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Redgate finds AI database governance lags adoption
DevOps

Redgate finds AI database governance lags adoption

Most organisations are scaling AI in database management without formal controls, Redgate says, despite adoption rising to 44% last year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
BSI urges existing age standard for social media ban
Data Protection

BSI urges existing age standard for social media ban

Adopting an existing age assurance standard could let ministers enforce under-16 social media limits without forcing children to hand over extra data.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Today
HiBob launches Slack integration for HR data access
Software-as-a-Service

HiBob launches Slack integration for HR data access

Employees can now query HR records in Slack, as HiBob says workforce data will help AI agents make better workplace decisions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Microsoft E7 price shift pushes UK firms to review AI
Software-as-a-Service

Microsoft E7 price shift pushes UK firms to review AI

UK businesses face fresh pressure to tighten AI governance as Microsoft's pricing changes make bundled licences more compelling.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday

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Millions of AI agents are running unsupervised, survey warns
Digital Transformation

Millions of AI agents are running unsupervised, survey warns

Many companies are deploying autonomous software faster than they can govern it, leaving thousands of agents able to act without approval.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Epicor launches Prism AI for UK & Europe ERP users
Manufacturing

Epicor launches Prism AI for UK & Europe ERP users

Manufacturers and distributors can now query live ERP data in context, as the new tool aims to ease skills shortages and speed decisions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
F5 & Equinix join forces on enterprise AI security
Data Protection

F5 & Equinix join forces on enterprise AI security

The tie-up gives enterprises a single policy layer to curb data leaks and compliance risks as AI workloads spread across clouds and models.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
UiPath assisting One NZ on journey to become AI leaders
Digital Transformation

UiPath assisting One NZ on journey to become AI leaders

Strict controls are now central to One NZ's AI push as it guards customer data and avoids costly errors in billing and finance.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Today
IBM joins OpenAI cyber programme with app security tool
Cloud Security

IBM joins OpenAI cyber programme with app security tool

Enterprise security teams gain a new AI-assisted way to spot exploitable code flaws, as IBM widens its cyber work with OpenAI.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Foxit wins Pax8 global productivity award for MSPs
Software-as-a-Service

Foxit wins Pax8 global productivity award for MSPs

MSPs are prioritising simpler document tools as Foxit's award signals growing demand for AI-enabled workflows across small business customers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday
Komprise launches Transparent File Tables for AI analytics
Hybrid Cloud

Komprise launches Transparent File Tables for AI analytics

Enterprises can now query file-based data in Snowflake and Databricks without first moving petabytes into a lakehouse, cutting AI prep delays.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
Proofpoint joins OpenAI cyber programme for GPT-5.5
Data Protection

Proofpoint joins OpenAI cyber programme for GPT-5.5

Security teams could get faster threat triage and richer alert context as Proofpoint folds GPT-5.5 into managed workflows, not customer access.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Yesterday
NTT DATA launches AI agent for consumer goods planning
Data Protection

NTT DATA launches AI agent for consumer goods planning

Product teams may get concepts to review in minutes rather than months as the new service aims to speed early decisions on brand fit and compliance.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

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CyberCX extends Rugby Australia cyber security deal
Data Protection

CyberCX extends Rugby Australia cyber security deal

The extension gives Rugby Australia two more years of protection against cyber threats as sporting bodies face rising risks to data and match-day systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Holding Redlich expands Legora AI across legal teams
Data Protection

Holding Redlich expands Legora AI across legal teams

The rollout could speed up contract review and deal due diligence for the firm's Property and Corporate & Commercial lawyers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
1Kosmos names Roger Hale as Chief Information Security Officer
Digital Transformation

1Kosmos names Roger Hale as Chief Information Security Officer

The hire comes as firms face rising identity fraud risks in account recovery, device enrolment and privileged access workflows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Today
AI scheduling tool cuts aged care rostering delays
Data Protection

AI scheduling tool cuts aged care rostering delays

Aged care staff are spending half as long on morning rostering after an AI system recovered 15 hours a week at ECH.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday