 32 percent anticipate losses of US $50–100 million. 

Security Guardian is a core component of Quest’s cybersecurity solution that helps organizations protect AD, detect unwanted changes early, and keep identity systems stable. The platform classifies critical AD assets, detects abnormal activity in real time, and restores unauthorized changes. Its AI and machine learning engine identifies suspicious behavior and ranks alerts so teams can respond faster. It also supports policy benchmarking, audit preparation, and SIEM integration. 

“With Quest Security Guardian, we can now view the security posture of both our on-premises AD and Azure Entra ID in a single glance. Real time detection and alerting allow us to respond much faster to potential incidents,” said Dongkyu Kim, IT Manager at Daechang Forging. 

 “Identity systems sit at the core of every connected operation. When attackers target AD, the impact is immediate. Security Guardian gives teams the visibility they need and the control required to reduce risk across both on-premises and cloud environments,” said Rakesh Shah, VP of Product Management at Quest Software.   

Daechang Forging plans to use Security Guardian to support compliance efforts and strengthen internal and external audits. The company’s deployment reflects a broader shift among manufacturers toward stronger identity security across hybrid environments. 

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John Hernandez, President and Chief Customer Officer at Quest Software, has published a new article with the Forbes Technology Council. He explains why many AI pilots stall and what teams can do to create real progress. 

He highlights three foundations that support long term success. 

• Building trusted, AI-ready data, with clean and reliable information that teams can access and govern with clarity. 

• Strengthening identity and security systems, which reduces exposure and protects the accounts and roles that connect AI to business data. 

• Modernizing platforms to scale with AI, which removes technical limits and supports stable and consistent operations. 

These areas help organizations move beyond pilot work and build programs that produce measurable results. This also reflects Quest’s strategy based on three foundational priorities for companies to unlock AI success. 

Read the full article here. 

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The recognition follows Quest’s new company strategy, based on three foundational priorities for companies to unlock AI success – trusted AI-ready data, secure identities, and platform modernization to scale with AI demands. Through its unified, seamless, and automated erwin Data Management Platform, Quest is helping enterprises and public sector agencies improve data accuracy, and create trusted data products 54 percent faster than before, uniquely meeting the scale and speed required for AI success.

As AI reshapes how businesses govern data and scale innovation, Quest continues to invest in solutions that help organizations manage, protect, and modernize their data environments for the AI era. The Trusted Data for AI Excellence award reinforces Quest’s commitment to building the foundation for enterprise AI success through trusted data at speed and scale. 

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