October 22, 2024

Gruve Acquires Lumos Cloud and Forms a Strategic Partnership with Gluware

Redwood City, Calif. — October 22, 2024Gruve, a services provider of innovative AI-driven solutions, is proud to announce the acquisition of Lumos Cloud, a Network Consulting and Training organization, that specializes in software-defined networking (SDN) and automation technologies. The acquisition further enhances Gruve’s capabilities to provide End-to-End services for SDN, Cybersecurity, Automation and Managed Services.

Additionally, Gruve is excited to unveil a strategic partnership with Gluware, the industry leader in intelligent network automation and orchestration. Gluware’s highly scalable platform automates the networks of the world's largest and most complex enterprises, keeping them secure and in compliance. Together, these collaborations are set to deliver groundbreaking AI-driven solutions that will transform how businesses manage their cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and network environments.

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Strategic Acquisition and Partnership Launch

Lumos Cloud, offers services including consulting, deployment of software-defined infrastructure, and professional training programs like Cisco ACI, Nexus, and NDFC workshops. Together with Gruve’s AI-driven services, the two organizations  enhances scalability, security, and automation for enterprises worldwide. This combination accelerates Gruve’s vision to provide adaptive services that empower businesses to optimize their cloud operations with unmatched agility and efficiency.

Gruve's partnership with Gluware will bring unparalleled intelligent network automation to Gruve’s transformation ecosystem, simplifying complex network management processes through innovative automation and AI. This collaboration aims to deliver more agile, secure, and resilient networks for enterprises, ensuring they stay ahead in today’s fast-paced digital landscape.

"We’re thrilled to welcome Lumos Cloud into the Gruve family and partner strategically with Gluware. This dual-strategy approach uniquely positions us to deliver holistic AI-driven solutions that address both cloud and network automation needs," said Tarun Raisoni, CEO of Gruve. "Our goal is to eliminate the complexities that organizations face when scaling their cloud infrastructure and automating their networks, driving more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure operations across the board."  

Cuong Tran, CEO of Lumos Cloud, added, "Lumos is extremely excited to join Gruve, with their strong commitment of outcome-based customer success in this AI journey.  With Lumos’ focus on guiding customers in design for growth and manageability of their large network fabric automation needs, Lumos will continue providing services with greater value with the continuing driving demands for our customers."

Jeff Gray, CEO and Co-Founder of Gluware, commented, “I’m excited by the transformational work Gruve and Gluware have already done in the healthcare industry. The customer outcomes are game-changing and the Gruve team has a strong track record of performance and success. I’m delighted to take our collaboration to the next level and to more industries and drive amazing network transformation outcomes for our joint customers.”

This acquisition and partnership mark a crucial step for Gruve in order to push the boundaries of AI-driven cloud and network automation. By collaborating with Lumos Cloud and Gluware, Gruve is set to redefine enterprise operations with enhanced scalability, security, and agility. Together, the three companies will drive digital transformation through cutting-edge automation and AI technologies, opening new possibilities for clients globally.  

About Gruve

Gruve is dedicated to empowering businesses with innovative AI solutions that streamline operations, enhance decision-making, and foster sustainable growth. Our platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to unlock the full potential of business data, enabling organizations to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. For more information, visit www.gruve.ai.

About Lumos Cloud

Lumos Cloud brings decades of expertise, offering educational services for real-world deployments, with experience from Cisco's technologies like MDS, UCS, and Nexus/ACI. Lumos collaborates closely with Cisco and its customers to guide them on next-generation network designs and implementation and partners with companies such as VMWare, Microsoft, AMD and more. Lumos serves as trusted advisors, helping customers scale their IT systems and business applications. For more information, visit www.lumoscloud.com.

About Gluware

Gluware is a leader in intelligent network automation, empowering enterprises to automate and optimize their complex network infrastructure with precision, scalability, and enhanced security. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies, including intent-based networking and multi-cloud automation, Gluware simplifies network management for businesses across industries like finance, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals. With a focus on improving operational efficiency and mission critical network performance, Gluware’s solutions deliver transformative digital experiences for modern enterprises. For more information, visit www.gluware.com.

Learn More

For more information about Gruve and our AI-driven solutions, visit www.gruve.ai.

Media Contact:  

Martin Bach

VP of Marketing and Business Development, Gruve

martin@gruve.ai