The annual Inc. Power Partner Awards recognize B2B companies that provide essential services and expertise to help entrepreneurs and businesses grow
WASHINGTON, D.C., October 20, 2026 – Virtru, the leader in data-centric security, has been named a 2026 Inc. Power Partner Awards winner, marking its fifth consecutive year receiving the recognition. This milestone highlights Virtru’s sustained commitment to helping organizations unlock the power of their data while maintaining security, control, and compliance.
The annual Inc. Power Partner Awards honor B2B companies that have demonstrated a track record of helping entrepreneurs and businesses navigate the challenges of building and growing a company. From hiring and compliance to technology, infrastructure, fundraising, marketing, and more, these partners provide expertise and services that enable businesses to operate, scale, and pursue their ambitions.
“Business owners have no shortage of tools at their disposal, and B2B companies need to make clear why their products and services are worth the investment,” says Bonny Ghosh, editorial director at Inc. “The companies on this year’s Power Partners list have done just that. They don’t just have customers – they have superfans and evangelists. Across industries like marketing, financial services, and technology, they’ve proved their dedication to helping fellow business owners grow and succeed.”
“Being named an Inc. Power Partner for five consecutive years is a powerful reflection of the trust our customers place in Virtru,” said John Ackerly, Co-Founder and CEO of Virtru. “Businesses should never have to choose between protecting their sensitive data and putting it to work. We’re proud to help our customers collaborate confidently, pursue new opportunities, and grow with security and control built into the way they share information.”
Virtru helps organizations protect sensitive information without disrupting the collaboration essential to business growth. By embedding data security into the tools people use every day, Virtru enables teams to share information while maintaining privacy, control, and support for compliance requirements. Its solutions serve organizations ranging from small businesses and startups to global enterprises and public-sector institutions.
At the core of Virtru’s technology is the Trusted Data Format (TDF), an open standard created by Virtru Co-Founder and Chief Architect Will Ackerly. By binding encryption, access controls, and auditability directly to the data itself, TDF helps organizations protect and govern sensitive information wherever it travels. This data-centric approach enables secure information sharing across organizational boundaries while maintaining visibility and control.
For more information on Inc.’s Power Partner Awards or to view the complete list of honorees, visit https://www.inc.com/power-partner-awards.
About Virtru
Virtru empowers organizations to unlock the power of data while maintaining control wherever it's stored and shared. Trusted by over 6,000 organizations across the public and private sectors — including JPMorganChase, Equifax, Capital One, Salesforce, and the U.S. Department of War — Virtru's Data Security Platform has created a new paradigm in data-centric security, where protection travels with the data itself rather than relying on traditional perimeter defenses. Built on the Trusted Data Format (TDF), an open standard, the platform embeds access policies directly into the data and enforces them at every point of interaction. To learn more, visit virtru.com.
About Inc.
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