Conduent Breach Surges to Over 25M, Could Be Largest in US History
The cyberattack on government services firm Conduent, first disclosed in January 2025, has swelled to affect more than 25 million Americans, making it potentially the largest U.S. data breach on record. Texas alone accounts for 15.4 million impacted residents, while other states report millions more. Conduent has pledged to complete consumer notifications by mid‑April and asserts no evidence of data appearing on the dark web. The company now faces consolidated lawsuits and a $25 million non‑recurring charge, with $8 million still pending.
Army Tackling Its ‘Achilles Heel’ of IT Modernization
U.S. Army CIO Leo Garciga announced a rapid purge of legacy business applications, shutting down 100 systems in the past two quarters and cutting the total from roughly 800 to under 300. The consolidation focuses on enterprise‑wide platforms, low‑code/no‑code tools,...
5 Ways Google Cloud Partners Are Driving the Next Phase of Enterprise AI
Google Cloud’s partner ecosystem is moving enterprise AI from isolated pilots to production‑grade, agent‑driven solutions. Partners such as CDW, Perficient, KPMG, Tredence and Datatonic are embedding generative AI and modular platforms into core business processes while maintaining governance. The shift...
600+ FortiGate Devices Hacked by AI-Armed Amateur
A financially motivated, Russian‑speaking threat actor used generative AI services to compromise more than 600 Fortinet FortiGate firewalls worldwide between January and February. The campaign avoided exploiting software vulnerabilities, instead leveraging exposed management ports and reused credentials with single‑factor authentication,...
AI Governance and Cybersecurity Frameworks at Virtual Summit
I'm excited to be speaking today at the Virtual AI Summit on the cybersecurity implications of AI! I'll be talking about practical frameworks for AI deployment and oversight. If AI is on your roadmap, governance join me there today: https://buff.ly/6C9RTgu
CIOs Won’t Replace Core Enterprise Apps with AI
Not one CIO we are talking to is vibe coding a replacement to $NOW or $SAP or $ORCL or other critical business apps. It simply isn’t happening and it won’t. 👀 This doesn’t mean AI isn’t disrupting some software, but this...
Forescout Partners with E-ISAC to Bring Threat Intelligence and Research to North American Utilities
Forescout Technologies has become a vendor affiliate of the North American Electricity Information Sharing and Analysis Center (E‑ISAC), extending its threat‑intelligence sharing to U.S. utilities and grid operators. Through its Vedere Labs research unit, the company will feed cyber and...
Checklist to Safely Deploy AI Agents Without Hallucinations
RT How do you really know when an AI agent is ready for production and not about to hallucinate, overshare data, or torch your UX? I lay out a practical release checklist. #AI #DevOps @Star_CIO https://t.co/1tg10UmJNv
Why Real Estate Is Entering a Year of Cleanup, Clarity, and Course Correction in ERP
2026 is shaping up as a reset year for ERP in real‑estate firms after a period of hesitation and postponed projects. Accumulated technical debt and over‑customized legacy systems have created a gap between capability and business needs. Companies are now...
Only 5% of CIOs Escape AI Pilot Purgatory
Pilot purgatory is where AI ROI goes to die. 💀 Break the cycle. Learn what the 5% of successful CIOs are doing differently in 2026. Full episode: https://t.co/dJs86sTyRD #CXOtalk #AIValue #CIO https://t.co/n8dG53BcbS
US Healthcare Diagnostic Firm Says 140,000 Affected by Data Breach
Healthcare diagnostics firm Vikor Scientific, now operating as Vanta Diagnostics, disclosed a data breach affecting nearly 140,000 individuals. The breach was traced to Catalyst RCM, a revenue-cycle‑management vendor, whose compromised credentials allowed the Everest ransomware group to exfiltrate roughly 12 GB...
ERP App Marketplace Launched for Acumatica Customizations
Technology Leader Co and AcuPower have launched ERP App Marketplace, a joint venture that packages Acumatica customizations into reusable, embedded applications. The new marketplace debuts with a suite of modules built on AcuPower’s legacy IP, enabling partners to select proven...
Liminal Expands To MSPs With Secure, Multi-Model AI Platform
Liminal, previously focused on enterprise customers, is extending its secure, multi‑model AI platform to managed service providers (MSPs) targeting small‑ and medium‑size businesses (SMBs). The platform consolidates access to leading large language models—including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and Perplexity—while sanitizing sensitive...
Building a Financial Backbone for Mixed-Application Enterprises with Unit4
Unit4’s Financials by Coda introduces a single, multidimensional financial modeling structure that consolidates entities, currencies, accounting standards, and tax regimes into one global ledger. The platform extends this core through cloud deployment and a low‑code Extension Kit, enabling seamless integration...
When Systems Recognize Capability But Governance Delays Authorization: A Structural Gap in Modern Institutions
Modern institutions deploy real‑time detection systems that instantly flag eligibility, compliance, and risk, yet legacy governance frameworks still rely on slow, manual authorization processes. This recognition‑authorization gap creates operational drag, underutilizes talent, and erodes trust across public and private sectors....
Institutional Familiarity & Product-Specific Knowledge Keys for Health Systems Selecting Managed IT Services Partners, KLAS Finds
A February 2026 KLAS Research analysis of 19 health‑system IT outsourcing decisions found pre‑existing vendor relationships to be the top driver of managed‑IT services selection, eclipsing cost, expertise and credibility. The study identified five firms—CereCore, HCTec, Nordic, Impact Advisors and CTG—as...
Home Affairs to Move All Visa Processing Online
South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs will close all visa desks abroad, routing every application through its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) platform. The rollout, slated for completion by 2029, will extend from tourist visas to study, work and other categories,...
UK Government-Backed Cyber Security Programme Alumni Raise £47.4m in Follow-On Investment
Innovate UK’s Cyber Security Academic Startup Accelerator (CyberASAP) alumni have attracted £47.4 million in post‑programme funding over the past nine years, with private capital accounting for 68% of that amount. The accelerator, funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology,...
Attackers Exploit Ivanti EPMM Zero-Days to Seize Control of MDM Servers
Attackers are actively exploiting two critical Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) zero‑days (CVE‑2026‑1281 and CVE‑2026‑1340) that allow unauthenticated remote code execution. More than 4,400 EPMM instances are exposed on the public internet, giving threat actors full control of enterprise mobile...
AI ROI Proven, Yet CIOs Lag Behind
The AI ROI is Real, But Are CIOs Ready? Insights from Lenovo’s 2026 Playbook by @Timothy_Hughes https://t.co/EMAEj0YnH9 @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #artificalintelligence #ArtificialInteligence #Technology #Innovation #Tech #TechNews #Leadership #Cloud #CloudComputing #SaaS
Smart Technology for Safer Schools
South Africa's Department of Basic Education and police have launched a five‑year Safe Schools Protocol, prompting schools to adopt smart card platforms for daily access control. Modern NFC‑enabled cards combine identity verification, time‑based rules, biometrics, and cashless payment functions, creating...
The Hidden Security Cost of Treating Labs Like Data Centers
In a Help Net Security interview, Rich Kellen, VP‑CISO of IFF, warns that treating operational technology (OT) labs like conventional IT data centers creates hidden security risks that can corrupt scientific results and endanger safety. He explains that OT environments...
Question S/4HANA Vendor Push: Assess Real Benefits
Software vendors push for company-wide S/4HANA implementations for their benefit. Be objective: does it truly benefit you and is it the right solution? Critical assessment is key. #SAP #TechStrategy https://t.co/N21GhWHIIA
Infrastructure Solutions See Data#3 Record Solid Growth for FY26’s First Half
Data#3 reported solid FY26 first‑half growth, driven primarily by its infrastructure solutions business. Statutory revenue rose 8.1% to $423.1 million, with infrastructure revenue jumping 20.6% to $253.1 million. Gross sales increased 9.2% to $1.5 billion, outpacing the Australian IT market, while software profit...
SAP Customers Split on RISE: SAP Cloud vs Hyperscalers
Many SAP customers are still deciding on their RISE strategy. Polls show uncertainty around using SAP infrastructure vs. other hyperscalers like AWS or Azure for the long term. #SAP #CloudStrategy #DigitalTransformation https://t.co/vyQ5nfrmU4
Mississippi Healthcare System Shuts Down Clinics After Ransomware Attack
The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) suffered a ransomware attack on February 19 that crippled its Epic EHR, IT network, and phone systems, forcing the shutdown of nearly 30 clinics and a shift to paper‑based documentation. Vice Chancellor LouAnn...
QLD Building Commission Moves IT Under Operations
The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) has reorganised its digital and information division under a newly appointed chief operating officer, Amanda Pafumi, replacing the former CDIO role with a general manager, digital and information. This shift integrates technology functions into...
Privacy Is a Year‑round Leadership Responsibility, Not a Weekly Event
RT Data Privacy Week is over. Lawsuits, breaches, and AI experiments don't pause the other 51 weeks of the year. Privacy is now a leadership accountability issue, not a back office task. #CIO #CMO #CISO #DataPrivacy @Star_CIO https://t.co/Naq82FuMWZ
Cloudflare’s Markdown for Agents Automatically Make Websites Agent-Ready
Cloudflare introduced “Markdown for Agents,” an edge service that converts HTML pages to Markdown when an AI agent requests them via an Accept: text/markdown header. The conversion can slash token consumption by up to 80%, turning a 16,180‑token HTML page...
Choose Who Owns Your S/4HANA Infrastructure and Risk
Migrating to S/4HANA involves strategic leadership, not just tech. The choice is yours: SAP-hosted or hyperscaler (AWS/Azure). Consider who truly owns your infrastructure, controls pricing, and shoulders responsibility for outages. #SAP #CloudMigration #BusinessStrategy https://t.co/9EpChYU9Cg
Data-First Telecom Management: From Blind Spot to Value Driver
Enterprises are still paying for legacy telecom services that are unused, creating hidden cost leaks. A data‑first approach—digitizing invoices, consolidating contracts, and applying AI/ML analytics—provides clear visibility into service usage and pricing. Companies that adopt this model can shift telecom...
SAP Success Demands Business Leadership, Not IT Control
Implementation challenges haven't changed. The biggest reasons for failure in SAP projects today are the same as 20 years ago: projects driven by IT, not business. True success hinges on business leadership. #SAP #Implementation #Business https://t.co/hhJEtxwIUe
Lead Your Team to AI Literacy with This Guide
Weekend reading for this Saturday >How to Develop AI Literacy in Your Organization? A Useful Leadership Guide https://t.co/aiB5P99ido #AI
Hitting Stride with AppOS, AI and Low-Code Automation at ZohoDay 2026
Zoho celebrated its 30th anniversary at ZohoDay 2026 by unveiling AppOS, a new reliability layer that unifies its low‑code tools, AI agents and over 50 business applications. The platform aims to curb fragmentation caused by generative AI and coding agents...
S/4HANA Performance Woes Stem From Data, Not Infrastructure
SAP claims S/4HANA runs best on their infrastructure, but performance issues are rarely infrastructure-related. The real culprits are usually data volume, software configuration, or customizations. #SAP #ITInfrastructure #Performance https://t.co/l4zImu7UXw
Things Are Getting Wild: Re-Tool Everything for Speed
The author warns that AI is reshaping cybersecurity, creating a tidal wave of new software‑generated vulnerabilities while simultaneously giving attackers tools to industrialize exploits. Simultaneously, AI‑generated content erodes trust, making authenticity a critical challenge. Enterprises must build a robust agentic...
Optimizing GRC Platform
Optimizing a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platform requires a holistic strategy that blends integration, user‑centric design, automation, and continuous improvement. Organizations should start with a thorough current‑state assessment and stakeholder feedback to pinpoint gaps. Seamless API‑driven connectivity, centralized data...
ECI Expands Alliance with FormedAI to Deliver AI-Powered AP Automation for E-Automate Cloud Users
ECI Software Solutions has broadened its partnership with FormedAI to embed AI‑driven accounts payable automation into the e‑automate Cloud platform for North American dealers. The integration brings the same data‑capture and invoice‑processing engine that served self‑hosted users to cloud deployments,...
Can Microsoft Teams Chat Be Monitored?
Microsoft Teams chat can be monitored using native Microsoft 365 compliance features and third‑party solutions. Monitoring requires an E5 license or an E3 plan with the E5 Compliance add‑on, after which admins enable communication‑compliance, assign roles, and create policies. Tools such...
From Missile Room to Boardroom: Managing Critical Infrastructure
"Navigating the High-Stakes World of Critical Infrastructure & Asset Management with Quarterbac" From missile room to board room: getting to know Dave Robinson, CEO/Foudner of Quarterbac. Get the inside scoop from this inspiring thought leader interview: https://t.co/bP6BdAH637
RISE Isn’t the only Safe S/4HANA Path
SAP marketing pitches RISE as the safest S/4HANA path, but IT teams might disagree. This isn't a technical choice, it's a business one. Let's cut through the marketing and find the right S/4HANA migration strategy for YOUR business. #SAP #S4HANA...
5 Things To Know On Anthropic’s Claude Code Security
Anthropic announced that its Claude Code platform will now include Claude Code Security, an AI‑driven vulnerability‑scanning feature that reads and reasons about code like a human researcher. The tool, launched in a limited research preview, aims to uncover complex issues...
Consensus Overload Slows Digital Transformation Decisions
Slow decision-making is the primary reason digital transformation initiatives stall. Delays happen when assumptions of quick decisions don't match reality, often a symptom of excessive consensus-based leadership. #DecisionMaking #DigitalTransformation #Leadership https://t.co/3e5ADMz5P3
Convenient Microsoft Ecosystem Risks Future Vendor Lock‑in
Using Microsoft's ecosystem for technology needs offers convenience and a one-stop shop. However, it creates vendor lock-in, making it challenging to switch platforms later if needed. #TechChoices #VendorLockIn https://t.co/cE6jSipywj
Check Point Software Earns Leader & Fast Mover Position in GigaOm Radar for Cloud Network Security
Check Point Software has been named a Leader and Fast Mover in the GigaOm Radar for Cloud Network Security 2025, marking its third consecutive year at the top. GigaOm highlighted the company’s prevention‑first Infinity architecture, unified cloud security platform, and...
Align IT and Operations to Unlock ERP Success
Internal IT loves single ERPs for ease & scalability. But operations need flexibility for their unique 'secret sauce'. This conflict stalls projects. Alignment is key for success. #ERP #BusinessStrategy https://t.co/clOwOVSiuS
Balance AI KPIs and Vision for True Literacy
What is AI literacy? "AI literacy requires a dual focus on AI. What KPIs should teams experimenting with AI focus on that deliver ROI, and whats the longer-term AI vision?" #AI #CHRO #CIO https://t.co/aiB5P99ido
KPMG Named SAP Global Strategic Service Partner
KPMG has been elevated to SAP’s Global Strategic Service Partner tier, positioning its cloud‑native Velocity platform as a core delivery engine for large‑scale ERP transformations. The partnership emphasizes modular accelerators and an AI‑first approach that streamline design, configuration, and testing...
Data Readiness Causes 42% of AI Project Failures
42% of enterprise AI projects fail. The culprit? Data readiness (or lack thereof) @PureStorage @PureStorageUK #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology #Tech #TechNews https://t.co/fgDiy1Ew0X
Canadian Utility Hydro-Québec Proposes Electricity Tariff for Data Centers
Hydro‑Québec has filed a proposal to charge large data centers 13 CAD cents per kilowatt‑hour, roughly twice the existing high‑power rate. The tariff would apply to facilities over 5 MW and take effect in the second half of 2026, with a five‑year...