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CXO / IT Leadership

Defakto Raises $30.75M to Lead Non-Human Identity Space

Michael Novinson  •  October 21, 2025

With $30.75 million in Series B funding, Defakto aims to strengthen non-human identity security across AI workloads and cloud platforms. The Silicon Valley-based startup plans to deepen discovery, governance and enterprise integrations, while expanding its go-to-market strategy.

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Visa Puts Autonomous Commerce at the Core of Payments

Sandhya Michu  •  October 15, 2025

Visa is doubling down on both B2C and B2B agentic AI use cases. Early experiments focus on automating repetitive, trust-sensitive financial tasks, but the company is rapidly expanding into more sophisticated scenarios, positioning itself at the center of the next major shift in global payments.

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Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Privacy Leaders Now Bridge AI, Data and Business Goals

Brian Pereira  •  October 14, 2025

Privacy leaders are taking on strategic roles as artificial intelligence and data protection laws evolve. Jumio's Global Privacy Head Joe Kaufmann said chief privacy officers now help build data trust, manage compliance and enable business growth through responsible data use.

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Indeed CSO on Privacy: Job Seeker Data Isn't for Sale

Yamini Kalra  •  October 13, 2025

As the custodian of the personal data of 600 million job seekers, every step toward innovation needs to be met with caution. Anthony Moisant, CIO and CSO of Indeed, the largest job site in the world, has some tough calls to make.

Business Transformation

Nissan to Launch Its ProPILOT Driver-Assist System by 2027

Sandhya Michu  •  October 10, 2025

Nissan is using artificial intelligence to transform mobility and enterprise operations as it faces urban traffic challenges and market pressures. Its next-generation ProPILOT tackles city driving, while AI tools optimize production, forecasting and customer experience across its global operations.

Business Transformation

Can AI PCs Support Business Transformation Objectives?

Brian Pereira  •  October 9, 2025

At a recent ISMG forum in Mumbai, panelists explored how AI PCs are transforming decision-making, resilience and sustainable innovation. The discussion underscored that innovation and productivity gains should be aligned with trust, governance and responsible data use.

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Why Enterprises Continue to Stick With Traditional AI

Sandhya Michu  •  October 8, 2025

LLMs may dominate headlines, but enterprises are taking a more measured approach. Sujatha S Iyer, head of AI security at ManageEngine, says the future of AI for many businesses lies not in deploying massive models but in explainable, efficient and compliant systems designed to solve specific problems.

Cybersecurity

Hackers Exploit RMM Tools to Deploy Malware

Brian Pereira  •  October 7, 2025

Cybercriminals are hijacking trusted remote monitoring and management tools to bypass defenses, gain persistent access and quietly stage ransomware attacks. Experts warn MSPs and enterprises that supply chain exposure amplifies the scale of these intrusions.

How AI Is Transforming Newsroom Operations

Rahul Neel Mani  •  October 6, 2025

The Hindu Group is testing multiple AI models to improve editorial breadth and depth. Nagaraj Nagabhushanam, vice president and designated AI officer, said the goal is to serve both general readers and those seeking deeper coverage.

Cloud Computing

Are Cloud Costs Driving Enterprises Back to On-Premises?

Rahul Neel Mani  •  October 3, 2025

Enterprises that once leaned heavily on hyperscalers are now reassessing the value of on-premises solutions, sparking renewed interest in hybrid strategies and perpetual licensing models and giving CIOs and CFOs more predictable control over long-term budgets, says HCLSoftware CRO Rajiv Shesh.

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Strategic Intelligence From the Cybersecurity Front Lines

Dan Verton  •  October 2, 2025

The Cybersecurity Pulse Report: 2025 Edition delivers the latest frontline intelligence, capturing the critical threats, innovations and governance debates shaping today’s security agenda. Synthesized through ISMG’s AI-powered tools, the report covers resilience, innovation and competition.

CXO / IT Leadership

From Spend to Strategy: A CISO's View

Yamini Kalra  •  October 1, 2025

Curtis Simpson, CISO at Armis, shares how CISOs can frame spend in terms executives value, the underestimated risks of AI and which technology trends will truly reshape enterprise security.