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How Leading Organizations Are Turning EDR Into Operational Resilience
Most organizations now recognize that endpoint protection alone is no longer sufficient. That’s why adoption of endpoint detection and response (EDR) has accelerated rapidly in recent years. Organizations understand that modern attacks move faster, evade traditional prevention controls, and require continuous visibility into suspicious activity across the environment. But owning EDR
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How to Fight AI Brain Rot at School? For One Country, It’s With Free ChatGPT
The experiment offers one of the first large-scale looks at the effect that coordinated AI adoption can have on students’ reasoning, retention and confidence.
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Hyland platform innovations focus on AI governance, context, and agent oversight
Hyland has unveiled platform innovations designed to move AI from experimentation to enterprise-wide adoption. Powered by the Content Innovation Cloud, these advancements transform governed enterprise content into trusted, actionable intelligence that accelerates business outcomes. To meet the demands of global organizations, Hyland announced the general availability of the Enterprise Context Engine and introduced industry-specific ontologies…
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AI Growth Exposes Gaps in Governance and Readiness
Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption continues to grow across industries, but new research from Veeam suggests many organizations are still working through the governance, security, and operational challenges associated with deploying AI at scale. The study, which surveyed 300 technology and business leaders across financial services, healthcare, government, manufacturing, and technology sectors, found that 95% of…
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68% of UK Firms Plan to Increase Cyber Spending as AI Risks Rise
UK firms plan higher cyber spending as AI adoption raises security concerns
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Cyber threats push SMBs to spend more on security
Cybersecurity has become a key priority for small and medium-sized businesses due to growing threats and wider AI adoption. An IDC survey of 2,200 SMBs in eight markets examined how organizations manage cyber risks, prepare for AI-related threats, and handle third-party vendor security. Top business priorities for the year (Source: IDC) 60% of SMBs expect…
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Nasuni Report Finds AI Agent Adoption Outpacing Readiness
Enterprise adoption of AI agents is accelerating, but many organizations are struggling to turn pilots into measurable outcomes, according to new research from Nasuni. Nasuni’s State of Enterprise File Data Annual Report 2026 found that 97% of organizations have deployed or are piloting AI agents, while 57% of AI projects are not meeting their stated…
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The AI oversight paradox: Is the investment worth the cost of watching it?
Unlike in 2025, when AI adoption and testing drove business strategies, organizations in 2026 want proven ROI before committing budgets, according to a report by Globalization Partners. How global executives characterize their organization’s approach to AI adoption (Source: Globalization Partners) 62% of business leaders said they felt pressure from their organizations to use AI, while…
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Vector embedding security gap exposes enterprise AI pipelines
Enterprise adoption of retrieval-augmented generation has moved sensitive corporate content into a new storage format that existing security tools cannot inspect. Companies deploying internal AI assistants convert documents into high-dimensional numerical vectors and ship them to embedding services and vector databases over ordinary HTTPS connections. Data loss prevention products scan documents and network traffic, and…
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OpenAI DeployCo Expands Enterprise AI Services Push
OpenAI is moving further into the part of AI adoption that tends to be slower, more complicated, and a lot less visible than model launches. The company has launched the OpenAI Deployment Company, or DeployCo, a new unit backed by more than $4 billion from a mix of private equity firms and consulting players, including…
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ESET: AI Adoption Puts MSPs in a Stronger Advisory Role
As AI adoption accelerates across the SMB market, MSPs are being pushed into a more strategic role: helping customers determine not only which AI tools to use but also how to use them safely. In a recent conversation with Channel Insider, ESET executives said AI demand has moved beyond experimentation and into daily business operations,…
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Elon Musk’s Grok Is Losing Ground in AI Race
Adoption by business and consumer users has slowed as parent SpaceX rents out spare computing capacity to rival Anthropic.
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How Can SMBs Keep Up With AI Governance?
As artificial intelligence (AI) adoption accelerates across organizations, security leaders are struggling to keep governance frameworks aligned with how quickly employees are integrating AI into daily workflows. According to Matt Warner, CEO and co-founder of Blumira, small and mid-sized business (SMB) organizations are facing growing pressure to enable AI innovation while simultaneously maintaining governance, compliance,…
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Breach Secure Now Helps MSPs Secure SMB AI Use
Breach Secure Now is launching its AI Risk to Adoption Program, a new channel-focused offering designed to help managed service providers guide small and midsize businesses from unmanaged AI use toward secure, structured adoption. Art Gross, founder and CEO of Breach Secure Now (BSN), said MSPs are well-positioned to lead those conversations because AI risk…
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SAS Execs: AI Adoption is a Human and Organizational Challenge
AI adoption is more than a technical transformation, and organizations have been underestimating the human side of AI implementation, including employee fears, organizational culture, communication breakdowns, and trust. The human angle of AI adoption for organizations was a major talking point during SAS Innovate 2026. At the conference, Channel Insider sat down with both Kristi…
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Ten years later, has the GDPR fulfilled its purpose?
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the EU’s adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation, which became mandatory for all companies beginning on May 25, 2018. The aim of the GDPR was simple, but important: to improve individuals’ control over their personal data. This regulation replaced Directive 95/46/EC with the clear purpose of unifying data…
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Introducing Wallarm Middle East Cloud: Built for Data Residency Compliance
As API and AI adoption grows across the Middle East, so do the expectations around how data is handled. For many organizations operating in this region, it’s not just about securing applications. It’s about doing it in a way that keeps data in-country and aligned with local requirements. Today, we’re introducing the Wallarm Middle East…
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Sage Futures 2026 Highlights AI Opportunity for Partners
Sage is using its Futures 2026 announcements to sharpen the role of channel partners in AI adoption, with new tools, marketplace capabilities, and expanded PwC collaboration to help finance customers move from experimentation to practical deployment. Channel Insider spoke with Nancy Sperry, Sage’s vice president of US partner sales, about the company’s continuing investment in…
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AI Adoption Fuels Rise in Identity Attack Path Risk
Identity security is one of the most urgent priorities for enterprises as AI adoption expands the attack surface and introduces new complexity. The SpecterOps Trends in Identity Attack Path Management 2026 report highlights how organizations are increasing investment in identity security while struggling to turn visibility into consistent risk reduction. “As identity becomes the control…
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AI-Ready, Simpler, and More Secure WAN: Cisco SD-WAN Innovations
Explore what’s new in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN 26.1.1, simplifying SASE adoption, enabling AI-ready networking, and streamlining operations.
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Google Cloud Commits $750 Million to Accelerate Partners’ Agentic AI Development
New fund and resources will support agentic AI development, adoption, and education throughout Google Cloud’s global partner ecosystem
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What Sovereign AI Means for MSPs and Channel Partners
As AI has all but reached widespread adoption, the conversation has shifted from novelty to who can properly regulate it. It’s no longer just private companies leading the charge. Governments and nations are now at the forefront of AI efforts, working to ensure that both innovation and security are maintained. That shift is creating a…
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Microsoft Bets $10 Billion to Boost Japan’s AI, Cybersecurity
The deal aims to accelerate AI adoption, train workers, and develop cybersecurity partnerships — the latest move by a hyperscaler to compete for sovereign AI and data centers.
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Cloudera: AI Growth Surges as Data Gaps Stall ROI
Enterprises are accelerating AI adoption at a rapid pace, but a new global report suggests many are building on unstable ground. Cloudera’s latest research, based on a survey of nearly 1,300 IT leaders worldwide, finds that while AI use is nearly universal, most organizations still lack the data infrastructure needed to scale it effectively. Why…
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AI adoption is outpacing the safeguards around it
AI is becoming part of professional and private life, reaching mainstream adoption faster than the personal computer or the internet. These systems are tested in reasoning, safety, and real-world tasks, but the reliability of those measurements remains uncertain. The 2026 AI Index from Stanford’s Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence outlines the broader environment around this…
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Australian Organisations Risk Overloading Frontline Operations as AI Meets Fragile Mobility Foundations, SOTI Research Warns
GUEST RESEARCH: As Australian organisations accelerate the adoption of AI-enabled and mobile-driven workflows, research from SOTI, suggests many frontline environments may not yet be resilient enough to support the next wave of automation without added operational risk. This comes as Australia’s labour productivity growth remains under sustained pressure, increasing reliance on technology to deliver efficiency gains…
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The State of AI Risk Management in 2026 Reveals a Growing Confidence Gap
As enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence accelerates, a new report warns that organizations may be far less prepared to manage AI risk than they believe. The State of AI Risk Management 2026 report from the Purple Book Community highlights a widening disconnect between perceived control and operational reality, exposing critical gaps in how companies govern…
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GenAI Alone Isn’t Enough: Rethinking AI in Cybersecurity
As organizations accelerate their AI adoption, many are turning to generative AI (GenAI) as a cornerstone of their security strategy. But according to Melissa Ruzzi, Director of AI at AppOmni, relying on GenAI alone may create more gaps than it solves. “GenAI is non-deterministic and language-focused, so it’s not the most appropriate tool in certain…
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WatchGuard Expands NDR Capabilities, Making Advanced Network Threat Detection Practical for MSPs and Midmarket Organisations
Embedded detection, managed services, and automated response simplify NDR adoption for SMEs and MSPs
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Cisco builds security framework for safe enterprise adoption of AI agents
Cisco has introduced solutions to address AI security issues and remove a top barrier to agent adoption. By establishing trusted identities, enforcing strict zero trust Access controls, hardening agents before deployment, enforcing guardrails at runtime, and giving SOC teams the tools to stop threats at machine speed, Cisco is building security into the foundation of…
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Why Even Smart People Believe AI Is Really Thinking
As our adoption of artificial intelligence grows, so does our belief that the machines are really thinking. That’s a fluke of evolution, say researchers.
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Optiv CRO: AI Driving New Enterprise Security Risks
Enterprise security teams are under increasing pressure as AI adoption accelerates, introducing new risks around identity, governance, and operational resilience. Channel Insider spoke with Optiv CRO John Hurley about how enterprise priorities are shifting—and where partners are seeing the most demand in 2026. Optiv’s advisory model reflects shift toward services-led security Optiv supports its enterprise…
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AI could be suppressing wages for young workers
Growing AI adoption has slowed the hiring of young workers in software development and customer service jobs, and recent data suggests it could also be exerting pressure on entry-level wages, according industry experts. “For software developers, there’s been about a 20% decline for entry-level people aged 22 to 26,” said Erik Brynjolfsson, director of the…
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SailPoint signs strategic collaboration agreement with AWS to secure agentic AI with a unified identity governance layer
New agreement to accelerate the adoption of identity-first security for AI and unlock new routes to market
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Fortinet introduces FortiOS 8.0 to expand secure networking with secure AI controls, fabric-based AI agents, flexible SASE, and simplified SD-WAN
COMPANY NEWS: Latest FortiOS capabilities help organisations secure AI adoption, simplify operations, and strengthen protection across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
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AMD and Nutanix Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance an Open and Scalable Platform for Enterprise AI
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT: AMD and Nutanix sign multi-year agreement to accelerate adoption of Nutanix-powered agentic AI platform on AMD accelerated compute infrastructure for enterprise AI and service providers AMD to invest and fund up to $250 million in Nutanix shares, and R&D and go-to-market for integrated solutions Joint roadmap to integrate AMD ROCm™ and AMD Enterprise AI software into…
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Workers, bosses, disagree on whether AI will create jobs
Senior executives see AI adoption leading to job cuts, while workers say it will increase employment, according to a new survey published by the US National Bureau of Economic Research. Amid so much speculation about the impact of the new technology, NBER’s study is tantalizingly titled “Firm data on AI” — but the data, which…
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Apple’s iOS adoption data shows consistency
Apple has published its official iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 adoption figures on its developer website. While they do show a slightly slower upgrade pace than in past years, it’s far from the dramatic falloff implied by StatCounter earlier this year following a change in how it gathered this information. What are the latest adoption numbers? The company says…
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Study: AI a Priority for Testing Teams Even as Doubt Remains
Software testing teams are prioritizing AI initiatives, but their willingness to scale adoption depends heavily on accuracy, reliability, and the ability to maintain stable automation as systems evolve, according to new research from test automation vendor Leapwork. The Copenhagen-based company surveyed more than 300 software engineers, QA leaders, and IT decision-makers at large and midsize…
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Infostealer malware found stealing OpenClaw secrets for first time
With the massive adoption of the OpenClaw agentic AI assistant, information-stealing malware has been spotted stealing files associated with the framework that contain API keys, authentication tokens, and other secrets. […]
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Caylent CEO Lori Williams on AI’s Impact on Services
As enterprises take a measured approach to AI adoption, channel partners are being pushed up the tech stack. Caylent CEO Lori Williams says that shift is redefining how services firms create long-term value. In an interview with Channel Insider, Williams outlined how Caylent is evolving its managed services and advisory offerings as AI demand matures. …
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Model Context Protocol: Security Risks & Mitigations
AI adoption is moving fast, shifting from pilot projects to the infrastructure-level, day-to-day practice. The budget curve reflects that shift. Gartner expects worldwide AI spending to reach $2.52T in 2026, a 44% year-over-year increase. At the same time, AI cybersecurity spending is expected to grow by more than 90% in 2026, a clear signal that…
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AI at Scale Is an Operating Model Problem, Not a Technology One
Data readiness must precede large-scale AI adoption in order to convert AI from a set of pilots into a predictable, repeatable, organization-wide capability. The post AI at Scale Is an Operating Model Problem, Not a Technology One appeared first on RTInsights.
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AI at Scale Is an Operating Model Problem, Not a Technology One
Data readiness must precede large-scale AI adoption in order to convert AI from a set of pilots into a predictable, repeatable, organization-wide capability. The post AI at Scale Is an Operating Model Problem, Not a Technology One appeared first on RTInsights.
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JumpCloud Launches Venture Arm, Releases New AI Research
JumpCloud has launched a new venture capital arm and released research showing AI adoption is improving IT productivity while security, identity, and governance gaps continue to widen. The company this week introduced JumpCloud Ventures, an investment program focused on early-stage identity, security, AI, and IT productivity startups, alongside its Q1 2026 IT Trends Report. The…
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Sophos Workspace Protection Enables Safe GenAI Adoption
Easily enable adoption of sanctioned generative AI solutions Categories: Workspace
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AI as a Co-Pilot, Not a Replacement: The Ethical Path to Integrating AI into Business
Ethical adoption of AI creates a workplace where human performance can be enhanced by AI and remain central to business success. The post AI as a Co-Pilot, Not a Replacement: The Ethical Path to Integrating AI into Business appeared first on RTInsights.
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NWN’s Jim Sullivan on 2026 AI NaaS Opportunity for the Channel
NWN CEO Jim Sullivan says accelerating AI adoption and renewed infrastructure refresh cycles are creating a major opportunity for channel partners heading into 2026—particularly those positioned to deliver AI-enabled networking as a service. In an interview with Channel Insider, Sullivan outlined how legacy infrastructure, return-to-office mandates, and data-intensive AI workloads are pushing enterprises toward network…
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Mitigating prompt injection attacks with a layered defense strategy
Posted by Google GenAI Security Team With the rapid adoption of generative AI, a new wave of threats is emerging across the industry with the aim of manipulating the AI systems themselves. One such emerging attack vector is indirect prompt injections. Unlike direct prompt injections, where an attacker directly inputs malicious commands into a prompt,…