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Drata expands platform to govern enterprise AI agents

Drata expands platform to govern enterprise AI agents

Security teams are being pushed to track unsanctioned AI agents after AI-related questions in procurement rose more than 30% in nine months.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today

Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 sparks cybersecurity warnings

Data Protection

Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 sparks cybersecurity warnings

Cybersecurity teams fear the release could speed up vulnerability hunting on both sides, forcing faster patching and tighter controls.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Yesterday

Flux raises USD $5 million to track AI code output

Flux raises USD $5 million to track AI code output

The new capital will help the Boston startup expand sales and engineering as firms seek clearer oversight of AI-assisted coding and software risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday

Blackline links gas detector to Spot robot for inspections

Blackline links gas detector to Spot robot for inspections

Plant operators can now collect gas readings remotely as Spot gains monitoring capability, reducing the need to send workers into hazardous areas.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday

Field Effect launches AI detection & response tool

Data Protection

Field Effect launches AI detection & response tool

Businesses face growing shadow AI risks as Field Effect folds monitoring and controls into its managed detection and response platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 2 days ago

RAMaggedon: Why the memory crisis is a digital inclusion crisis

RAMaggedon: Why the memory crisis is a digital inclusion crisis

Rising memory chip costs are forcing handset makers to lift prices, risking wider digital exclusion in emerging markets and pushing budget phones out of reach.

By Dion Price • 7 min read • 2 days ago

Atsign adds AI architecture tools for enterprise teams

Customer Relationship Management

Atsign adds AI architecture tools for enterprise teams

Enterprise teams can now define AI agent permissions and security controls earlier, as Atsign's update links live architecture design with model prompting.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • 2 days ago

WorkJam warns employers over overreliance on temp staff

WorkJam warns employers over overreliance on temp staff

Employers could face compliance and planning problems if temporary hiring becomes a long-term fix, WorkJam said as costs and reforms loom.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Yesterday

Cequence posts record quarter on agentic AI security

Software-as-a-Service

Cequence posts record quarter on agentic AI security

Demand for agentic AI protection helped the company land its largest deal yet and post its strongest quarter as customers expanded spending worldwide.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 2 days ago

AI traffic on Fastly network grows 30% in five months

AI traffic on Fastly network grows 30% in five months

Origin systems are facing heavier strain as Fastly says AI requests rose 30% between January and May 2026, outpacing human traffic.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Infoblox finds residential proxy traffic in most firms

Infoblox finds residential proxy traffic in most firms

More than 65% of enterprise customers showed residential proxy-related DNS activity, exposing firms to reputational and operational risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Infosys completes CMMI AI maturity pilot assessment

Digital Transformation

Infosys completes CMMI AI maturity pilot assessment

The pilot is intended to help firms prove AI is being managed safely and consistently as they move from trials to large-scale use.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Shure & Zoom launch IntelliMix kits for Zoom Rooms

Unified Communications

Shure & Zoom launch IntelliMix kits for Zoom Rooms

Clearer audio and simpler rollouts are set to help schools and businesses equip Zoom Rooms for hybrid meetings and AI tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Adobe launches CX Enterprise Coworker for AI workflows

Software-as-a-Service

Adobe launches CX Enterprise Coworker for AI workflows

Businesses could see faster campaign delivery as Adobe's new AI layer links marketing, analytics and customer service tools across existing systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Elon Musk sells the future, not the product. Founders should copy the craft and fear the rest

Artificial Intelligence

Elon Musk sells the future, not the product. Founders should copy the craft and fear the rest

Investors are paying a premium for Elon Musk's narrative, even as Tesla's brand suffers and his empire's risks are shifted onto a single float.

By Dwayne Alexander • 9 min read • 2 days ago

GitLab unveils tools for governed agentic software delivery

GitLab unveils tools for governed agentic software delivery

Enterprises could cut agent coding costs and compliance risks as the new releases add server-side repository access, audit tools and spend controls.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 2 days ago

Zscaler expands AI-Guardian with cloud & AI partners

Data Protection

Zscaler expands AI-Guardian with cloud & AI partners

Customers will be able to enforce zero trust controls across more AI tools as Zscaler broadens its security programme to key cloud partners.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 2 days ago

Activate IAM wins AI challenge with Teams assistant

Software-as-a-Service

Activate IAM wins AI challenge with Teams assistant

The win highlights growing demand for governed AI tools that speed up identity admin without weakening approvals, audit trails or compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Rubrik expands Annapurna for AI-ready unstructured data

Data Protection

Rubrik expands Annapurna for AI-ready unstructured data

The platform could cut the time and cost of preparing siloed files for AI, with queries fed from metadata rather than full data copies.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Remote tops G2's global employment platforms rankings

Remote tops G2's global employment platforms rankings

Verified customer reviews have lifted Remote to the top of G2's global employment platform rankings as demand for cross-border hiring tools grows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 2 days ago