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ServiceNow pivots to AI‑driven security and governance

At Knowledge 2026, ServiceNow rebranded from a workflow platform to the governance and action layer for enterprise AI agents, identities and connected assets. It launched Autonomous Security and Risk, merging Armis asset intelligence with Veza identity governance, and expanded its AI Control Tower with real‑time enforcement, cost tracking and NIST‑aligned risk frameworks.

Enterprise AI Fails at Scale—Latency Is the Deal‑Breaker
SocialMar 18, 2026

Enterprise AI Fails at Scale—Latency Is the Deal‑Breaker

Here's a stat that should make every enterprise leader uncomfortable: only 16% of agentic AI initiatives actually scale. That's IBM's number. McKinsey puts it at 10%. We call it the great AI divide … and the larger the enterprise, the...

By Latane Conant
Cursor AI Offers Reusable Security Templates, Sparks Trust Debate
SocialMar 18, 2026

Cursor AI Offers Reusable Security Templates, Sparks Trust Debate

A new release from @cursor_ai turns its internal security agents into reusable templates teams can deploy themselves. For developers, that could mean continuous security checks — but it raises questions about trusting AI to review code. 🔗Story here: https://t.co/yp2DZC9LrL https://t.co/ugKk1HaKki

By Paul Sawers
‘75M Salesforce Records Exposed’ in Loblaw Breach: Hacker’s Deadline Approaches
BlogMar 18, 2026

‘75M Salesforce Records Exposed’ in Loblaw Breach: Hacker’s Deadline Approaches

Canada's largest grocer, Loblaw, disclosed a data breach affecting an estimated 75.1 million Salesforce records, 19.3 million Oracle IDCS identities, and additional datasets. The breach, discovered on a non‑critical network segment, exposed names, phone numbers and email addresses but no...

By Salesforce Ben
Prioritize End‑to‑End Process Redesign Over Quick Automation
SocialMar 18, 2026

Prioritize End‑to‑End Process Redesign Over Quick Automation

Rushing S/4HANA implementation? Automating old processes speeds things up now but costs more long-term. Focus on end-to-end process improvement for real benefits, not just faster old ways. #S4HANA #SAP #DigitalTransformation https://t.co/ivIup3tf3s

By Eric Kimberling
Adaptiva Introduces Aida, an Enterprise-Safe AI Advisor for Autonomous Endpoint Management
NewsMar 18, 2026

Adaptiva Introduces Aida, an Enterprise-Safe AI Advisor for Autonomous Endpoint Management

Adaptiva unveiled Aida, an enterprise‑safe AI advisor that lets IT and security teams query endpoint data in plain English and receive instant dashboards, charts, and risk insights. Designed for environments with hundreds of thousands of devices, Aida leverages Adaptiva’s autonomous...

By MarTech Series
Salesforce Summer ‘26 Release Date + Preview Information
BlogMar 18, 2026

Salesforce Summer ‘26 Release Date + Preview Information

Salesforce’s Summer ’26 release is slated for three weekend windows—May 9, June 5 and June 12, 2026—depending on each instance. Administrators must verify their instance’s exact upgrade date via the Salesforce Trust site and run functional tests beforehand. Sandbox upgrades,...

By Salesforce Ben
Interpack 26: COPA-DATA Presents Automation Software for Transformation
NewsMar 18, 2026

Interpack 26: COPA-DATA Presents Automation Software for Transformation

COPA‑DATA will showcase its zenon automation platform at interpack 26 in Düsseldorf from May 7‑13, 2026, highlighting smart manufacturing solutions for the packaging sector. The no‑code/low‑code system supports standards such as MTP, PackML and OMAC, enabling flexible, data‑driven production. Live...

By Manufacturing Tomorrow
Future-Proof Your AP with Precoro | E-Invoicing Made Effortless
NewsMar 18, 2026

Future-Proof Your AP with Precoro | E-Invoicing Made Effortless

Governments worldwide are mandating e‑invoicing, forcing companies to replace PDF‑based invoice workflows. Precoro responded by embedding native e‑invoicing into its AP platform, automatically ingesting XML, UBL, CFDI and other formats. The system extracts data with near‑perfect accuracy, matches invoices to...

By Precoro Blog
Polygraf AI Launches Desktop Overlay for Real-Time AI Behavior Control in Enterprise Operations
NewsMar 18, 2026

Polygraf AI Launches Desktop Overlay for Real-Time AI Behavior Control in Enterprise Operations

Polygraf AI unveiled Desktop Overlay, a real‑time compliance assistant that monitors user input at the desktop level. The edge‑deployed overlay flags sensitive information within 100 ms using on‑premise small language models, requiring only modest CPU and memory resources. Pilot results showed...

By Help Net Security
AI Startup Challenges Workday, Oracle, SAP for Manufacturers
SocialMar 18, 2026

AI Startup Challenges Workday, Oracle, SAP for Manufacturers

Podcast Ep265: AI Startup Gunning For Workday, Oracle, & SAP, Industry 4.0: Manufacturers Must Know https://t.co/1IoZ2tG6Ov

By Eric Kimberling
Enterprise AI Agents Keep Operating From Different Versions of Reality — Microsoft Says Fabric IQ Is the Fix
NewsMar 18, 2026

Enterprise AI Agents Keep Operating From Different Versions of Reality — Microsoft Says Fabric IQ Is the Fix

Microsoft announced a major upgrade to its Fabric IQ semantic layer, making the business ontology accessible via the Machine‑Controlled Protocol (MCP) to any AI agent, regardless of vendor. The update also adds enterprise planning capabilities and introduces a Database Hub...

By VentureBeat
Rewst Launches RoboRewsty AI Workflow Builder, Making Automation Easier for MSP Teams to Build and Manage
NewsMar 18, 2026

Rewst Launches RoboRewsty AI Workflow Builder, Making Automation Easier for MSP Teams to Build and Manage

Rewst introduced the RoboRewsty AI Workflow Builder, letting managed service providers (MSPs) craft and edit automation workflows through natural‑language conversation inside the Rewst platform. The AI generates fully configured, ready‑to‑run automations—including triggers, tasks, and code—in minutes, cutting manual build steps....

By AiThority » Sales Enablement
Extract Invoice Management From S/4HANA to Preserve Core Momentum
SocialMar 18, 2026

Extract Invoice Management From S/4HANA to Preserve Core Momentum

I’ve seen ERP transformations lose momentum as the core gets reshaped by daily demands during S/4HANA migrations. The core matters. Pulling Invoice Lifecycle Management out of S/4HANA reduces complexity and keeps progress. More: https://t.co/JsoiJExgur @Basware Partner #ad https://t.co/ljUNFxuIQF

By Antonio Grasso
Treat ERP Vendor Negotiations as Collaboration, Not Competition
SocialMar 18, 2026

Treat ERP Vendor Negotiations as Collaboration, Not Competition

Navigating software vendor contracts for ERP selection can be daunting. Approach negotiations with your vendor as a collaboration, not just a competition. The goal is to leverage their technology while ensuring your priorities and needs are met. #ERP #VendorManagement #Business...

By Eric Kimberling
Supplier Management as a Continuous Signal
NewsMar 18, 2026

Supplier Management as a Continuous Signal

The article argues that traditional supplier management—treating suppliers as static records after onboarding—fails in modern procure-to-pay (P2P) environments with thousands of suppliers and dynamic risk profiles. It advocates a continuous‑signal approach where supplier data is constantly enriched by transactional evidence...

By Spend Matters
Trustero AI Reimagines Compliance Evidence Management with Unified, Multi-Agent System
NewsMar 18, 2026

Trustero AI Reimagines Compliance Evidence Management with Unified, Multi-Agent System

Trustero AI has relaunched its Evidence Management platform as a unified, multi‑agent system that automates evidence collection, centralizes storage, and adds AI‑driven analysis. The solution pulls data from sources such as AWS, Jira, SharePoint and Google Drive, then uses machine...

By AiThority » Sales Enablement
Agriculture ERP Market Projected for Double-Digit Growth
NewsMar 18, 2026

Agriculture ERP Market Projected for Double-Digit Growth

Research projects double‑digit growth for the agriculture ERP market, with a 12‑13% CAGR through 2033, lifting it from a low‑single‑digit billion‑dollar base to well above that threshold globally. The surge is driven by precision agriculture, tighter regulatory traceability, labor constraints...

By ERP Today
SA Is Off the FATF Grey List – Now It’s Time to Modernise Compliance
NewsMar 18, 2026

SA Is Off the FATF Grey List – Now It’s Time to Modernise Compliance

South Africa exited the Financial Action Task Force grey list in October 2025 after completing a 22‑point AML/CFT action plan. The removal lifts cross‑border restrictions and restores investor confidence, giving local banks a chance to expand. Analysts argue that compliance...

By TechCentral (South Africa)
Govern AI in ERP: Essential First Step Companies Overlook
SocialMar 18, 2026

Govern AI in ERP: Essential First Step Companies Overlook

Governing AI agents in your ERP is a critical first step many companies miss. It requires active process management, defining future workflows, and preparing your teams through training and updated job roles. #AIGovernance #BusinessStrategy https://t.co/DbSSUBP8Il

By Eric Kimberling
UiPath and Deloitte Launch Agentic ERP Platform Blending AI Agents and RPA
NewsMar 18, 2026

UiPath and Deloitte Launch Agentic ERP Platform Blending AI Agents and RPA

UiPath and Deloitte announced today, via a joint press release, the launch of an Agentic ERP platform that integrates autonomous AI agents with traditional RPA bots across ERP workflows. The solution, built on UiPath Maestro and featuring the UiPath AI...

By Pulse
Accenture‑Databricks Alliance Aims to Scale Enterprise AI Agents Across Global Enterprises
NewsMar 18, 2026

Accenture‑Databricks Alliance Aims to Scale Enterprise AI Agents Across Global Enterprises

Accenture and Databricks announced a strategic expansion of their partnership, unveiling the Accenture Databricks Business Group to accelerate AI application and agent deployment for enterprises worldwide. The joint effort, announced from New York and San Francisco 11 hours ago, bundles...

By Pulse
Cisco and NVIDIA Launch Secure AI Factory to Accelerate Enterprise Edge AI
NewsMar 18, 2026

Cisco and NVIDIA Launch Secure AI Factory to Accelerate Enterprise Edge AI

Cisco Systems and NVIDIA announced today a joint Secure AI Factory that lets enterprises move AI models from data‑center pilots to production across cloud, edge and sovereign environments. The framework, unveiled in a joint press event, integrates Cisco’s UCS, Nexus...

By Pulse
Alibaba Cloud Unveils AI Platform to Capture China’s Booming Enterprise Agent Market
NewsMar 18, 2026

Alibaba Cloud Unveils AI Platform to Capture China’s Booming Enterprise Agent Market

Alibaba Cloud, the cloud arm of Alibaba Group, launched a new AI platform for Chinese enterprises on March 18, 2024, as the domestic market for AI agents experiences rapid expansion. The service, built on Alibaba’s Tongyi Qianwen large‑language model, offers...

By Pulse
IBM Completes Confluent Acquisition, Embedding Real‑Time Data in Enterprise AI
NewsMar 18, 2026

IBM Completes Confluent Acquisition, Embedding Real‑Time Data in Enterprise AI

On March 18, 2026, IBM announced the completion of its acquisition of Confluent, a leading data‑streaming platform, signaling a strategic move to make real‑time data the core of its enterprise AI and agent offerings.

By Pulse
Cloud Storage Security Best Practices
NewsMar 18, 2026

Cloud Storage Security Best Practices

The article outlines best‑practice controls for securing cloud storage, emphasizing enterprise‑wide identity governance, centralized telemetry, and hardened backup domains. It recommends federated authentication, automated credential rotation, and least‑privilege role mapping across providers. It also advises consolidating logs into SIEM/XDR platforms,...

By TechTarget SearchERP
AI Agent & Copilot Summit 2026: Microsoft Predicts Agent-Operated Orgs as Partners Preach User Adoption
BlogMar 18, 2026

AI Agent & Copilot Summit 2026: Microsoft Predicts Agent-Operated Orgs as Partners Preach User Adoption

At the AI Agent & Copilot Summit 2026 Microsoft unveiled Agent365, refreshed M365 Copilot capabilities, and previewed Work IQ. James Oleinik emphasized a shift from user‑driven interfaces to AI agents that autonomously navigate systems and complete tasks. Copilot will serve as...

By MSDynamicsWorld
Salesforce Partners Double Down on ROI as ‘Agentic Enterprise’ Push Accelerates
NewsMar 17, 2026

Salesforce Partners Double Down on ROI as ‘Agentic Enterprise’ Push Accelerates

Salesforce’s Australian‑New Zealand partner network is pivoting toward quantifiable return‑on‑investment as AI‑driven "agentic enterprise" initiatives gain momentum. Executives from OSF Digital and Xenai Digital highlighted enterprise demand for clear business outcomes, while Salesforce reports that 70% of Agentforce AI deployments...

By ARN (Australia)
Trader Fined $1.1M on Testing, Software Snafus
BlogMar 17, 2026

Trader Fined $1.1M on Testing, Software Snafus

TradeStation agreed to pay $1.1 million to OFAC after its sanctions‑screening tools were unintentionally disabled for nearly a year, allowing users in Iran, Syria and Crimea to execute 481 improper trades worth $4.4 million. The firm’s primary geo‑blocking firewall and a mobile‑platform...

By Radical Compliance
SAP Launches New AI, Integrated Travel and Expense Enhancements
NewsMar 17, 2026

SAP Launches New AI, Integrated Travel and Expense Enhancements

SAP Concur is embedding its Joule AI assistant into Microsoft 365 Copilot, letting employees create expense reports, book travel and query policies without leaving familiar apps. Two new Joule agents – Expense Automation and Expense Pre‑Submit Audit – automate report...

By CPA Practice Advisor
CBA Builds Two AI Agents to Boost Cyber Defences
NewsMar 17, 2026

CBA Builds Two AI Agents to Boost Cyber Defences

Commonwealth Bank of Australia has deployed two custom AI agents to augment its cyber‑defence operations. The threat‑hunt agent automates up to 70% of routine investigations, shrinking a multi‑day analysis to roughly 30 minutes and even launching hunts overnight. A second...

By iTnews (Australia) – Government
PROPTECH-X : AscendixRE for Land Brokers: A Purpose-Built CRM for a Complex Asset Class
BlogMar 17, 2026

PROPTECH-X : AscendixRE for Land Brokers: A Purpose-Built CRM for a Complex Asset Class

Ascendix Technologies has launched AscendixRE for Land Brokers, a Salesforce‑based CRM engineered specifically for the land‑brokerage segment. The platform centralizes parcel, owner, buyer, and transaction data, delivering a 360‑degree view that replaces spreadsheets and siloed tools. Integrated prospecting, geo‑search, pipeline...

By Proptech-X
SAPinsider Las Vegas Q&A with David Robinson: Why SAP Customers Need Faster, Smaller, More Continuous Transformation
NewsMar 17, 2026

SAPinsider Las Vegas Q&A with David Robinson: Why SAP Customers Need Faster, Smaller, More Continuous Transformation

David Robinson, SAP North America President, urged customers to replace monolithic ERP migrations with continuous, incremental transformation powered by AI‑assisted toolchains. He emphasized separating core processes from differentiating extensions to reduce technical debt and lower the total cost of innovation....

By ERP Today
Optimum Selected as ERP Training Partner for Asahi’s Multi-Country SAP S/4HANA Transformation
NewsMar 17, 2026

Optimum Selected as ERP Training Partner for Asahi’s Multi-Country SAP S/4HANA Transformation

Optimum has been chosen by Asahi Europe & International to lead user training for its multi‑year SAP S/4HANA migration, dubbed Project Odyssey. The initiative will replace SAP ECC with a standardized S/4HANA template across ten European markets, rolling out through...

By ERP News
Vulnerability Exploitability eXchange: Smarter Patching for State and Local IT Teams
NewsMar 17, 2026

Vulnerability Exploitability eXchange: Smarter Patching for State and Local IT Teams

The Vulnerability Exploitability eXchange (VEX) is a machine‑readable format that lets software vendors declare whether a CVE actually affects a product. By delivering exploitability data—affected, not affected, fixed, or under investigation—VEX enables state and local government IT teams to filter...

By StateTech Magazine
Six G2 Badges Showcase How SAP LeanIX Supports Real EAs
BlogMar 17, 2026

Six G2 Badges Showcase How SAP LeanIX Supports Real EAs

G2’s Spring 2026 Grid® Report has again highlighted SAP LeanIX as a leader across six key categories. The vendor earned six distinct badges, ranging from usability to market presence, confirming its strong performance in the enterprise architecture (EA) space. The...

By EA Voices
Salesforce Teams with NVIDIA to Bring AI Agents Into the Flow of Work
NewsMar 17, 2026

Salesforce Teams with NVIDIA to Bring AI Agents Into the Flow of Work

Salesforce and NVIDIA have announced a partnership to embed AI agents directly into everyday workflows. The collaboration leverages Salesforce's Agentforce platform and Slack alongside NVIDIA's Nemotron 3 Nano model, which features a 1 million‑token context window for deep reasoning. Organizations can run these...

By destinationCRM (CRM Magazine)
LivePerson Partners with Coral Active to Launch LivePerson Sync
NewsMar 17, 2026

LivePerson Partners with Coral Active to Launch LivePerson Sync

LivePerson announced LivePerson Sync, a real‑time integration platform developed with Coral Active. The solution links the Conversational Cloud to major CRMs such as Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics and ServiceNow, delivering customer data directly within the agent workspace. Sync supports four deployment...

By destinationCRM (CRM Magazine)
Datadobi Announces Early Access Program for Data Access Review
BlogMar 17, 2026

Datadobi Announces Early Access Program for Data Access Review

Datadobi has launched an Early Access Program for Data Access Review, a new permissions‑intelligence capability for its StorageMAP platform. The feature adds visibility into who can access unstructured data, helping organizations spot excessive, outdated, or inappropriate rights. Selected current StorageMAP...

By The Manufacturing Connection
Global Trade Management Is Becoming a Control System
NewsMar 17, 2026

Global Trade Management Is Becoming a Control System

Global Trade Management (GTM) platforms are evolving from pure compliance tools into a comprehensive control layer for cross‑border operations. Rising trade complexity and fragmented legacy systems are prompting organizations to adopt integrated GTM solutions that combine customs automation, shipment visibility,...

By Logistics Viewpoints
AppZen Completes Workday Integration for AI-Powered Expense Audit
NewsMar 17, 2026

AppZen Completes Workday Integration for AI-Powered Expense Audit

AppZen has completed a Workday Design Approved Integration, adding its AI‑driven Expense Audit app to the Workday Marketplace. The integration creates a bi‑directional, near‑real‑time link between Workday Expenses and AppZen’s Mastermind AI platform, enabling autonomous compliance checks and fraud detection....

By CPA Practice Advisor
What Is Salesforce Connect? [Powerful Tool for Data Integration]
BlogMar 17, 2026

What Is Salesforce Connect? [Powerful Tool for Data Integration]

Salesforce Connect enables real‑time access to external data by mapping external tables to virtual Salesforce objects, eliminating the need for data replication. It supports OData, cross‑org, and custom Apex adapters, allowing seamless integration with ERP systems, databases, SharePoint, and other...

By Salesforce FAQs
Workday Rolls Out Sana, Its Conversational AI Gateway to Enterprise Work
NewsMar 17, 2026

Workday Rolls Out Sana, Its Conversational AI Gateway to Enterprise Work

Workday announced the general availability of Sana, an AI‑powered conversational interface that replaces traditional menus for its HR and finance applications. The launch includes three components: Sana for Workday, the Self‑Service Agent that automates routine queries and complex workflows, and...

By Diginomica
Why IT Service Management Platform Migrations Fail — And What IT Leaders Must Do Before Switching Platforms
NewsMar 17, 2026

Why IT Service Management Platform Migrations Fail — And What IT Leaders Must Do Before Switching Platforms

IT service management platforms are increasingly seen as strategic liabilities as legacy tools fail to meet modern business demands. Rising costs, fragmented vendor relationships, and integration challenges push leaders toward migration, framing it as a business transformation. However, many initiatives...

By Forrester Blog – CIO Insights
Nvidia's Agentic AI Stack Is the First Major Platform to Ship with Security at Launch, but Governance Gaps Remain
NewsMar 17, 2026

Nvidia's Agentic AI Stack Is the First Major Platform to Ship with Security at Launch, but Governance Gaps Remain

Nvidia unveiled its agentic AI stack at GTC, marking the first major AI platform to ship with security baked in rather than added later. Five security vendors—CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks, JFrog, Cisco, and World Wide Technology—each cover a distinct layer...

By VentureBeat
Automated Multi‑Region AWS Environment Deployment Script
SocialMar 17, 2026

Automated Multi‑Region AWS Environment Deployment Script

So this turned into build an environment to run in. I wrote a script to deploy all the resources with guidance: Tested and deployed so far: Org root user and role Root policies Root permission boundary ou accounts - iam - KMS - dns - jobs - work - backup...

By Teri Radichel
Prioritize Core Requirements, Capture All for Future Traceability
SocialMar 17, 2026

Prioritize Core Requirements, Capture All for Future Traceability

Thousands of business requirements can lead to analysis paralysis. Not all are critical for initial evaluation, but capturing them is key for later implementation and traceability. #ERP #BusinessAnalysis #ProjectManagement https://t.co/NQpvlgPcPp

By Eric Kimberling
Cato Networks Unveils GPU-Powered SASE with Native AI Security Controls
NewsMar 17, 2026

Cato Networks Unveils GPU-Powered SASE with Native AI Security Controls

Cato Networks introduced Cato Neural Edge, a GPU‑powered SASE platform, and Cato AI Security, an AI governance and runtime protection suite. Nvidia GPUs are deployed across more than 85 global points of presence, enabling real‑time traffic inspection, semantic analysis, and...

By Network World
Workday's Sana Transforms Apps Into AI Execution Engines
SocialMar 17, 2026

Workday's Sana Transforms Apps Into AI Execution Engines

Announcing Sana to turn its enterprise apps into execution engines, @Workday gets serious about agentic AI https://t.co/t6YAeF1TGB I shared my thoughts with @CIOonline about a major new entry in vertical AI agents.

By Dion Hinchcliffe
Alibaba Just Launched an Enterprise Agent Platform, and a Whole Token Business Around It
NewsMar 17, 2026

Alibaba Just Launched an Enterprise Agent Platform, and a Whole Token Business Around It

Alibaba Cloud has introduced an enterprise agent platform designed to run multiple AI agents securely on real‑world workloads. The platform emphasizes document editing and workflow automation, and is paired with a token‑based business model that charges per agent interaction. Tokens...

By The Stack (TheStack.technology)