Ontinue Recognized as Major Player in IDC MarketScape for MDR/MXDR Services
Event summary
- Ontinue named a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide MDR/MXDR for the Enterprise 2026 Vendor Assessment.
- IDC highlights Ontinue's agentic automation, Microsoft investment protection, and European data sovereignty as key strengths.
- Ontinue's platform achieves 58% fully automated incident resolution with a sub-7-minute mean investigation time.
- The company protects over 850,000 users through its Microsoft-first managed detection and response service.
The big picture
Ontinue's recognition by IDC underscores a broader industry shift towards AI-driven, autonomous security operations that maintain governance and transparency. The company's focus on Microsoft Security integration positions it well in a market where organizations are looking to maximize existing investments while addressing practitioner shortages. Ontinue's ability to combine deterministic automation with adaptive learning sets it apart from traditional MDR offerings.
What we're watching
- AI Integration
- How Ontinue's agentic AI and human expertise balance will evolve as cyber threats become more sophisticated.
- Market Positioning
- Whether Ontinue can sustain its growth by leveraging Microsoft ecosystem depth over multivendor flexibility.
- Regulatory Compliance
- The pace at which Ontinue expands its European data residency capabilities to meet GDPR requirements.
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