News•Feb 26, 2026
How Smart Are NHIs in Managing Complex Security Environments
Non‑Human Identities (NHIs) are machine credentials that protect data in cloud‑first environments. The article outlines a full NHI lifecycle—from discovery to remediation—and stresses that piecemeal tools fall short. It highlights industry‑specific challenges, such as patient data in healthcare and DevOps integration, while showcasing benefits like risk reduction, compliance, and cost savings. A strategic, automated NHI platform is presented as essential for modern security postures.
By Security Boulevard
News•Feb 26, 2026
Infotrust to Reinvest $50M From Nexgen Sale Into Shoring up Sovereign Security
Infotrust has sold its cloud and communications arm Nexgen to Aussie Broadband for up to $50 million, freeing capital to accelerate its sovereign cyber‑security strategy. The proceeds will be redeployed into identity, data‑privacy and broader federal‑government capabilities, as well as potential...
By ARN (Australia)
News•Feb 26, 2026
How Can Agentic AI Improve Digital Security Processes
Agentic AI is emerging as a transformative layer for digital security by automating the management of Non‑Human Identities (NHIs) and their secrets. The technology enables proactive threat detection, automated response, and continuous visibility, allowing security teams to shift focus toward...
By Security Boulevard
News•Feb 26, 2026
Real Estate Investment Platform Addy Enters Restructuring One Year After Fine From Regulators
Vancouver‑based fractional real‑estate platform Addy announced it is restructuring its business, engaging Dentons and Crowe MacKay to guide an orderly transition. The move follows a 2025 $100,000 fine from the British Columbia Securities Commission for trading $26 million of securities without...
By BetaKit (Canada)
News•Feb 26, 2026
U.S. Military Buildup Casts Shadow Over Iran Talks
The United States and Iran held a third round of indirect nuclear talks in Geneva, with Omani mediation reporting significant progress and technical discussions slated for Vienna next week. Simultaneously, Washington has launched its largest Middle East military buildup since...
By Foreign Policy
News•Feb 26, 2026
What Went Wrong with Highguard? The "Hubris" Of Its Developer's Leadership, Say Former Staff in a New Report
Wildlight Entertainment, founded by ex‑Respawn developers and backed by Tencent, released Highguard after reshaping a stalled project in early 2024. Leadership pursued a surprise launch despite internal warnings that the game relied heavily on voice chat and lacked solo appeal....
By Rock Paper Shotgun
News•Feb 26, 2026
What Do Local Governments Actually Put In Their Strategic Plans? | ClearPoint Strategy Blog
ClearPoint Strategy examined more than 485 local‑government strategic plans to identify how top‑level themes are structured. The analysis grouped 1,514 objectives into eight canonical themes, with Economic Health accounting for 25.9% of objectives and the most widely used theme. High‑performing...
By ClearPoint Strategy – Blog
News•Feb 26, 2026
AICPA Requests Guidance for Itemized Deductions and Trump Accounts
The American Institute of CPAs has formally asked the Treasury and IRS for detailed guidance on reporting requirements introduced by the H.R. 1 legislation. The request centers on Section 68’s limitation on itemized deductions for high‑income individuals, estates and trusts, and on...
By CPA Practice Advisor
News•Feb 26, 2026
ATSC Appoints Anil Bhardwaj Tech, Strategy Director For India
ATSC has named Indian broadcast veteran Anil Bhardwaj as its Technology & Strategy Director for India and Emerging Markets, reinforcing the group’s push for next‑generation standards. Bhardwaj will lead ATSC’s engagement with the Telecommunications Standards Development Society of India (TSDSI) and...
By TV Tech (TVTechnology)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Top Social Monitoring Tools Helping Brands Stay Ahead of Conversations
Brands risk missing fast‑moving conversations on TikTok, Reddit, and other platforms. Social media monitoring provides real‑time detection of mentions, spikes, and sentiment shifts, while listening analyzes longer‑term themes and analytics measures owned‑content performance. The article outlines how teams should define...
By Later Blog
News•Feb 26, 2026
CMB Seeks Nominations for 2026 Christian Radio Mentoring Class
Christian Music Broadcasters (CMB) is opening nominations for its 2026‑2027 Leadership Mentoring cohort, a seven‑month program limited to 18 participants. The initiative targets current and emerging leaders across Christian radio, including on‑air talent, fundraisers, marketers, and technical staff. Led by...
By Radio Ink
News•Feb 26, 2026
Block Swaps 4,000 Workers for AI
Block, the fintech firm behind Cash App, Square and Afterpay, announced a 40% workforce reduction, cutting roughly 4,000 jobs and shrinking headcount from 10,000 to just over 6,000. CEO Jack Dorsey said the move is driven by rapid advances in...
By Payments Dive
News•Feb 26, 2026
Private Equity’s Expanding Playbook: Accounting and Consulting Firms
Private equity firms are increasingly targeting the fragmented accounting and consulting sector, where tens of thousands of CPA practices present a ripe consolidation landscape. Investors aim to roll up these firms into national platforms that can leverage scale, technology, and...
By PE Hub Europe
News•Feb 26, 2026
Canada Should Brace for Tariffs No Matter What, US and Canadian Officials Say
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer warned that tariffs on Canada are here to stay, linking higher duties to reciprocal market access under the Trump administration’s “America‑first” agenda. Canada now faces a 10% ad valorem levy on non‑USMCA goods, 50% tariffs on...
By Sourcing Journal
News•Feb 26, 2026
The Future of Enablement Is Performance
Sales enablement has progressed from simple content delivery to readiness training and now to performance enablement, which concentrates on real‑time deal execution. Leading organizations use a unified platform that combines content, AI‑driven insights, and continuous outcome measurement to surface gaps...
By Highspot
News•Feb 26, 2026
Hanwha and Greece’s Onex Shipyards Partner to Expand U.S. Shipbuilding
South Korean conglomerate Hanwha Power Systems and Greece’s Onex Shipyards & Technologies signed a trilateral agreement, witnessed by U.S. officials, to develop LNG‑powered newbuildings and floating storage‑regasification units. Hanwha will supply critical equipment to Onex’s two Greek shipyards while sharing...
By The Maritime Executive
News•Feb 26, 2026
Lion's Group Technology Director to Leave
Lion’s group technology and digital transformation director Ram Kalyanasundaram will leave after nearly 15 years, passing the role to current digital and data chief Robb Simpson, who will now also oversee technology. The company said the change creates a single digital‑technology leader...
By iTnews (Australia) – Government
News•Feb 26, 2026
Pat McGrath Labs Still Looking for Buyers
Pat McGrath Labs has entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is being marketed to potential buyers by investment bank Gordian Group. The sale follows private‑equity firm GDA Luma’s recent acquisition of a controlling stake in the brand. Any transaction must settle over $60 million in debtor‑in‑possession...
By Dealbreaker
News•Feb 26, 2026
Emerging Opportunities in Venture Capital Ecosystem Analyzed in New Report
PitchBook’s new VC Emerging Opportunities report analyzes over 25,000 early‑stage firms across 12 technology verticals, combining machine‑learning exit predictions with macro indicators. Deal value rose 17.5% year‑over‑year while median pre‑money valuations jumped 28.8%, though first‑time financings fell 19%. SaaS leads...
By Crowdfund Insider
News•Feb 26, 2026
Join Us on March 5th: The Future of Intelligent Hiring with SmartRecruiters for SAP SuccessFactors
SAP and SmartRecruiters are hosting a live webinar on March 5 to showcase the SmartRecruiters for SAP SuccessFactors solution. The session will demonstrate how the integrated platform can elevate the hiring experience, speed up recruiting cycles, and tie each hire...
By HRTechFeed
News•Feb 26, 2026
Framing the Agentic Advertising Management Protocols (AAMP) Initiative
The IAB Tech Lab unveiled the Agentic Ad Management Protocols (AAMP), an umbrella initiative that consolidates its Agentic Real‑Time Framework, Agentic Audiences, and buyer‑seller SDKs. AAMP is organized around three pillars: a high‑performance execution plane (ARTF), open‑source agentic protocols, and...
By IAB Tech Lab
News•Feb 26, 2026
From ERP Go-Live to Continuous Optimization: A Post-Go-Live Framework by Techbot
Techbot unveiled a three‑phase post‑go‑live framework that moves ERP projects from initial stabilization to performance optimization and ongoing governance. The first 30‑90 days focus on system reliability, data integrity and rapid issue resolution to build user confidence. The second phase...
By ERP News
News•Feb 26, 2026
Why Segmentation Just Became the Top Database Priority for 2026
The 2026 Database Strategies & Contact Acquisition Benchmark Survey shows segmentation has vaulted to the top database priority, with 73% of marketers citing targeted segments as their primary focus. Unlike the 2024 era of retroactive measurement, firms now design databases...
By Demand Gen Report
News•Feb 26, 2026
Exclusive: Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan FHLB Bond Bill
Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D‑NV) and Todd Young (R‑IN) introduced the Municipal Investment and Neighborhood Transformation (MINT) Act, restoring a 2008 authority that lets Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) members issue tax‑exempt bonds for community‑development projects. The bill expands the...
By American Banker
News•Feb 26, 2026
Building a Multi-Generational Approach to Insurance Coverage
Insurers are confronting a widening gap between employee expectations and benefits delivery, as satisfaction with coverage fell to 61% in late 2025, down from 66% the year before. Younger workers demand fast, transparent digital interactions, while older staff prefer hands‑on,...
By Employee Benefit News
News•Feb 26, 2026
AWS Bedrock Vs. SageMaker: Choosing the Right GenAI Stack in 2026
By 2026 Amazon Bedrock has evolved into a serverless platform that delivers managed agents, built‑in Retrieval‑Augmented Generation and guardrails, while Amazon SageMaker remains the full‑stack workbench for custom model training, massive‑scale distributed jobs and hardware‑optimized inference. Bedrock now supports fine‑tuning...
By DZone – DevOps & CI/CD
News•Feb 26, 2026
To Jumpstart Centers of Influence Referrals, Think Outside the CPA
Financial advisors are urged to broaden referral networks beyond traditional CPAs and lawyers, embracing strategic alliances with diverse centers of influence. Mike Byrnes suggests using happy clients for warm introductions and targeting non‑traditional partners such as yacht dealers, realtors, clergy,...
By Financial Planning (Arizent)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Here’s What 15 Years of Lunches with Steve Jobs Taught One Apple Insider
Former Apple chief design officer Jony Ive reflected on his 15‑year partnership with Steve Jobs in a newly released letter. Ive describes Jobs as insatiably curious, encouraging debate, and avoiding micromanagement, framing their collaboration as a partnership that drove iconic...
By Entrepreneur
News•Feb 26, 2026
GAO Says Tax Pros Helped Shape IRS Response to ERC Issues
The Government Accountability Office reported that tax practitioners shaped the IRS's response to the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), prompting a two‑part voluntary disclosure program, an updated eligibility‑tool website, and new professional‑responsibility guidance. The IRS says it has closed nearly five...
By The Tax Adviser (AICPA & CIMA)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Culinary Creative Group Shakes Up Leadership Team
Culinary Creative Group announced a leadership overhaul, naming Richard Flaherty as CEO, Blake Edmunds as culinary director, and Lauren Barash as its first vice president of marketing. Flaherty, former CEO of Punch Bowl Social and Wagamama USA, will steer national...
By FSR Magazine
News•Feb 26, 2026
BlackSky’s Growth Contracts in 2025 for Second Year
BlackSky reported full‑year 2025 revenue of $106.6 million, a modest 4.4% increase year‑over‑year, marking a second consecutive slowdown after 8% growth in 2024 and 45% in 2023. The company’s net loss widened to $70.3 million, but its backlog jumped 32% to $345 million,...
By Via Satellite
News•Feb 26, 2026
Geneva, Switzerland: IATA Opens Nominations for 2026 Diversity & Inclusion Awards to Celebrate Equity and Leadership in Global Aviation
International Air Transport Association (IATA) has opened nominations for its 2026 Diversity & Inclusion Awards, which will honor individuals and airlines advancing equity in aviation. The program features three categories – Inspirational Role Model for senior female leaders, High Flyer...
By Travel And Tour World
News•Feb 26, 2026
Nexstar Expects Tegna Purchase To Close By End Of Q2
Nexstar Media Group expects its $2.5 billion acquisition of Tegna to close by the end of the second quarter, aligning with the anticipated surge in political advertising ahead of the 2026 election cycle. The company reported Q4 net revenue of $1.29 billion,...
By TVNewsCheck
News•Feb 26, 2026
Jonathan Allan to Exit Channel 4
Jonathan Allan, who has been with Channel 4 for 15 years, will step down as interim CEO ahead of the arrival of new chief executive Priya Dogra in March. Allan’s tenure included roles as chief commercial officer, chief operating officer, and interim...
By World Screen
News•Feb 26, 2026
LPs Highlight Red Flags Around Retail Capital Flowing Into Traditional PE
Retail investors are pouring unprecedented amounts of private wealth into traditional private‑equity funds, accelerating a shift that once belonged to institutional limited partners. This surge, driven by fintech platforms and low‑minimum‑investment products, has prompted seasoned LPs to flag potential red‑flags....
By Private Equity International
News•Feb 26, 2026
Austin OKs $1.4 Billion of Bonds for Airport Expansion
City Council approved up to $1.4 billion in revenue bonds to fund Austin‑Bergstrom International Airport’s expansion. The bond issuance includes a $1.05 billion Series B tranche subject to the alternative minimum tax and a $350 million non‑AMT Series A tranche, targeting roughly 75% of a...
By The Bond Buyer (municipal finance)
News•Feb 26, 2026
The Exit Interview: A Shared Fiction
The article argues that exit interviews have become a theatrical ritual where both departing employees and HR professionals recite rehearsed lines that mask the real reasons for turnover. It shows how employees soften criticism to protect references while HR sanitizes...
By HR Katha (India)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Butterfly Equity Changes Control After Partner Dispute
Butterfly Equity, a private‑equity manager with roughly $7 billion in assets under management, has undergone a control shift following an internal partner dispute. Co‑founder Adam Waglay has emerged as the sole decision‑maker, consolidating ownership previously shared among partners. The restructuring resolves...
By Buyouts Insider
News•Feb 26, 2026
How China Is Betting Cheap AI Will Get the World Hooked on Its Tech
China is accelerating a strategy to flood the market with low‑cost AI tools, aiming to make its platforms indispensable worldwide. ByteDance’s Seedance 2.0, a text‑to‑video generator, exemplifies this push, while Chinese labs have been accused of harvesting OpenAI‑Claude responses through...
By The Conversation – Business + Economy (US)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Nel ASA Stock Turns Positive After Weak Figures: Revenue Declines - Losses Widen - Order Intake Rises Significantly
Nel ASA posted a steep revenue decline in Q4 and the full‑year 2025, with Q4 revenue down 21% YoY to NOK 330 million and full‑year revenue falling 31% to NOK 963 million. Net losses widened dramatically, driven by a NOK 799 million impairment charge that pushed...
By Renewable Energy Industry
News•Feb 26, 2026
Puerto Rico Port Concessionaire Bond Outlook Lowered by S&P
S&P Global Ratings lowered the outlook on San Juan Cruise Port LLC's senior debt to negative, keeping the BBB‑minus rating but flagging heightened risk. The downgrade affects about $160.3 million of bonds issued by AFICA, which are not guaranteed by the...
By The Bond Buyer (municipal finance)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Debunking 7 Common Applicant Tracking System Myths
The article dismantles seven persistent myths surrounding applicant tracking systems, clarifying that AI supports rather than replaces human recruiters, and that ATS tools are valuable for organizations of any size. It explains that applications remain searchable, outreach can be personalized...
By Lever Blog
News•Feb 26, 2026
Pipeline Velocity: How to Measure and Improve It
Pipeline velocity measures how fast qualified opportunities turn into revenue, using the formula (Opportunities × Average Deal Size × Win Rate) ÷ Sales Cycle Length. The guide explains why traditional coverage ratios can mask slow‑moving pipelines and how velocity serves as a leading indicator...
By Outreach
News•Feb 26, 2026
Augmentum Fintech Accepts £186m Cash Takeover Offer
Augmentum Fintech has agreed to a £185.7 million cash takeover by Norwegian buyout firm Verdane, representing a 27 % premium at 111 pence per share. The board unanimously recommended the offer, targeting completion in the second quarter. Augmentum’s portfolio includes 27 fintechs such...
By Finextra
News•Feb 26, 2026
Podcast: ADP’s Usman Khan on How Big Companies Use Investment to Enhance Product Lines
In a recent podcast, Usman "Oz" Khan, senior vice president of ADP Ventures, explained how the unit operates as both an incubation lab and a venture‑investment arm to surface emerging workplace technologies. ADP Ventures runs recurring ideation cycles that align...
By HRTechFeed
News•Feb 26, 2026
OEMs Monitor Shifting Tariff Landscape
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Trump administration’s broad “reciprocal” tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, but Section 232 duties on medium‑ and heavy‑duty trucks and key components remain untouched. Within days, President Trump announced a new...
By Transport Topics – Technology
News•Feb 26, 2026
Money Wins Again, as Netflix Drops Its Warner Bros. Acquisition Dreams
Netflix has formally withdrawn its bid to acquire part of Warner Bros. Discovery after Paramount raised its offer to $31 per share, valuing the deal around $77 billion. Netflix’s own proposal, previously estimated at $72 billion, was deemed too costly, and the...
By The A.V. Club
News•Feb 26, 2026
2Life CEO To Retire, Leaving Behind A Legacy Of Senior Housing Advocacy
Amy Schectman announced her retirement as CEO of 2Life Communities, ending a 16‑year tenure that saw the nonprofit double its senior‑housing portfolio and secure $130 million in tax‑exempt bonds for affordable projects. Under her leadership, senior‑housing transaction volume rose 30% year‑over‑year...
By Bisnow
News•Feb 26, 2026
To Deliver Speed to Exporters Customs Rules Must Be Recast: Revenue Secretary Arvind Shrivastava
Revenue Secretary Arvind Shrivastava urged a fundamental recasting of India’s customs rules to deliver speed and certainty for exporters. He highlighted that expanding trade volumes, deeper global value‑chain integration, and a booming digital commerce ecosystem demand more efficient, transparent procedures....
By The Economic Times (India) – Economy
News•Feb 26, 2026
New Income Tax Regime: Monthly TDS Returns, HRA Tax Rule Recast on Wish List
The Indian government is preparing to shift Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) filing from a quarterly to a monthly cadence as part of the new income‑tax regime slated for April 1. A parallel proposal seeks to overhaul house‑rent allowance (HRA) exemptions,...
By The Economic Times (India) – Economy