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AvePoint launches AgentPulse to govern cloud AI agents

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AvePoint debuts AgentPulse Command Centre to give enterprises unified oversight, security and cost control for AI agents in Microsoft and Google clouds.
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Hexnode debuts device-aware IdP to fuse identity & UEM

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Hexnode launches device-aware IdP, fusing identity, UEM and real-time compliance checks to tighten access control and endpoint security.
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Forcepoint adds ARIA AI assistant to Data Security Cloud

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Forcepoint adds ARIA AI assistant and a faster endpoint agent to Data Security Cloud to tighten policy control for generative AI workloads.
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Anthropic boosts Claude Cowork with new plugins, admin tools

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Anthropic upgrades Claude Cowork with private plugin marketplaces, richer admin controls and Office-linked workflows for enterprise teams.
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Cognizant deepens Google Cloud pact for agentic AI

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Cognizant is expanding its Google Cloud partnership to accelerate enterprise deployment of agentic AI using Gemini Enterprise at scale.
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Portnox expands zero trust access to console tools

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Portnox extends zero trust network access to RDP, SSH, VNC and Telnet, promising passwordless admin access and fewer VPN dependencies.
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Panera breach exposes 14m in wave of SaaS extortion attacks

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Panera data breach exposes details of 14 million customers, spotlighting a surge in SaaS-focused extortion and identity-driven cyber attacks.
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Alteryx deepens BigQuery tie-up with Google-first suite

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Alteryx deepens its Google Cloud partnership, bringing Alteryx One workflows directly into BigQuery and planning a Google-first marketplace edition.
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Shadow AI assistant Clawdbot raises workplace risks

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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Shadow AI tool Clawdbot quietly spreads across workplaces, alarming security teams as staff grant it broad access on unmanaged devices.
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Sophos unveils browser-led suite to govern AI & SaaS

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Sophos has launched Workspace Protection, a browser-led suite to simplify securing hybrid work, SaaS access and shadow AI use at scale.
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Microsoft tops global phishing brand rankings again

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Microsoft again tops global phishing brand list as attackers increasingly mimic big tech services to steal cloud and consumer credentials.
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Keepit named Leader in IDC MarketScape for SaaS backup

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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Keepit has been named a Leader in IDC's 2025-2026 MarketScape for SaaS data protection, boosting its profile in cloud backup and recovery.
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Proofpoint named Leader in Gartner 2025 email security

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Proofpoint crowned a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Email Security, topping rivals on Ability to Execute for a second year.
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Check Point named leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for email

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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Check Point is named a leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Email Security, praised for its AI-powered Harmony Email Collaboration platform.
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Smarsh & Google partner to archive encrypted RCS messages

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Smarsh partners with Google to archive encrypted RCS messages on Android, helping regulated firms ensure compliance with modern communication standards.
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Arctic Wolf & Abnormal AI strengthen email threat detection

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Arctic Wolf partners with Abnormal AI to enhance email threat detection, combining behavioural AI and MDR for better defence against cyberattacks.
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Commvault SHIFT New York outlines deeper cloud recovery

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Commvault's SHIFT event in New York unveiled new tech to better synchronise data and metadata, tackling cloud recovery gaps and rising cyber threats.
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Zoho One revamp boosts collaboration with unified AI features

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Zoho has revamped Zoho One, enhancing collaboration with unified AI features, improved integration, and a new user-centric interface across 50 apps.
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Phishing kits & steganography drive new wave of email threats

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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Cybersecurity experts warn of rising email threats as phishing kits Tycoon 2FA and Cephas evolve, using steganography and code obfuscation to evade detection.
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DE-CIX launches Google Gold peering at all major US exchanges

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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DE-CIX has launched its Google Gold Verified Peering Provider service across major US Internet Exchanges, enhancing reliable access to Google services for ISPs and businesses.