Alara Group Ltd Announces Strategic Partnership with Dryad Global in International Shipping News 20/02/2026 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 marit