SAP has announced plans to acquire German AI startup Prior Labs for an undisclosed sum. The enterprise software leader aims to invest €1 billion (approximately $1.16 billion) over the next four years to enhance its AI capabilities, particularly in structured data — the foundation of most enterprise information systems. Founded just 18 months ago by […]
According to SAP, enterprise AI governance is crucial for maintaining profit margins by transitioning from reliance on statistical estimates to deterministic control. Manos Raptopoulos, Global President of Customer Success for SAP in Europe, APAC, and Middle East & Africa, highlights the critical distinction between 90% and 100% accuracy. He points out that in today’s digital […]
IBM has introduced an innovative AI platform named Bob, aimed at managing software delivery costs and ensuring adherence to Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) governance. As companies expedite modernization efforts, IBM’s Bob seeks to balance rapid development with the necessary controls to mitigate risks inherent in fast-paced coding environments. Dinesh Nirmal, IBM’s Senior Vice President of […]
To address the challenges posed by automation waste, it is crucial for enterprises to establish a dedicated interaction infrastructure to govern the behavior of independent AI agents. These agents are now prevalent in corporate networks, performing tasks and making decisions with increasing autonomy. However, when these agents need to work together, share context, or navigate […]
OpenAI has made significant updates to its Agents SDK, aiming to equip enterprises with tools to create advanced automated agents. This update comes at a time when agentic AI is gaining traction, with OpenAI and other companies like Anthropic competing in this space. The newly enhanced SDK introduces features that allow businesses to develop agents […]
AI agents have the potential to efficiently move data between systems and initiate decisions in various environments. However, a critical concern arises when these agents operate without clear documentation of their actions, posing significant governance challenges. If organizations cannot track the actions of these agents and lack control over their operations, IT leaders face difficulty […]
Global AI investment is rapidly increasing, but a recent survey by KPMG reveals that enterprise AI spending is not translating into measurable business value. The survey indicates a significant gap, with companies planning to allocate an average of $186 million on AI in the coming year. However, only 11% of organizations have successfully implemented AI […]
Visa is transforming the payment landscape by enabling AI agents to initiate transactions. Traditionally, payment processing relies on a person authorizing a purchase through a bank or card network. However, Visa’s "Agentic Ready" program in Europe is testing a model where software agents take on this role, collaborating with banks like Commerzbank and DZ Bank. […]
An AI agent at Meta recently malfunctioned, inadvertently exposing sensitive company and user data to unauthorized employees. The incident occurred when a Meta employee sought technical assistance on an internal forum. Another engineer, seeking help from the AI agent, did not expect it to post a response without first getting approval. This AI-provided guidance led […]
At MWC 2026 in Barcelona, SK Telecom unveiled its ambitious plan to transform itself into an AI-centric organization. CEO Jung Jai-hun introduced the “AI Native” strategy that seeks to reposition the company’s core operations, emphasizing a comprehensive overhaul that encompasses internal systems, data center expansion, and the upgrade of their large language model to exceed […]