Alara Group Ltd, an AI-driven business development and strategic consulting firm, today announced a strategic partnership with Dryad Global Ltd, a leading provider of maritime risk intelligence and shipboard cybersecurity solutions.
Under this agreement, Alara Group Ltd will represent Dryad Global in a business development, sales, and strategic advisory capacity, supporting the expansion of Dryad’s solutions across maritime, insurance, financial services, and critical infrastructure sectors.
The partnership brings together Dryad Global’s advanced maritime intelligence and cybersecurity technologies with Alara Group’s expertise in strategic growth, AI adoption consulting, and relationship-driven business development.
Addressing Critical Gaps in Maritime Risk and Cybersecurity
The global maritime industry is undergoing rapid digital transformation while simultaneously operating in an increasingly volatile geopolitical and cyber threat environment. Shipping companies, insurers, fleet operators, and port authorities face growing challenges related to physical security, cyber threats, regulatory compliance, and operational risk.
Dryad Global addresses these challenges through its suite of proprietary solutions:
- Secure Voyager Hub™ – A real-time maritime risk intelligence platform providing actionable insights into geopolitical threats, vessel tracking, environmental risks, regulatory developments, and maritime security events.
- Cyber Voyager™ – An advanced shipboard cybersecurity solution designed to protect vessel IT and operational technology systems, even in low-bandwidth or disconnected environments.
- Stream Voyager™ – A powerful API that enables maritime, insurance, and financial organisations to integrate Dryad’s curated and analysed intelligence directly into their own software platforms.
Dryad’s technologies leverage over a decade of artificial intelligence development and are deployed across government, military, and commercial environments globally.
Accelerating Growth Through Strategic Business Development
Through this partnership, Alara Group Ltd will support Dryad Global’s commercial expansion by:
- Building strategic relationships with maritime operators, insurers, and financial institutions
- Supporting market expansion across the United Kingdom, Europe, and international maritime markets
- Advising on commercial strategy, go-to-market positioning, and partnership development
- Facilitating adoption of Dryad’s intelligence and cybersecurity solutions across key industry sectors
Cynthia Levitt, CEO of Alara Group Ltd, said:
“The maritime industry sits at the intersection of global trade, cybersecurity, and geopolitical risk. Dryad Global has built one of the most advanced and comprehensive maritime risk intelligence and cybersecurity platforms available today. We are proud to partner with Dryad to accelerate adoption of their solutions and support organisations in strengthening their operational resilience, cyber posture, and strategic decision-making capabilities.”
Corey Ranslem, CEO of Dryad Global Ltd, added:
“Partnering with Alara Group Ltd represents a strategic step forward in expanding Dryad Global’s reach and delivering our maritime risk intelligence and cybersecurity solutions to a broader global audience. Alara’s expertise in strategic business development, AI-driven consulting, and their strong relationships within maritime and insurance markets make them an ideal partner to support our continued growth. Together, we are strengthening the ability of maritime organisations, insurers, and global stakeholders to proactively manage risk, enhance cyber resilience, and protect critical supply chain infrastructure.”
Supporting Maritime, Insurance, and Global Supply Chain Security
Dryad Global’s client base includes shipping companies, yacht managers, cruise lines, port operators, energy companies, government agencies, financial institutions, and insurance providers. The company is already working with major global maritime operators and serves as a cybersecurity partner to leading London-based insurers.
Dryad also collaborates with academic institutions including the University of Plymouth (UK), University of Tennessee Chattanooga, and Tennessee Tech University to advance artificial intelligence-driven maritime risk modelling and predictive intelligence capabilities.
The partnership with Alara Group Ltd further strengthens Dryad’s ability to scale its solutions globally and support organisations navigating the increasingly complex maritime risk landscape.
