TrendAI™, a Dallas-based enterprise cybersecurity business under Trend Micro, has launched the Inception Program aimed at empowering AI solution providers to develop secure AI technologies. This initiative, announced at Computex, is supported by AWS, GMI Cloud, and the AI startup ecosystem, providing technical enablement and go-to-market support to help partners bring secure AI solutions to market more efficiently.
Program Details and Benefits
The Inception Program is designed to assist emerging AI providers in enhancing their AI maturity across the entire AI stack, including models, pipelines, agents, and data. The program offers several benefits, such as AI Red or Purple Teaming Service at a partner discount, six months of complimentary access to TrendAI Vision One™ AI Security, and integration examples aligned with common AI development frameworks.
Additionally, partners receive AI Security Advisory & Mentorship, structured training, and expert guidance covering AI security best practices. The program also includes co-marketing opportunities and visibility to customers through joint events and listings on the TrendAI™ Partner Locator.
Industry Impact and Local Involvement
Local companies like GMI Cloud are leveraging the Inception Program to combine scalable AI infrastructure with TrendAI™’s cybersecurity expertise. Alex Yeh, Founder & CEO of GMI Cloud, emphasized the importance of security in AI infrastructure as enterprises transition from experimentation to large-scale deployment. The program helps ensure that AI solutions are secure, scalable, and enterprise-ready.
Ontonics Lab Co., an AI-native industrial intelligence startup, also benefits from the program. Robin Wong, COO of Ontonics Lab, highlighted how TrendAI™’s Purple Teaming experts help validate their architecture and uncover vulnerabilities, enhancing customer trust and providing a competitive advantage.
TrendAI™ partners can access an AI Security Package that includes data and security posture management, real-time scanning tools, and more, as part of the TrendAI Vision One™ AI Security offering.
For more information about the Inception Program, visit Trend Micro’s booth at the COMPUTEX Taipei event or their website.
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