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Commonwealth Bank sets out responsible AI blueprint
Data Protection

Commonwealth Bank sets out responsible AI blueprint

Commonwealth Bank unveils a responsible AI blueprint, detailing governance, safeguards and fraud controls as scrutiny of automation grows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026

Global Stories

Data Security stories

BigHammer.ai unveils AI agents to replace data stacks
Data Analytics

BigHammer.ai unveils AI agents to replace data stacks

BigHammer.ai debuts AI agents to replace complex data stacks, promising up to 70% cost cuts and faster delivery for analytics teams.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 7th Feb 2026
Netskope unveils data lineage tool for AI governance
Firewalls

Netskope unveils data lineage tool for AI governance

Netskope launches One Data Lineage to map data flows and tighten AI governance, promising clearer audit trails and stronger compliance.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
AvePoint boosts AI agent governance & cloud backups
Storage

AvePoint boosts AI agent governance & cloud backups

AvePoint extends its Confidence Platform to tighten agentic AI governance and broaden multi-cloud backup across major SaaS and IaaS tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
Half of corporate AI agents running without oversight
Data Protection

Half of corporate AI agents running without oversight

New research warns that nearly half of over 3 million AI agents in US and UK firms run ungoverned, exposing data and systems to rising risks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Moltbook's AI agents spark growing security & brand fears
Software-as-a-Service

Moltbook's AI agents spark growing security & brand fears

Moltbook's boom in user-built AI agents is fuelling mounting warnings over cyber threats and brand damage as governance lags adoption.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Tenable finds critical flaws in Google Looker platform
Private Cloud

Tenable finds critical flaws in Google Looker platform

Tenable warns critical Google Looker flaws could enable server takeover and data theft, leaving unpatched self-hosted deployments exposed.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Forrester warns AI spend outpaces core IT readiness
Digital Transformation

Forrester warns AI spend outpaces core IT readiness

Forrester warns firms chasing AI hype risk failure and rising costs if weak IT foundations, governance and data are left unresolved.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
United Rentals rolls out AI data agent with Snowflake
DevOps

United Rentals rolls out AI data agent with Snowflake

United Rentals deploys a Snowflake-powered AI data agent to let frontline staff query governed financial and operational metrics in plain English.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Cyberhaven unveils unified AI-driven data security platform
Data Protection

Cyberhaven unveils unified AI-driven data security platform

Cyberhaven launches unified AI-powered platform to track data lineage, cut insider risk and secure sensitive information across IT estates.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Data Security stories

Portal26 unveils AI tool to measure GenAI business impact
Digital Transformation

Portal26 unveils AI tool to measure GenAI business impact

Portal26 launches AI Value Realisation tool to help enterprises prove generative AI ROI, tracking usage, cost and impact across teams.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 7th Feb 2026
Acronis extends Manchester City data protection deal
Virtualisation

Acronis extends Manchester City data protection deal

Acronis has renewed its partnership with Manchester City, extending its role safeguarding the club's expanding digital and data operations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
Maestra's US customer base surges as brands ditch Klaviyo
Digital Transformation

Maestra's US customer base surges as brands ditch Klaviyo

Maestra's US customer base jumps 144% as DTC brands abandon Klaviyo for a single platform spanning email, personalisation and paid media.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
AI drives UK retail as shoppers embrace eCommerce tools
Data Protection

AI drives UK retail as shoppers embrace eCommerce tools

AI-powered tools are rapidly reshaping UK retail as most shoppers embrace chat-based assistants and retailers ramp up investment for 2026.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Westcon-Comstor launches Tech Insights for EMEA partners
Data Protection

Westcon-Comstor launches Tech Insights for EMEA partners

Westcon-Comstor unveils free Tech Insights programme to help EMEA partners assess cyber risk and AI data readiness for customers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
AI boosts engagement but 'shadow AI' risk grows in UK
Data Protection

AI boosts engagement but 'shadow AI' risk grows in UK

AI rollouts are lifting UK staff engagement, but new research warns unapproved 'shadow AI' use is outpacing employers' controls.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Lucion adds in-house AI to upgrade NexGen compliance
Software-as-a-Service

Lucion adds in-house AI to upgrade NexGen compliance

Lucion has embedded in-house AI into its NexGen platform, promising continuous, data-led compliance oversight for complex UK estates.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026