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Zscaler to buy Symmetry Systems in AI security push
Digital Transformation

Zscaler to buy Symmetry Systems in AI security push

Businesses will gain tighter control over AI agents and data flows as Zscaler folds Symmetry Systems' identity-mapping tools into its platform.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Keepit appoints James Dwyer as Chief Revenue Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Keepit appoints James Dwyer as Chief Revenue Officer

Growing SaaS and AI risks are driving demand for backup tools as Keepit expands internationally with a new revenue chief.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Druid AI report finds AI agent use concentrated in key tasks
Digital Transformation

Druid AI report finds AI agent use concentrated in key tasks

Production data from hundreds of enterprise customers shows AI agents are handling only a few high-volume workflows, reshaping deployment priorities.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Canva launches Gemini app for branded design edits
Personalisation

Canva launches Gemini app for branded design edits

Users can now turn Gemini-made images into editable Canva files, giving businesses a quicker way to apply brand rules and refine drafts.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
LaunchDarkly launches AgentControl for AI agent operations
DevOps

LaunchDarkly launches AgentControl for AI agent operations

It gives software teams a way to change AI agent behaviour in production in under 200 milliseconds, reducing the risk of bad outputs reaching users.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
AVEVA & IMD flag digital ecosystem data sharing gap
Digital Transformation

AVEVA & IMD flag digital ecosystem data sharing gap

Despite high strategic priority, most firms still share little data with partners, exposing integration and governance as the main blockers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Cato integrates Cyera data platform into XOps globally
Data Protection

Cato integrates Cyera data platform into XOps globally

Security teams can now prioritise incidents involving sensitive data, as Cato's XOps adds Cyera's platform worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Software Improvement Group launches AI code governance
DevOps

Software Improvement Group launches AI code governance

Many firms lack visibility over AI-written software, raising maintainability and security risks as adoption of coding assistants accelerates.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
GoTo finds workers wary of AI overreliance at work
Data Protection

GoTo finds workers wary of AI overreliance at work

A GoTo survey finds many workers fear heavy AI use is eroding skills, while poor training and weak oversight are fuelling risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 6 min read • Last week
Telarix partners Telesmart on cloud number services
Unified Communications

Telarix partners Telesmart on cloud number services

The tie-up gives operators a single API-enabled platform to automate telecom number provisioning, routing and compliance across markets.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Tenable launches Hexa AI to automate exposure fixes
Privileged Access Management

Tenable launches Hexa AI to automate exposure fixes

Security teams can now automate exposure fixes and reporting as Tenable makes Hexa AI generally available to Tenable One customers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Johnson Controls unveils data centre cooling systems
Data centers

Johnson Controls unveils data centre cooling systems

Rising AI power demand is pushing operators towards systems that cut electricity and water use as data centres grow denser.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Cloudflare & Anthropic launch Claude agents on sandboxes
Virtualisation

Cloudflare & Anthropic launch Claude agents on sandboxes

Developers can now run Claude agents in Cloudflare sandboxes, with code, tools and private connectivity handled outside Anthropic's core platform.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
AI readiness gap widens across Asia-Pacific, report finds
Digital Transformation

AI readiness gap widens across Asia-Pacific, report finds

Employers may be underestimating training needs, as a survey found employees far less confident than HR leaders about AI readiness across Asia-Pacific.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Google unveils Gemini Spark agent & Omni video model
Generative AI

Google unveils Gemini Spark agent & Omni video model

Growth to more than 900 million monthly users underscores Google's push to make Gemini a persistent AI assistant, not just a chatbot.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Google unveils new AI tools across Workspace & Gemini
Personalisation

Google unveils new AI tools across Workspace & Gemini

Users will be able to draft emails, edit images and summon an AI agent as Google broadens paid access across Workspace and Gemini.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Google to launch Android XR audio glasses this autumn
Wearables

Google to launch Android XR audio glasses this autumn

Hands-free AI features will reach wearers first, as Google's audio smart glasses are due to go on sale this autumn.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Google adds AI agents and mobile apps to creative Flow tools
Software-as-a-Service

Google adds AI agents and mobile apps to creative Flow tools

Creators can now edit songs section by section and build custom workflows as Google widens its AI production tools to mobile devices worldwide.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Google launches Gemini 3.5 Flash & Antigravity tools
Large Language Models

Google launches Gemini 3.5 Flash & Antigravity tools

Developers can now build task-running AI apps as Google expands Gemini and Antigravity with faster models, desktop tools and Android support.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week