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The next eCommerce interface may not be a screen
Wearables

The next eCommerce interface may not be a screen

AI agents could soon handle shopping, payments and support in the background, forcing businesses to strengthen trust as screens fade from view.

By Bobby Joseph • 6 min read • Wed, 30th Sep 2026
Ping Identity launches three agents on Google Cloud
Software-as-a-Service

Ping Identity launches three agents on Google Cloud

Ping Identity has launched three identity agents that let employees and administrators manage identity tasks through Google Cloud Gemini Enterprise.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Sep 2026
Okta adds controls for AI agents amid security push
Security Information and Event Management

Okta adds controls for AI agents amid security push

The controls aim to help firms spot risky agent behaviour, cut off access quickly and reduce lingering credentials as AI use grows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Sep 2026
Eve Security raises USD $7.5 million for AI agent tools
Robotics

Eve Security raises USD $7.5 million for AI agent tools

Growing concern over autonomous AI systems has helped the Austin-based startup secure fresh backing to expand sales and revenue growth.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2026
SAP & NVIDIA expand OpenShell for AI agent governance
Data Protection

SAP & NVIDIA expand OpenShell for AI agent governance

Enterprise users should gain tighter control over AI agents, as SAP and NVIDIA link runtime isolation with business authorisation and audit trails.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2026
Security leaders worry AI agents outpace governance
Software-as-a-Service

Security leaders worry AI agents outpace governance

Many security chiefs expect to curb AI agent use within 18 months as fears grow over unauthorised access and weak audit trails.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2026
Who allowed your AI agent to see that data?
Customer Relationship Management

Who allowed your AI agent to see that data?

Enterprises risk exposing sensitive records as AI agents inherit broad access by default, leaving accountability and audit trails unresolved.

By Bernard Mc Closkey • 8 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2026
Form3 launches AI payments platform with read-only access
Digital Transformation

Form3 launches AI payments platform with read-only access

Banks can query payment data via AI without risking unauthorised transfers, as Form3's new layer keeps agents on read-only access.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2026
Keeper launches Google Chat tool for access approvals
Software-as-a-Service

Keeper launches Google Chat tool for access approvals

Access approvals can now be handled in Google Chat, as Keeper brings privileged requests and just-in-time elevation into Workspace workflows.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2026
Delinea appoints Tim Regan as Chief Financial Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Delinea appoints Tim Regan as Chief Financial Officer

The hire comes as the identity security company passes USD $500 million in annual recurring revenue and faces sharper scrutiny on profitability.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Sep 2026
NatWest & banks set out AI agent payment principles
Data Protection

NatWest & banks set out AI agent payment principles

Banks want to prevent AI-driven shopping from eroding customer control, privacy and security as agentic commerce moves closer to everyday payments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2026
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 • Wed, 23rd Sep 2026
DigiCert launches AI Trust Manager for agent control
Cloud Security

DigiCert launches AI Trust Manager for agent control

Australian organisations are facing rising AI security incidents, and the new tool aims to close governance gaps as agents spread across systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Sep 2026
AI transforming B2B discovery - but human trust endures
Data Analytics

AI transforming B2B discovery - but human trust endures

AI is changing how B2B buyers make decisions - but an expert warns that it is not a substitute for effective human comms strategies.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2026
Databricks AI helping telcos prevent churn, predict fraud
Digital Transformation

Databricks AI helping telcos prevent churn, predict fraud

By linking customer, network and operational data, telcos can spot churn and fraud sooner, while also speeding service and support decisions.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2026

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Authorisation stories

Experts urge tighter AI controls after Medicare breach
Data Protection

Experts urge tighter AI controls after Medicare breach

The reported incident has heightened fears that autonomous AI agents could probe critical systems faster than governments can contain them.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2026
Semperis launches Active Directory migration security tool
Digital Transformation

Semperis launches Active Directory migration security tool

Mixed identity estates and older encryption dependencies are turning Active Directory migrations into outage risks for large organisations.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Sep 2026
Reap launches Sentry fraud service for card issuers
Fintech

Reap launches Sentry fraud service for card issuers

Card issuers can now outsource fraud checks as losses hit USD $33.41 billion globally last year, easing the need for in-house teams.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2026