VAI Cloud Recognized in 2026 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards for Critical Infrastructure

Ronkonkoma, NY – March 19, 2026 – VAI Cloud LLC, a cloud solution provider and subsidiary of leading ERP software developer VAI, today announced that it has been selected as a finalist in the Critical Infrastructure category of the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards.

As the primary cloud deployment platform for VAI’s S2K Enterprise ERP suite, VAI Cloud enables organizations to maintain high availability and disaster recovery without the complexity and cost typically associated with managing infrastructure internally. The platform supports businesses across distribution, manufacturing, and specialty retail and service sectors, with particular expertise in the food & beverage, hardgoods, and pharmaceutical industries.

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems power core business functions including financials, operations, supply chain management, and customer service, making them one of the most critical components of an organization’s technology infrastructure. As cyber threats continue to grow in frequency and sophistication, protecting these systems has become increasingly important.

To help organizations address this evolving threat landscape, VAI Cloud employs a proactive, layered security approach designed to protect mission-critical ERP environments. Recent enhancements include the implementation of Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), which verifies every user and device before granting system access, and advanced Web Application Firewall (WAF) protections to guard against web-based threats targeting applications and sensitive data.

In addition, newly deployed storage infrastructure incorporates modular flash drive–level quantum-safe encryption compliant with FIPS 140-3 requirements, helping safeguard sensitive information against both current and emerging cryptographic threats. VAI Cloud has also strengthened ransomware detection and response capabilities at the storage and backup vault levels, enabling rapid identification, isolation, and recovery in the event of an attack while minimizing downtime.

“We congratulate VAI Cloud LLC for your outstanding achievements in the ‘Critical Infrastructure’ category of the 2026 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards,” said Holger Schulze, founder of Cybersecurity Insiders and organizer of the awards. “As we celebrate 10 years of recognizing excellence in cybersecurity, your innovation, commitment, and leadership set a powerful example for the entire industry.”

“This recognition is an honor from the CyberSecurity Excellence Awards and highlights the investments we’ve made to ensure our cloud platform delivers not only performance and scalability, but also the highest levels of security and resilience,” said Kevin Beasley, CIO, VAI. “Organizations rely on ERP systems to run their most critical operations, and our focus is on providing a secure cloud environment that protects that data while enabling customers to confidently grow and innovate.”

By continuously investing in advanced security technologies and best practices, VAI Cloud delivers a secure, resilient environment designed to protect customers’ most valuable business data and critical ERP operations.