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Island tops Texas peers in CNBC's Disruptor 50 list
Robotics

Island tops Texas peers in CNBC's Disruptor 50 list

The ranking highlights surging demand for AI-governance software, with the Dallas firm ahead of two Austin rivals on CNBC's list.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Informatica deepens Databricks tie-up with new data tools
Data governance

Informatica deepens Databricks tie-up with new data tools

The new integrations aim to help enterprises govern data for AI agents without custom builds, with one release due in summer 2026.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Global Stories

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TrendAI named Gartner endpoint leader for 21st time
Ransomware

TrendAI named Gartner endpoint leader for 21st time

The ranking underscores rising demand for tools that can cover hybrid networks as ransomware and identity attacks increasingly target connected devices.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Zscaler to buy Symmetry Systems in AI security push
Software-as-a-Service

Zscaler to buy Symmetry Systems in AI security push

Businesses rushing to deploy AI agents face a fresh security gap, as Zscaler adds identity mapping and partner services to its platform.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
MODLR wins BSI security certification for its platform
Data Protection

MODLR wins BSI security certification for its platform

The certification should ease procurement concerns for finance teams handling sensitive planning data, as buyers demand tougher proof of security controls.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Why data governance is a core IT responsibility in the AI era
Data Protection

Why data governance is a core IT responsibility in the AI era

Poor data oversight now risks unreliable AI outputs, as unstructured information and weak lineage can undermine automation at scale.

By Bobby Joseph • 6 min read • Last month
Proofpoint extends security & governance into Claude
Data Protection

Proofpoint extends security & governance into Claude

It lets customers apply existing data loss and governance policies to AI-assisted work in Claude, after suspicious AI incidents hit 42% of firms.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Employees use personal AI accounts for work, study finds
Data Protection

Employees use personal AI accounts for work, study finds

Companies may be exposing sensitive data as staff use personal AI accounts for work nearly two-thirds of the time, researchers found.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Smartcomply joins Mastercard Engage with fraud tool
Software-as-a-Service

Smartcomply joins Mastercard Engage with fraud tool

Financial institutions using Mastercard can now tap an AI fraud system built in Africa as digital payments face rising scam and compliance risks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

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Being offensive in your defense - How threat hunting assists
Data Protection

Being offensive in your defense - How threat hunting assists

Security teams can spot risky data movement before alerts fire, helping stop sensitive information from leaving approved channels.

By Adam Burns • 5 min read • Last month
Australians demand fairer data use as AI trust sinks
Data Protection

Australians demand fairer data use as AI trust sinks

Public confidence in AI and data handling has plunged, with most Australians rejecting the use of personal information to train models.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
UK firms boost cyber & AI spending, Barclays survey
Data Protection

UK firms boost cyber & AI spending, Barclays survey

Confidence in defence remains patchy as 68 per cent of UK business leaders plan higher cyber spending and 46 per cent fear new tools widen threats.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Commonwealth Bank tests AI companion in banking app
Data Analytics

Commonwealth Bank tests AI companion in banking app

The trial could make everyday banking decisions clearer for millions of app users, while keeping human oversight and fraud controls in place.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
iPayroll warns firms over AI data risks in payroll
Software-as-a-Service

iPayroll warns firms over AI data risks in payroll

Payroll teams face growing privacy risks as software providers increasingly reserve rights to use salary data to train AI models.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Australian executives treat AI as IT function, report
Software-as-a-Service

Australian executives treat AI as IT function, report

Poor communication on AI rules is fuelling shadow use in Australian firms, as nearly half of executives still see it as an IT issue.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Altman says businesses lag AI adoption amid rapid change
Digital Transformation

Altman says businesses lag AI adoption amid rapid change

Businesses face pressure to speed up AI rollouts as OpenAI chief Sam Altman says enterprise adoption remains very early.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Last month
Armalytix launches compliance bundles for home movers
Software-as-a-Service

Armalytix launches compliance bundles for home movers

Home movers could face fewer repeated requests as property firms seek to curb delays and duplication in anti-money laundering checks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month