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Google Cloud expands Gemini enterprise agent controls
Robotics

Google Cloud expands Gemini enterprise agent controls

Businesses can now run and monitor AI agents for up to seven days as Google Cloud adds tighter identity and governance controls.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
Qualys adds governance to TotalAI for AI risk control
Cloud Security

Qualys adds governance to TotalAI for AI risk control

Governance features aim to help security teams prove AI controls to boards and regulators as shadow AI and agentic risks spread.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
AI security incidents cost large firms millions, study finds
Robotics

AI security incidents cost large firms millions, study finds

Most big enterprises have already faced AI security incidents, with 43% saying the damage topped USD $2 million in the past year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Sat, 25th Jul 2026
Salt Security launches Australian base for AI security
Data Protection

Salt Security launches Australian base for AI security

Australian enterprises can now keep AI security data in-country as Salt's Sydney setup meets growing demand for local hosting and compliance.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2026
Gartner forecasts AI spending to hit USD $64bn in 2026
Software-as-a-Service

Gartner forecasts AI spending to hit USD $64bn in 2026

Enterprise buyers are demanding clearer returns and tighter controls as global AI spending is forecast to jump to USD $64 billion in 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2026
Mentorloop adopts RexCommand to curb shadow AI use
Software-as-a-Service

Mentorloop adopts RexCommand to curb shadow AI use

The 16-person software firm says the move will cut shadow AI risks and save about USD $150,000 a year in governance costs.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2026
AI visibility gap hits compliance teams, Drata finds
Digital Transformation

AI visibility gap hits compliance teams, Drata finds

Most IT and security teams cannot track AI use across their businesses, and Drata says the blind spot is already fuelling audit failures.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2026
AI Appreciation Day exposes split over workplace risks
Data Protection

AI Appreciation Day exposes split over workplace risks

Businesses are being warned that rushed AI rollouts can waste spend and add risk unless teams define clear goals and checks first.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2026
Google Cloud links Gemini Enterprise logs to BigQuery
Data Protection

Google Cloud links Gemini Enterprise logs to BigQuery

The move could help IT teams track staff use, audit access and compliance risks across large Gemini Enterprise roll-outs without bespoke tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
Asia-Pacific firms urged to govern AI agents better
Data Protection

Asia-Pacific firms urged to govern AI agents better

Governance gaps are exposing firms to higher AI agent risks, as most now use them daily and many lack policies to control access.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
Datadog named Gartner observability leader for sixth year
DevOps

Datadog named Gartner observability leader for sixth year

AI and cloud teams are turning to observability tools as Datadog claims Gartner's top execution ranking for the sixth straight year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
Ondaro launches Lighthouse for ServiceNow AI Control Tower
Software-as-a-Service

Ondaro launches Lighthouse for ServiceNow AI Control Tower

ServiceNow customers now have a limited first year to decide how to deploy its AI oversight tools before broader access expires.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
Alation launches AI operating system for enterprise trust
Digital Transformation

Alation launches AI operating system for enterprise trust

Businesses scaling AI face greater risk of hidden errors, as Alation's new system aims to verify data, context and agent decisions in real time.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
1Password launches AI spend tracking in SaaS Manager
Digital Transformation

1Password launches AI spend tracking in SaaS Manager

Rising usage-based bills could now be easier to control, as 1Password's SaaS Manager adds dashboards, limits and alerts for AI spend.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026

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Harness launches tools to manage AI agents lifecycle
DevOps

Harness launches tools to manage AI agents lifecycle

Only 8% of organisations have agentic AI in production, highlighting the governance gap Harness aims to close with its new tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2026
Centegix & Volt link camera alerts to school safety
Data Protection

Centegix & Volt link camera alerts to school safety

Schools could speed responses to threats as existing cameras feed verified alerts into panic systems, without replacing hardware.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2026
Sber says AI shift is moving towards autonomous agents
Robotics

Sber says AI shift is moving towards autonomous agents

AI projects that remain stuck in pilot stages may miss the shift to agentic systems able to manage tasks with limited human oversight.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2026
Australian firms race ahead of AI security controls
Digital Transformation

Australian firms race ahead of AI security controls

Most Australian businesses lack full oversight of AI systems, leaving incidents and hidden vulnerabilities to outpace governance efforts.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026