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Why agentic AI is the key to systems integrity
Disaster Recovery

Why agentic AI is the key to systems integrity

Tighter Australian resilience rules are pushing firms to embed governance into agentic AI before expanded access and autonomy raise compliance risk.

By Paul Arthur • 6 min read • This month
AI's next cyber threat has arrived, identity security is key for survival
Privileged Access Management

AI's next cyber threat has arrived, identity security is key for survival

Australian businesses face faster, cheaper attacks as the ASD urges tighter control of privileged access and AI identities.

By Morey J. Haber • 5 min read • This month

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Databricks buys Row Zero to add live spreadsheets to Genie
Software-as-a-Service

Databricks buys Row Zero to add live spreadsheets to Genie

The deal keeps finance and operations teams in governed data as Databricks adds a spreadsheet layer to reduce risky file exports.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Bitdefender launches AI visibility & control for firms
Software-as-a-Service

Bitdefender launches AI visibility & control for firms

Security teams can now spot unsanctioned AI use across Windows estates, as Bitdefender adds risk ranking and policy controls to GravityZone.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Akamai warns of blind spots in workplace agentic AI
Robotics

Akamai warns of blind spots in workplace agentic AI

More than 40% of enterprise users have installed AI browser tools, leaving security teams struggling to spot permission changes and rogue agents.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Secure Code Warrior launches Citizen AI training programme
Data Protection

Secure Code Warrior launches Citizen AI training programme

With most firms using AI in daily work but few staff ready for it, the programme targets non-developers handling sensitive data and automations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month
When security creates friction, employees find workarounds
Data Protection

When security creates friction, employees find workarounds

Across Asia Pacific, cumbersome controls are driving staff to unsanctioned AI and apps, increasing data exposure and slowing work.

By Patricia Leppert • 8 min read • This month
F5 launches AI security to monitor worker tool use
Data Protection

F5 launches AI security to monitor worker tool use

As staff hand more tasks to AI agents, firms need audit trails and policy controls to stop unauthorised access and risky data moves.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
The AI honeymoon is over. Now businesses must make it work
Digital Transformation

The AI honeymoon is over. Now businesses must make it work

Businesses are now under pressure to turn early AI enthusiasm into measurable productivity gains, with governance and workflow redesign key to success.

By Glen Maguire • 5 min read • This month
Guickly raises USD $4.2m to track enterprise AI spend
Software-as-a-Service

Guickly raises USD $4.2m to track enterprise AI spend

Enterprise buyers now have a new tool to curb unpredictable AI bills as Guickly secures USD $4.2 million and targets shadow usage.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • This month
Reco launches Browser Guard to curb shadow AI risks
Data Protection

Reco launches Browser Guard to curb shadow AI risks

Security teams can now block employees' unsanctioned AI use in browsers before prompts or agent actions expose sensitive data.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Your annual conference is running on a data stack IT never reviewed
Data Protection

Your annual conference is running on a data stack IT never reviewed

Thousands of attendee records can now trigger privacy claims, as event platforms collect sensitive data, go offshore and stay undeleted.

By The Conference Group • 6 min read • This month
Reco launches Browser Guard for enterprise AI security
Data Protection

Reco launches Browser Guard for enterprise AI security

Security teams now have to police shadow AI in browsers, where Reco says Browser Guard can block prompts, data leaks and rogue actions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month

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Watching the Agents: AI Observability Has to Evolve for the Agentic Era
Robotics

Watching the Agents: AI Observability Has to Evolve for the Agentic Era

Blind spots in agentic AI could turn routine tasks into breaches, as Canadian firms ramp up use faster than oversight can keep pace.

By Steve Giguere • 6 min read • Last week
Calero adds AI consumption controls to SaaS platform
Software-as-a-Service

Calero adds AI consumption controls to SaaS platform

Businesses now need to monitor AI usage, spending and adoption more closely as token-based pricing makes software bills harder to predict.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Canadian firms race to adopt AI despite readiness gaps
Digital Transformation

Canadian firms race to adopt AI despite readiness gaps

Most firms lack the controls and skills to govern agentic AI, yet spending is rising fast as pilots spread across Canada.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • This month
UK firms waste GBP £8.9 billion on unused software
Software-as-a-Service

UK firms waste GBP £8.9 billion on unused software

Unused subscriptions and forgotten renewals are costing UK businesses up to GBP £8.9 billion a year, a new model says.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month