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Check Point teams with Google Cloud on AI agent security
Firewalls

Check Point teams with Google Cloud on AI agent security

Enterprises using autonomous AI agents could get tighter controls as the tie-up adds governance and live monitoring to Google Cloud deployments.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
LevelBlue warns of GhostOps risk from rogue AI agents
Data Protection

LevelBlue warns of GhostOps risk from rogue AI agents

Unapproved AI agents are already exposing firms to hidden security gaps, with LevelBlue saying many are running tools without oversight.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Rubrik launches Google Cloud tools for AI governance
Storage

Rubrik launches Google Cloud tools for AI governance

Enterprises get tighter controls for autonomous AI agents and Cloud SQL backups as Rubrik expands its Google Cloud security stack.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Google Cloud unveils agentic enterprise infrastructure tools
Virtualisation

Google Cloud unveils agentic enterprise infrastructure tools

The rollout aims to help businesses run autonomous AI agents more securely, while easing data, networking and sovereignty constraints.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
AI coding speeds up, but security teams fall behind
DevOps

AI coding speeds up, but security teams fall behind

Security teams are struggling to review surging AI-generated code, with 62% saying the workload is getting harder to manage.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Agentic era and the UI transition
Digital Transformation

Agentic era and the UI transition

AI agents are set to erode ad-funded web traffic, forcing businesses to pivot from screen-based funnels to metered API revenue.

By Ned Shawa • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Island names Hugh Darvall APAC Channel Lead amid push
Software-as-a-Service

Island names Hugh Darvall APAC Channel Lead amid push

The hire underlines Island’s channel-led APAC expansion as firms reassess VPNs, VDI and other legacy security tools amid AI adoption.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Google sees retail success with agentic commerce push
Unified Communications

Google sees retail success with agentic commerce push

Retailers are using Google’s new AI suite to speed up shopping and support, with Bunnings already live and UCP adoption starting to grow.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Google expands Gemini Enterprise with governance features
DevOps

Google expands Gemini Enterprise with governance features

Businesses can now let Gemini agents run for hours or days, while new controls aim to keep AI workflows traceable and secure.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Google Cloud launches Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform
Unified Communications

Google Cloud launches Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform

Customers will build and manage AI agents in one place as Google Cloud folds Vertex AI services into Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Google Cloud expands Gemini Enterprise into AI agent hub
DevOps

Google Cloud expands Gemini Enterprise into AI agent hub

Businesses gain a single control plane for AI agents as Google Cloud folds developer tools, employee apps and partner software into Gemini Enterprise.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Android 17 could bring new risks from AI app actions
AI Security

Android 17 could bring new risks from AI app actions

New on-device AI in Android 17 may let phones act across apps, but security analysts warn that broader access could trigger unintended actions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Salesforce launches Headless 360 for agents & developers
Customer Relationship Management

Salesforce launches Headless 360 for agents & developers

The launch aims to let firms and software agents use Salesforce data and workflows inside coding tools and collaboration apps, cutting build times by up to 40%.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Google Cloud unveils Gemini agent platform & new TPUs
DevOps

Google Cloud unveils Gemini agent platform & new TPUs

Demand for AI agents is driving Google Cloud to broaden its stack with new security tools and eighth-generation Tensor Processing Units.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026

Stories from Other Regions

AI Safety stories

Girls shaping the future of AI: Why inclusivity matters now
Data Privacy

Girls shaping the future of AI: Why inclusivity matters now

Bias in AI systems could widen unless more women help shape the technology from the start, the Inde Women's Network warns.

By Lisa Pfahlert • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
AI hallucinations 'symptom not disease' in Canada's courts
Digital Transformation

AI hallucinations 'symptom not disease' in Canada's courts

Canadian courts are treating AI mistakes as a human responsibility, after chatbot errors and false citations have already triggered damages and costs awards.

By Jake MacAndrew • 6 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Cambridge Wireless unveils 2026 conference on AI & security
Robotics

Cambridge Wireless unveils 2026 conference on AI & security

More than 500 delegates will hear how AI, cyber threats and automation are reshaping the role of telecoms networks and infrastructure.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026