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Many enterprises could be left unable to function if their main AI supplier failed, with most switch attempts proving harder than expected.
Enterprises ramp up AI agent spending and deployments, but security fears and trust gaps keep humans firmly in the decision loop.
70% of enterprises struggle to integrate growing AI tools, with disconnected apps causing data silos, wasted spend, and rising security risks, says Zapier.
Nearly all large US firms use AI, yet only half see widespread benefits as integration and impact measurement remain major challenges.
IT teams can now spot missing and vulnerable software faster as PDQ expands inventory, package management and ticketing links.
Enterprise teams can now impose one policy layer across Zapier workflows, agents and SDK-built apps as AI use outpaces governance.
Teams can now block toxic or sensitive AI output before it reaches customer data, inboxes and other business systems.
Finance teams can now cut manual close and approval work as Rillet links its ERP to more than 8,000 apps on Zapier.
Zapier's study of 10,000 workflows shows AI is shifting from one-off tools to core lead-management infrastructure for sales teams.
AI roles are booming despite a cooler jobs market, with Zapier finding most firms plan AI hiring and many paying sizeable skill premiums.
Enterprises ringfence AI spend as core infrastructure, racing from pilots to orchestrated, governed systems despite economic headwinds.
Zapier survey finds 92% of staff feel AI boosts productivity, yet workers spend hours each week fixing low-quality 'AI workslop' outputs.
Linux Foundation unites Anthropic, Block and OpenAI in new Agentic AI hub to standardise tools and protocols for autonomous AI agents.
Linux Foundation launches Agentic AI Foundation to standardise open protocols for interoperable AI agents with backing from major tech firms.
Radiant Logic launches AI-driven RadiantOne platform update, enhancing identity security with real-time remediation and continuous risk monitoring across systems.
Small businesses can stretch tight budgets further as email, design and analytics platforms help them attract customers and cut manual work.
Unused subscriptions are leaving UK SMEs exposed to rising SaaS bills, with some firms able to trim GBP £10,000 a year.
Unused subscriptions may be draining UK SME budgets by as much as GBP £10,000 a year as software sprawl and price rises bite.
The Shai Hulud malware attack has compromised over 19,000 GitHub repositories, rapidly spreading by stealing developer credentials from npm packages.
IIM Sirmaur has launched India's first AI-focused MBA for working professionals with fees set at INR ₹8,00,000 for a two-year programme starting in 2026.