Hyland rebuilds its partner program to reduce friction, align execution, and move agentic AI from experimentation to enterprise scale execution
CLEVELAND, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyland, a global leader in enterprise content management (ECM) and the pioneer of the content-powered agentic enterprise, today announced the launch of the Hyland Global Partner Network. This reimagined partner program is designed to help partners confidently build the next generation of the agentic enterprise, powered by Hyland's trusted foundation of content intelligence, industry specific AI, and enterprise grade governance. Built for modern SaaS, cloud adoption, and autonomous operations, the program unifies Hyland's global partner ecosystem under a single, consistent framework to reduce friction, increase transparency, and accelerate shared growth.
"At a time when enterprises are evolving how work gets done, partners are no longer just routes to market, they're essential collaborators of the future," said Nanette Lazina, senior vice president of global channels & OEMs at Hyland. "The Hyland Global Partner Network reflects a clear commitment: to build the world's most trusted and engaged partner ecosystem and to make Hyland the easiest company to partner with globally as we lay the foundation for the agentic enterprise."A Program Designed for the Way Modern Enterprises GrowThe Hyland Global Partner Network is intentionally structured to align with how modern partners operate today, and how they want to grow tomorrow. Inspired by leading SaaS ecosystems, the program delivers a clear, tiered, and globally scalable model that reinforces trust, belonging, and long-term collaboration.Key elements of the program include:"By simplifying how we engage, aligning outcomes, and giving partners the tools and transparency they need to scale, the Hyland Global Partner Network strengthens how we go to market together," said Andrew Steane, vice president of global partners program at Hyland. "It enables our partners to focus on what matters most, helping customers move faster and realize the real value our AI-first technologies and solutions."Rather than forcing partners into a single path, the program emphasizes flexibility and modularity, enabling partners to expand their role with Hyland over time as their business evolves.Built to Reduce Friction and Inspire PrideHyland developed the Global Partner Network around a set of guiding principles that shape every aspect of the program: reduce business friction, be consistent and transparent, build mutual commitment, and scale with simplicity. These principles extend beyond structure into how partners experience Hyland day-to-day, from synchronized training and enablement to shared planning, co‑selling, and customer success motions."The Hyland Global Partner Network represents exactly the kind of evolution the market needs right now as customers move from isolated automation to intelligent, governed outcomes at scale," said Matt Charlson, CEO of DataBank. "This new program makes it easier for partners like DataBank to collaborate deeply with Hyland, co‑innovate with confidence, and deliver measurable success for customers as they build the agentic enterprise."
