Veritas and Cohesity Merge to Create AI-Powered Data Security Leader
The data management landscape underwent a significant transformation when Cohesity and Veritas announced their merger in February 2024, creating a new leader in AI-powered data security and management. Under CEO Sanjay Poonen, the combined organization is now positioning AI at the center of enterprise data protection.
Alta Copilot: AI-Powered Data Management
Veritas Alta Copilot represents the company vision for autonomous data management. Designed using the latest large language models, Alta Copilot reduces complexity through:
- Creating sophisticated reports via natural language conversation
- Quickly identifying cyber vulnerabilities and operational inefficiencies
- Proactive troubleshooting assistance
- Monitoring data protection infrastructure through simple queries
Powered by Cloud Scale Technology, Veritas is delivering autonomous data management that reduces operational overhead while increasing value—addressing the reality that organizations are less likely to hire additional data protection specialists in the current environment.
Product Management Opportunities
The demand for skilled Product Managers in data management is growing rapidly in 2025. Veritas seeks PMs who can navigate enterprise data management with both technical acumen and business savvy. The Product Manager for Veritas NetBackup, the company flagship data protection solution, recently spearheaded integration of AI-driven anomaly detection for enhanced ransomware resilience.
Technical Skills in Demand
Roles involving Veritas technologies require familiarity with:
- Veritas NetBackup and Backup Exec
- Enterprise data protection tools
- Veritas Certified Specialist (VCS) certification
- AI integration for data security applications
HackerX History
Veritas has been a significant HackerX success story, famously “speed-dating their way to 13 new engineering hires” through event participation. This efficient approach to talent acquisition helped Veritas rapidly build engineering capacity, demonstrating the value of focused, invite-only recruiting events for enterprise technology companies.
As the Cohesity-Veritas combination scales its AI-powered data security platform, engineers with expertise in data management, security, and AI integration will find compelling opportunities at the forefront of enterprise data protection.
