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Exclusive: CyberArk highlights risks of unmanaged AI agents in agentic era

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CyberArk's Omer Grossman urges firms adopting agentic AI to build trust and accountability foundations to maintain control and secure outcomes.
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S-RM appoints Casey O’Brien as Global Head of Incident Response

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S-RM has named Casey O’Brien as Global Head of Incident Response to boost its 24/7 cyber security services across EMEA, APAC and North America.
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The evolving role of the CIO

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CIOs are evolving from tech reporters to changemakers, driving innovation and embedding IT as a core element of business strategy and growth.
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Cloud backup security incident investigation complete and strengthened cyber resilience

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SonicWall confirmed a state-sponsored attack accessed cloud backup files, but no products or customer networks were compromised in the incident.
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SonicWall acts after backup breach as state actors target cloud files

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SonicWall confirmed state actors accessed backup cloud files via an API, prompting swift investigation and enhanced security for partners and customers.
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The increasing role of channel partners for optimising hyperscale investments

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UK CTOs and CIOs increasingly rely on channel partners to optimise hyperscale cloud investments once initial provider incentives end.
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Time to converge networks, security and AI to beat the CISO blues

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Enterprises must converge networking, security and AI into one platform for true visibility, protection and control in the evolving digital landscape.
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ROI pressure & market reckoning to reshape AI strategies in 2026

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In 2026, AI projects will face tough ROI demands and governance scrutiny, forcing firms to prioritise measurable results and responsible innovation.
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AI spend to focus on cost, outcomes & data in 2026 shift

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In 2026, firms will shift AI investment towards cost-efficiency, data governance, and measurable outcomes amid rising scrutiny of AI returns, says OpenText.
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2026 to bring AI reckoning as value & trust trump hype

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In 2026, AI adoption must prioritise value, trust and governance as firms face a reckoning over ROI, ethics and operational costs amid fading hype.
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CFOs drive AI investment but only one in three succeed at scale

Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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CFOs lead AI investment strategies in finance, yet only one in three achieve successful large-scale deployment amidst challenges like talent shortages and ROI doubts.
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Retail’s AI Revolution: Why personalisation is the game-changer

Sat, 25th Oct 2025
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Retailers are rapidly adopting AI to personalise shopping experiences, boosting customer loyalty and handling £30bn in UK click-and-collect orders in 2025.
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CIOs forecast all IT work will involve AI-human collaboration by 2030

Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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By 2030, all IT work is forecast to involve AI, with CIOs predicting 75% will be human-AI collaboration and 25% fully autonomous AI tasks.
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RAIDS AI unveils beta for real-time AI safety monitoring tool

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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RAIDS AI launches a beta version of its platform to monitor AI systems in real time, aiming to enhance safety and compliance ahead of EU regulations.
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Dayforce unveils AI-driven workforce planning with Agentnoon merge

Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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Dayforce launches Strategic Workforce Planning tool, integrating Agentnoon platform to enhance AI-driven workforce planning and streamline business decisions.
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Boomi Agentstudio drives surge in global AI agent deployments

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Boomi's Agentstudio has seen over 50,000 AI agents deployed globally this year, driving a tenfold rise in enterprises operationalising AI at scale.
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Mature AI adopters see higher ROI as firms invest USD $5.4m yearly

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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Enterprises investing USD $5.4m yearly in AI see higher ROI when mature adopters focus on secure, well-governed information management.
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Peel Ports Group welcomes Gavin Laybourne as technology chief

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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Peel Ports Group has named Gavin Laybourne as its first Chief Technology and Information Officer to lead digital transformation across its UK port operations.
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UK firms push for Chief Trust Officer amid AI & cyber risks

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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UK firms overwhelmingly back creating Chief Trust Officer roles to tackle rising AI, data privacy, and cybersecurity risks, a new study shows.
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Exclusive: Salesforce says Agentic Maturity Model is key to CIO success

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Salesforce's Agentic Maturity Model is emerging as a crucial tool for CIOs striving to drive success and innovation within their organisations.