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Okta to secure PGA of America identity & AI rollout

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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Okta expands PGA of America deal to unite staff and fan identity security, underpinning the golf body's push into AI-driven digital services.
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SAS Viya named Leader in Gartner decision AI ranking

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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SAS Viya has been named a Leader in Gartner's first Magic Quadrant for Decision Intelligence Platforms, citing strong AI and governance strengths.
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Half of corporate AI agents running without oversight

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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New research warns that nearly half of over 3 million AI agents in US and UK firms run ungoverned, exposing data and systems to rising risks.
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C-suite leaders deploy AI, but struggle to scale it

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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AI is deployed everywhere but embedded deeply in fewer than half of firms, as leaders warn integration and skills gaps risk a two-year setback.
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One Identity names Gihan Munasinghe chief technology officer

Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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One Identity names Gihan Munasinghe CTO to steer engineering, SaaS strategy and product modernisation amid shifting customer security needs.
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Data Privacy Day warns AI, cloud outpacing governance

Sat, 31st Jan 2026
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Data Privacy Day warns AI and cloud adoption is racing ahead of data governance, as boards and regulators demand proof of control.
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Gartner crowns Tenable AI exposure assessment leader

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Gartner crowns Tenable frontrunner in AI exposure management as it fuses asset discovery, attack-path analysis and automation in one platform.
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Access Group adopts co-CEO model to drive AI growth

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Access names Jon Jorgensen co-CEO with Chris Bayne to split tech and commercial roles as it targets AI-fuelled growth off GBP £1.2 billion sales.
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Cybit warns UK boards over rising tech risk in 2026

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Cybit warns UK boards that rapid AI adoption and cloud shifts are driving higher tech risk in 2026, with downtime now eclipsing data loss.
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AI budgets shielded as enterprises chase orchestration

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Enterprises ringfence AI spend as core infrastructure, racing from pilots to orchestrated, governed systems despite economic headwinds.
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Smart Communications names Heidi Johnson AI leader

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Smart Communications names Heidi Johnson chief product and technology officer as it sharpens AI governance for heavily regulated clients.
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DigiCert warns of prolonged online demand & attacks

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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DigiCert warns Q4 internet traffic stayed high as DDoS and app-layer attacks grew longer and more intense, eroding traditional peak seasons.
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Smart Communications names Heidi Johnson to lead AI push

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Smart Communications appoints Heidi Johnson as chief product and technology officer to spearhead its next phase of AI-led innovation.
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Why lenders need fintech-level payments

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Lenders clinging to legacy payment rails are losing borrowers to fintechs that can approve, fund and collect on loans in near real time.
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Rackspace names Joseph Vito to lead global alliances

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Rackspace appoints Joseph Vito to spearhead global strategic alliances, bolstering its hybrid cloud and AI partnership ecosystem.
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Keeper brings zero-trust access governance to Slack

Mon, 26th Jan 2026
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encryption
Keeper rolls out a zero-trust Slack integration, turning chat-based approvals into governed workflows while keeping enforcement in Keeper Vault.
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10ZiG opens Germany hub to drive EMEA thin client growth

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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10ZiG opens a new Bremen hub and appoints two regional leaders to boost EMEA thin client sales, support and channel growth.
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UK CEOs boost AI spend but struggle to scale its value

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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UK bosses are ramping up AI spend, but PwC finds only a sliver are turning pilots into scaled value amid talent and bureaucracy hurdles.
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Skillsoft names Bernard Barbour as new technology chief

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Skillsoft has appointed Bernard Barbour as Chief Technology and Product Officer to drive AI-led evolution of its Percipio skills platform.
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LaunchDarkly adds new tech, finance chiefs amid growth

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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LaunchDarkly names new tech and finance chiefs as revenue nears USD $200 million and demand for AI software delivery tools accelerates.