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Audit firms step up AI adoption while seeking safeguards
Digital Transformation

Audit firms step up AI adoption while seeking safeguards

Audit firms are racing to embed AI into core work, but say true advantage now hinges on tougher governance, bias controls and global rules.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Platform consolidation the path to strategic compliance value - Workiva
Data Analytics

Platform consolidation the path to strategic compliance value - Workiva

Consolidated GRC platforms are turning box-ticking compliance into strategic value, says Workiva, as AI raises the stakes on data quality.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
Ataccama adds AI data observability to ONE platform
Unified Communications

Ataccama adds AI data observability to ONE platform

Ataccama adds AI-driven data observability to its ONE platform, unifying pipeline monitoring, alerting and governance for regulated users.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Concentric AI taps Sektor to expand in Australia, NZ
Data Protection

Concentric AI taps Sektor to expand in Australia, NZ

Concentric AI appoints Sektor as preferred distributor to drive AI and data security governance expansion across Australia and New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
One million professionals now rely on CoCounsel AI
Data Protection

One million professionals now rely on CoCounsel AI

One million professionals across 107 countries now use Thomson Reuters' CoCounsel AI, as the tool spreads through tightly regulated sectors.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026
Chartered accountants call for urgent practical AI training
Data Protection

Chartered accountants call for urgent practical AI training

Chartered accountants warn of widening AI skills gap as vast majority seek urgent, hands-on training to use new tools safely and effectively.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
Finance AI stuck in risky mid-maturity 'AI middle'
Manufacturing

Finance AI stuck in risky mid-maturity 'AI middle'

Finance leaders warn of a risky 'AI middle' as many firms stall between pilots and governed, audit-ready use of automation in core workflows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Audit firms embed AI while tightening validation controls
Digital Transformation

Audit firms embed AI while tightening validation controls

Audit firms embed AI in core workflows as new research shows rising adoption is matched by stricter validation, governance and training controls.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
UK CIOs struggle to govern surge in business AI agents
Data Protection

UK CIOs struggle to govern surge in business AI agents

UK CIOs embed AI agents in critical workflows but lack real-time oversight as board pressure mounts for provable returns and tighter audits.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 14th Feb 2026
New foundation to track real-world AI in accounting
Digital Transformation

New foundation to track real-world AI in accounting

A new foundation has launched to study how AI is transforming real-world accounting and finance work, from tax and audit to advisory.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Fireblocks & Thales deepen bank crypto key control
Fintech

Fireblocks & Thales deepen bank crypto key control

Fireblocks deepens its Thales tie-up to keep bank crypto keys in customer-owned HSMs, tightening control, compliance and resilience.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026

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BCIT audit praises strong cybersecurity governance
EduTech

BCIT audit praises strong cybersecurity governance

BC's auditor general has endorsed BCIT's cybersecurity governance, finding a strong, risk-based framework and no need for improvements.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
A-LIGN opens London hub as EMEA AI compliance surges
Data Protection

A-LIGN opens London hub as EMEA AI compliance surges

A-LIGN opens a London hub and boosts EMEA headcount 40% as demand surges for cybersecurity and AI compliance amid new EU regulations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Drata opens San Francisco HQ after rapid trust tech surge
Cloud Security

Drata opens San Francisco HQ after rapid trust tech surge

Trust tech firm Drata opens San Francisco HQ after hitting USD $100m ARR, eyeing deeper ties with security buyers and partners.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Vizst named Gigamon's EMEA Partner of the Year 2025
Data Protection

Vizst named Gigamon's EMEA Partner of the Year 2025

Gigamon has named Vizst its 2025 EMEA Partner of the Year, underscoring a deeper channel push around deep observability and cloud security.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Datapay & ELMO syncs HR & payroll for NZ employers
Software-as-a-Service

Datapay & ELMO syncs HR & payroll for NZ employers

Datapay links with ELMO in New Zealand to sync HR and payroll data, targeting employers with complex compliance and governance needs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Sixthfin launches Closing to streamline UK finance
Data Analytics

Sixthfin launches Closing to streamline UK finance

Sixthfin debuts Closing in the UK, an AI-enabled tool to automate period-end account reconciliation and tighten financial close controls.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026