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Cloudflare launches identity-aware AI gateway for firms
Data Protection

Cloudflare launches identity-aware AI gateway for firms

Companies can now trace AI prompts to individual staff, helping curb surprise bills and reduce the risk of sensitive data leaks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
BeyondTrust adds AI identity controls to Pathfinder
Privileged Access Management

BeyondTrust adds AI identity controls to Pathfinder

Security teams must now track AI agents and machine accounts as well as staff, as BeyondTrust expands Pathfinder to cover privileged access.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Google Cloud adds group IAM auth to AlloyDB preview
Privileged Access Management

Google Cloud adds group IAM auth to AlloyDB preview

Large enterprises can now manage AlloyDB permissions through Google Groups, reducing shared credentials and tightening audit trails in preview.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Nozomi Networks appoints co-founder Carcano as CEO
Digital Transformation

Nozomi Networks appoints co-founder Carcano as CEO

The change comes after Mitsubishi Electric's AUD $1.4 billion purchase of Nozomi, while customer support and the product roadmap stay unchanged.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Acceldata expands Europe push with new senior hires
Hybrid Cloud

Acceldata expands Europe push with new senior hires

Enterprise demand for AI projects is driving Acceldata to expand in Europe, as firms seek sovereignty controls without lengthy data migrations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
SAS urges human oversight in agentic AI deployments
Data Analytics

SAS urges human oversight in agentic AI deployments

Businesses risk weaker AI returns unless staff retain control over high-risk decisions, SAS says, as agentic tools spread.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Enterprise AI buyers increase spending but demand proof
Software-as-a-Service

Enterprise AI buyers increase spending but demand proof

Enterprise AI purchases are facing tougher checks as 64% of buyers demand proof, slowing deals even as spending keeps rising.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Gravity launches AI agent for sustainability teams
Software-as-a-Service

Gravity launches AI agent for sustainability teams

Procurement teams face new scrutiny as Gravity argues many 'AI agents' sold to enterprises cannot handle real-world sustainability data.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Prismatic adds native large data sync for integrations
DevOps

Prismatic adds native large data sync for integrations

B2B software teams can now handle onboarding, migrations and bulk refreshes without separate synchronisation tools as Prismatic folds them into one platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Gravity launches AI sustainability agent & buyer guide
Software-as-a-Service

Gravity launches AI sustainability agent & buyer guide

Sustainability teams could cut reporting and data-migration work by more than 70% as Gravity seeks to prove its AI agent can handle real workflows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Fresh perspective: New Gentrack CTO on AI-driven utility future
Software-as-a-Service

Fresh perspective: New Gentrack CTO on AI-driven utility future

AI tools could cut utility costs and reduce customer friction as Gentrack's new Chief Technology Officer pushes a more proactive service model.

By Donovan Jackson • 6 min read • Last month
Check Point CTO on AI's double-edged sword
Malware

Check Point CTO on AI's double-edged sword

AI is shrinking the gap between vulnerability disclosure and real-world exploitation to hours, forcing security teams to adapt fast.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • Last month

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EY Canada adds on-site quantum computer for clients
Data Protection

EY Canada adds on-site quantum computer for clients

Clients in regulated sectors may be able to test sensitive workloads in Canada, easing data-sovereignty worries as quantum use matures.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Australian firms race to appoint chief AI officers
Digital Transformation

Australian firms race to appoint chief AI officers

Almost half of Australian organisations now have AI chiefs, with the role set to become a permanent fixture as governance concerns grow.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Zingtree appoints Venkat Iyer as Chief Technology Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Zingtree appoints Venkat Iyer as Chief Technology Officer

The hire is aimed at accelerating AI product development and strengthening governance as Zingtree targets regulated customer service operations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Banjo Loans urges SMEs to use AI with human checks
Data Protection

Banjo Loans urges SMEs to use AI with human checks

Poorly checked AI use could leave SMEs exposed to lending errors, fines and loan cancellations, Banjo Loans has warned.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Tracksuit buys Hall to boost AI brand visibility tracking
Software-as-a-Service

Tracksuit buys Hall to boost AI brand visibility tracking

Marketers can now measure how AI systems rank their brands after Tracksuit added Hall's visibility tool to its tracking platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month