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From hype to reality: The three forces defining security in 2026

Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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In 2026, agentic AI, digital twins and AR wearables shift from hype to daily tools, reshaping how security risks are detected and managed.
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Lendi Group names new CTO to drive AI-native strategy

Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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Lendi Group promotes Devesh Maheshwari to CTO to spearhead its AI-native transformation across Aussie and Lendi brands by mid-2026.
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TCS unveils BaNCS AI Compass for global financial firms

Sat, 20th Dec 2025
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cx
TCS launches BaNCS AI Compass, adding explainable AI agents to help global banks automate operations while tightening governance controls.
Ps aaron harris

Sage CTO urges CFOs to demand transparent finance AI

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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Sage CTO Aaron Harris says CFOs must demand transparent, auditable AI in finance as trust becomes a measurable requirement by 2026.
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Tenable hires Microsoft veteran Vlad Korsunsky as CTO

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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network security
Tenable names Microsoft veteran Vlad Korsunsky CTO and Israel chief to drive its AI-led exposure management and security platform strategy.
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Keeper links identity security alerts into ServiceNow

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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cloud security
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socs
Keeper links its identity and privileged access alerts into ServiceNow, giving security teams real-time, centralised incident response.
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AI projects face long delays amid rising security risks

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
AI rollout delays are stretching to a year as three-quarters of organisations report security incidents and governance gaps grow.
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FWD Singapore reshapes leadership to drive next growth phase

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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martech
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commerce systems
FWD Singapore overhauls leadership, uniting finance, tech and distribution to sharpen adviser focus ahead of its 2026 tenth anniversary.
Ps matt oostveen

2026: AI turns inward as virtualisation is rewritten

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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storage
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virtualisation
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data protection
By 2026, APJ enterprises harness hidden internal data, embrace open virtualisation and mainstream isolated recovery to battle cyber risk.
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Intel 471 appoints new CRO & CTO amid rapid growth

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Intel 471 promotes Amy Minyard-Bishop to CRO and Steve Micallef to CTO as it scales cyber threat intelligence amid surging global demand.
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Why every business needs an AI strategy (even if AI isn't the strategy)

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
Businesses that treat AI as a shiny toy, not a planned tool, risk waste, security gaps and stagnation as competitors move ahead.
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Solace unveils Agent Mesh for secure scaling of agentic AI apps

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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physical security
Solace launches Agent Mesh Enterprise platform, enabling firms to securely scale agentic AI applications that integrate real-time enterprise data with robust governance.
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Employers & staff divided over who should pay for AI training

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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education, learning & training
A global survey reveals employers and staff clash over who should fund AI training, risking delays in digital transformation and workplace morale.
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Organisations align HR & IT to boost employee experience

Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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Organisations are merging HR and IT to improve employee experience, boosting collaboration as digital tools and AI reshape the workplace landscape.
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AI halves banks' cloud migration downtime & cuts losses

Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cloud security
AI-led cloud migration cuts banking downtime by 45%, boosts transaction reliability and halves migration timelines, easing regulatory concerns.
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Executives see AI gaps & cultural barriers in customer experience

Sun, 5th Oct 2025
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cx
Most executives see their customer experience strategies as failing and say cultural and organisational barriers hinder AI use in transforming customer relationships.
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Arvind Krishnan joins Alteryx as Chief Technology Officer

Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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Arvind Krishnan has joined Alteryx as Chief Technology Officer to lead the firm's AI analytics platform and global engineering team.
Ps adrian mcphee

Backbase names Adrian McPhee CTO to lead global AI banking push

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Backbase appoints Adrian McPhee as CTO to spearhead its AI-powered banking platform, accelerating global digital transformation in the financial sector.
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C-suite split on GenAI as CEOs push ahead & CISOs flag risks

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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edge computing
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iot
CEOs are eager to boost GenAI investments, while CISOs raise security concerns, revealing a significant divide in C-Suite views on AI adoption in business.
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Deputy names Ciaran Hale as Chief Technology Officer to drive AI

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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Deputy has named Ciaran Hale as Chief Technology Officer to spearhead AI innovation and enhance technology for shift-based businesses globally.