Nextide Joins Vector Institute’s FastLane to Advance AI in Drupal-Based Automation

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Nextide has joined the Vector Institute’s FastLane program to scale the AI capabilities of Maestro, its Drupal-based business process automation engine. This step builds on previous AI enhancements to Maestro and marks a new phase of innovation focused on intelligent, responsible automation.

Launched in December 2021, the FastLane program supports Canadian small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) in accelerating AI adoption. Through FastLane, Nextide gains access to mentorship, machine learning expertise, and collaboration opportunities within the Vector Institute’s research ecosystem. The goal: advance AI-powered solutions that align with the company’s business goals and growth strategy.

Maestro has already powered automation for organizations like NASA JPL, the WTO, and Kruger Products. With this partnership, Nextide plans to extend Maestro’s AI-driven productivity benefits to a broader range of clients in Canada and globally. “The FastLane program will help us push innovation even further,” said Randy Kolenko, Senior Solutions Architect and Partner at Nextide.

With AI, Maestro is transforming productivity. The FastLane program will help us push innovation even further, bringing AI-driven efficiency to more businesses in Canada and around the world.

—Randy Kolenko, Senior Solutions Architect and Partner, Nextide

Learn more about the FastLane initiative at the Vector Institute and explore Maestro on Nextide’s website.

Reference: Accelerating AI Growth: Nextide Joins the Vector Institute’s FastLane Program by Randy Kolenko (_randy), Nextide (23 September 2025)

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