Driving a shift from transactional partnerships to outcome-based ecosystems in the evolving GRC and channel landscape
Dallas, TX, May 4, 2026
Cyturus Technologies, a leader in advancing organizational maturity in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), proudly announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized Keren de Via, Chief Operating Officer, on the prestigious Women of the Channel list for 2026.
This annual CRN list celebrates women from vendors, distributors, solution providers and other channel-focused organizations who make a positive difference in the IT ecosystem. The CRN 2026 Women of the Channel honorees are innovative and strategic leaders committed to advancing channel excellence and supporting the success of their partners and customers.
As COO of Cyturus Technologies, de Via is driving a forward-looking approach to the channel, shifting from transactional models to ecosystem-based partnerships focused on measurable outcomes. Her work centers on enabling organizations and partners to move beyond static compliance toward continuous maturity and resilience, redefining how value is created and delivered across the GRC landscape. Through her leadership, Cyturus is helping partners operationalize trust, align around shared outcomes, and build scalable, high-impact programs that strengthen both business performance and risk posture.
“It’s a privilege to celebrate the remarkable achievements of these women who are driving meaningful change across the IT channel,” said Jennifer Follett, VP of U.S. Content and Executive Editor, CRN at The Channel Company. “Each honoree has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a commitment to bold, innovative strategies that fuel transformation, growth, and success for their organizations and the broader channel. We’re proud to recognize their impact and look forward to seeing how they continue to shape the future of our industry.”
“This recognition reflects a broader shift happening across the industry,” said de Via. “The future of the channel lies in building ecosystems centered on shared outcomes, where partners play a critical role in helping organizations grow into resilience. This shift is transforming GRC from siloed compliance and risk programs to a control-based model of continuous maturity. I’m proud to be part of a team at Cyturus helping lead that evolution alongside our partners.”
The 2026 Women of the Channel will be featured online beginning May 4 at crn.com/wotc.
About Cyturus Technologies
Cyturus Technologies is pioneering a new approach to governance, risk, and compliance by enabling organizations to measure, manage, and continuously improve their maturity. By aligning strategic goals with operational execution, Cyturus empowers organizations and their partners to move beyond compliance toward sustained resilience, stronger performance, and long-term growth.
About The Channel Company
The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world’s top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit thechannelco.com.
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