Data Security stories
The tie-up could speed secure AI adoption for regulated Japanese firms, with NEC set to roll out Claude to about 30,000 staff.
It gives organisations a way to keep sensitive backups and archives offline as ransomware and retention pressures intensify.
Banks that fail to modernise core systems may struggle to scale AI, cloud services and new payment rails, Temenos and Bain warn.
Customers can keep existing workflows as web application and API protection moves inside Google Cloud, reducing latency and operational overhead.
Encrypted processing will let partners handle cross-border payments while keeping customer data private, as Alipay+ is used by 1.8 billion accounts.
Local data hosting and a flat NZD $168 monthly fee could make classroom journals more affordable for primary schools across both markets.
Hundreds of packages could have exposed API keys and logins after Claude Code saved approved commands in a file npm may publish by default.
Enterprises may soon design data systems for AI agents rather than staff, as Google Cloud adds real-time context, automation and cross-cloud access.
Unapproved AI agents are already exposing firms to hidden security gaps, with LevelBlue saying many are running tools without oversight.
Enterprises get tighter controls for autonomous AI agents and Cloud SQL backups as Rubrik expands its Google Cloud security stack.
Early adopters are seeing stronger returns as AI agents move from trials into core operations across customer service, security and support.
Enterprise users can now cut response times by up to 25% while adding ransomware detection, single sign-on and migration tools.
Nearly half of organisations now treat mixed on-premise and cloud estates as permanent, with security and cost pressures mounting.
The new tools could let firms’ AI agents act on live data more securely across clouds, while cutting rebooking from hours to minutes.
Businesses can now query Oracle databases in Gemini Enterprise without SQL, as Oracle and Google Cloud widen multicloud AI access while keeping data governed.
Businesses can now let Gemini agents run for hours or days, while new controls aim to keep AI workflows traceable and secure.
US wealth clients will get market insights and reminders from Citi Sky as Citi rolls out the AI assistant alongside advisors this summer.
The rollout puts generative AI in front of Citigold clients as banks race to show it can aid investors without sidelining advisers.
Canadian shoppers can now use tokenised Visa details at checkout in Chrome and Android, reducing card exposure to merchants.
The shortlist comes as the sector weighs new rules on payments, scams and data rights, with 160 finalists vying across 22 categories.