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AvePoint launches platform for AI governance & cost
Disaster Recovery

AvePoint launches platform for AI governance & cost

Organisations are being urged to tighten controls as AvePoint says 88.4% have already suffered at least one AI agent-related security incident.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • 6 days ago
Hyland launches Teams integration for governed content
Document Management

Hyland launches Teams integration for governed content

It aims to cut the risk of files spreading across chats and channels by keeping regulated documents under existing governance controls in Teams.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Data issues stall AI projects at most organisations
Digital Transformation

Data issues stall AI projects at most organisations

Most organisations are still losing time on manual data prep and siloed records, with 86% reporting AI disruption in the past year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Adactin deploys Copilot Studio support agent for Maxi-Cash
Data governance

Adactin deploys Copilot Studio support agent for Maxi-Cash

Store staff at Maxi-Cash can now get faster technical help through a Microsoft Copilot Studio bot, after a proof-of-concept programme.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month
Data Governance in the AI Era: Why One-Off Projects Fail
Data Analytics

Data Governance in the AI Era: Why One-Off Projects Fail

AI pilots are stalling because weak data quality and unclear ownership keep organisations from turning governance spend into measurable gains.

By Bobby Joseph • 8 min read • Last month
From Clean to Trusted: Rethinking Healthcare Data Quality
Data Analytics

From Clean to Trusted: Rethinking Healthcare Data Quality

Poor-quality records can still undermine patient matching, interoperability and AI workflows, even as healthcare data volumes keep rising.

By Edmund Ng • 6 min read • Last month
How Harvey AI's next generation deals with Canadian data
Software-as-a-Service

How Harvey AI's next generation deals with Canadian data

Canadian law firms can keep client files walled off, while choosing data storage and processing become key topic for AI in law.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Last month
Most enterprise storage sits idle, CTERA study finds
Data Protection

Most enterprise storage sits idle, CTERA study finds

Active data makes up just 4.4% of enterprise storage, raising costs, security exposure and AI search quality concerns for firms.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
Retail AI leaks sensitive data to unauthorised users
Malware

Retail AI leaks sensitive data to unauthorised users

Nearly one in 10 AI security alerts in retail involved systems exposing protected customer data to users without access, research found.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
iManage links ChatGPT Enterprise to governed knowledge
Document Management

iManage links ChatGPT Enterprise to governed knowledge

Law firms can now use ChatGPT Enterprise to search governed iManage files without losing permissions, audit trails or version history.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Komprise launches Universal File MCP for AI data access
Data governance

Komprise launches Universal File MCP for AI data access

The new software aims to curb token waste and improve answer quality as enterprises connect AI models to sprawling, unstructured file stores.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2026
Shield launches MCP Server for compliance AI access
Data Protection

Shield launches MCP Server for compliance AI access

Compliance teams at regulated banks can now query live surveillance alerts inside Claude, while Shield keeps permissions and records unchanged.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Sep 2026
Smarsh adds AI tools for governed communications data
Data Protection

Smarsh adds AI tools for governed communications data

Regulated firms could search and export archived messages through AI while keeping existing permissions, audit logs and chain-of-custody controls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Sep 2026

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Thought Industries launches Lens AI knowledge platform
Enterprise Resource Planning

Thought Industries launches Lens AI knowledge platform

Enterprises could cut misleading AI replies as the beta tool checks conflicting product and customer knowledge before answers reach users.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Semble & ORB launch NHS GP record link for private care
Data Protection

Semble & ORB launch NHS GP record link for private care

Private clinicians could cut weeks of waiting for GP summaries as consenting patients' NHS records are now viewable in Semble.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Last month
Dorset joins Interweave shared care record network
Digital Transformation

Dorset joins Interweave shared care record network

More than 800,000 Dorset residents will have their records linked into a network now covering over 10 million people across seven NHS regions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
One deal, too many tools: why deal workflows are consolidating
Software-as-a-Service

One deal, too many tools: why deal workflows are consolidating

Fragmented deal processes are slowing completions and raising disclosure risks as advisors juggle multiple transactions across disconnected systems.

By Justin Smith • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Sep 2026
Oracle launches Fusion Claw for governed AI execution
Software-as-a-Service

Oracle launches Fusion Claw for governed AI execution

The new runtime aims to let firms automate longer workflows in finance, HR and supply chain under tighter governance and audit controls.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Sep 2026