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Security
Sage-IDC Research Reveals SMB Cybersecurity Gaps in the AI Era
A Sage-IDC study reveals that while small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are significantly increasing their cybersecurity investments, a disconnect exists between spending intentions and actual implementation, exposing many to cyber threats due to a lack of governance and preparedness, particularly in the face of accelerating AI adoption.
Security
SAP Security Has the Board’s Attention—Now What?
SAP security has gained visibility at the executive level but often fails to drive decisions due to a lack of effective translation of cyber risks into clear business impacts, as highlighted by Asha Vartak, emphasizing that awareness alone is insufficient for action in a landscape increasingly influenced by AI and regulatory pressures.
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Security
Zero-Day Risk Reshapes SAP Security as Attacks Grow Faster and More Complex
Zero-day vulnerabilities are becoming expected in SAP environments. As attacks grow more frequent and sophisticated, patching alone is no longer sufficient to manage enterprise risk.
Cybersecurity
Security
Bell Cyber and Radware Expand AI-driven, Cloud-Delivered Security Services
Bell Cyber and Radware are launching a unified, AI-driven managed security service to enhance protection against sophisticated cyberattacks for enterprises.
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Security
SAP February Patch Day Puts ABAP and Platform Risk in Focus
SAP’s February 2026 Patch Day delivered 26 new notes and one update, with critical exposure centered in ABAP and core platform services. Vendors warn impact depends on how trust and integrations operate inside each landscape.
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Analytics and AI
Microsoft Data Security Index 2026: AI Adoption Is Outpacing Data Security Controls
Microsoft’s 2026 Data Security Index shows generative AI adoption accelerating faster than data security controls, exposing governance and visibility gaps across enterprise environments.
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Security
Microsoft Warns of Rising PhaaS Attacks in 365 Environments
Microsoft warns of rising internal-looking phishing in Microsoft 365, which exploit misconfigured routing and weak authentication. PhaaS platforms like Tycoon2FA automate these attacks, and hybrid email environments from cloud migrations increase risk, making enterprise inboxes more vulnerable.
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Security
How Microsoft Security Copilot Helps Lean Teams Scale Incident Response and Compliance
Security teams increasingly face cyber threats beyond their investigative capacities, leading to the adoption of generative AI tools such as Microsoft Security Copilot, which enhances threat investigation, incident response, and policy management.
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Governance, Risk, and Compliance
CMMC 2.0 Enters Enforcement: What Contractors and Vendors Must Know
CMMC 2.0 enforcement has begun, shifting defense contractors from voluntary cybersecurity guidance to mandatory compliance under a phased rollout with defined certification levels and assessments.
Cloud Platform and Technology
How the digital sovereignty agenda in the EU reshapes cybersecurity
The EU's push for digital sovereignty is transforming cybersecurity into a critical, integrated discipline, prompting businesses to adopt stringent regulations, lifecycle-embedded practices, and proactive risk management.
Cloud Platform and Technology
The New SAP Defense
As organizations transition to SAP S/4HANA and hybrid-cloud architectures, the necessity for a layered Zero Trust security approach, supported by Unified Risk Management and consolidated monitoring solutions, becomes critical to address the expanded attack surface.
Security
Palo Alto, Google Cloud Expand AI Security Alliance as 99% of Organizations Report AI Attacks
Palo Alto Networks and Google Cloud have expanded their partnership with a nearly $10 billion deal to enhance AI and cloud security, integrating Palo Alto’s Prisma AIRS platform with Google Cloud’s infrastructure to provide comprehensive security across hybrid multicloud environments.
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Security
How SAP Customers Responded to Rising Cybersecurity Threats in 2025
In 2025, SAP customers expressed increasing concern over cyberattacks, particularly regarding data exfiltration and integration risks, while patch management remained a significant challenge, highlighting the necessity for enhanced security strategies and investments in SAP-specific protections.
SAP Sovereign Cloud
Security
Five Risks SAP Leaders Can No Longer Ignore in 2026
As SAP vulnerabilities surge and attackers exploit weaknesses swiftly, organizations must prioritize automated security measures and cloud responsibility models while addressing legacy systems and integrating SAP into broader security operations to mitigate risks and safeguard critical business processes.
Automation
ERP Lessons from Black Friday for Manufacturers, Retailers
Black Friday serves as a critical evaluation for ERP systems, revealing their capability for real-time operational control amid spikes in demand, and highlighting the need for strong data governance, operational visibility, and continuous analysis to enhance resilience and readiness for future challenges.
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Security
SAP Issues Three Critical Security Fixes in December Patch Day
On December 9, SAP released 14 security notes, including three critical patches for vulnerabilities in SAP Solution Manager, Apache Tomcat in SAP Commerce Cloud, and SAP jConnect, urging customers to prioritize updates based on severity to protect against potential exploits.
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Cloud Platform and Technology
IBM in Advanced Talks to Acquire Confluent
IBM is in advanced talks to acquire Confluent for around $11 billion, aiming to enhance its real-time data and AI capabilities, while also gaining a strategic advantage in the data infrastructure market.
ERP Strategy and Planning
System Integration Market Surging as Enterprises Shift Toward Modernization
The global system integration market is projected to reach $600 billion by 2030, with ERP systems playing a key role as companies shift toward digital transformation, IoT adoption, and increased automation in daily processes.
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Cloud Platform and Technology
Enterprises Turn to Cloud Security, Management Solutions for Agility, Protection, Cost Control
US enterprises are increasingly adopting managed cloud security services and cloud management solutions to enhance resilience, control costs, and address the complexities of hybrid and multi-cloud environments amid rising cybersecurity threats and operational challenges.
Analytics and AI
NATO Taps Google Cloud for AI-Ready Sovereign Infrastructure
NATO has partnered with Google Cloud to enhance its digital modernization through a multimillion-dollar commitment to an air-gapped sovereign cloud environment, improving data governance and enabling AI-driven workloads while maintaining strict security and operational control.
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Analytics and AI
SAP Is Building a Sovereign AI Stack for Europe
Regulatory trends in the EU are fostering a shift towards sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure, highlighted by companies like SAP, which has invested in local partnerships with firms like Mistral AI to enhance digital autonomy and develop industry-specific applications.
Security
Your ERP Is Under Attack: Are You Ready?
How enterprise leaders are protecting business applications against soaring cyber threats and why you can't afford to wait.
ERP Strategy and Planning
The CFO’s New Caddie: How LPGA is Teeing Up a Future-Ready Finance Team
The LPGA's CFO, Mary Salter, highlights the transformation of the organization's finance system from outdated processes to modern technology with Sage Intacct, significantly reducing consolidation time and empowering the finance team to focus on strategic roles, while emphasizing the importance of trust in adopting new technology.
AI, IoT and Smart Factories: The Game-Changers for Complex Manufacturing
Analytics and AI
AI, IoT and Smart Factories: The Game-Changers for Complex Manufacturing
A recent Frost & Sullivan study indicates that complex manufacturing ERP systems are rapidly evolving with the integration of AI and IoT technologies, alongside innovations like real-time data analytics and cloud solutions, to enhance efficiency and tackle obstacles like high costs and resistance to change.
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Analytics and AI
IBM Launches Dedicated Microsoft Practice to Accelerate AI and Cloud-driven Business Transformation
IBM is strengthening its partnership with Microsoft by establishing a Microsoft Practice within IBM Consulting aimed at leveraging AI, cloud, and security solutions to deliver measurable business outcomes across various industries undergoing digital transformation.
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Security
Critical Zero-Day Vulnerability Impacts SAP
SAP has issued critical Security Notes including a highly severe vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver Visual Composer that allows unauthenticated attackers to upload malicious files, prompting organizations to urgently patch or implement workarounds to protect their systems.
Governance, Risk, and Compliance
GRC and Cybersecurity: Rethinking Risk in the Era of ERP Modernization
As ERP systems become prime targets for cybercriminals, integrating Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) with cybersecurity is essential for enterprise resilience and proactive risk management, utilizing layered security strategies and education to mitigate vulnerabilities and align with evolving regulatory pressures.
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Security
Strengthen Your ERP Security with Smarter SoD and User Access Management
Effective Segregation of Duties (SoD) and user access management in ERP systems are crucial for reducing fraud risks and ensuring compliance, necessitating automation, continuous access reviews, and a balanced approach to user privileges.
Cybersecurity
Security
Why Identity Security is a Top Priority for Enterprises in 2025
In response to rising identity-related threats, 78% of organizations are set to increase their identity and access management spending in 2025, reflecting a strategic shift towards modern security measures that emphasize complex governance and AI-driven solutions to enhance resilience in the digital landscape.
Google to Acquire Wiz for $32 Billion in Cloud Security Push
Security
Google Cloud to Acquire Wiz for $32 Billion in Cloud Security Push
Google Cloud has acquired cybersecurity platform Wiz for $32 billion, aiming to enhance security technology and scalability across multi-cloud environments.
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