Beyond the Hype: 9 Cybersecurity Realities CIOs Must Face at RSAC 2026

Enterprises must rethink cybersecurity strategies in 2026, driven by advancements in AI and quantum technologies. The upcoming RSAC conference will highlight key areas to watch, including AI applications, network security, simplification of solutions, post-quantum cryptography, and evolving identity management. These aspects reflect the complexity and urgency of current cybersecurity challenges.

NiCE Ups the Ante in CX AI – Cognigy Deal Puts Rivals on Notice

The Cognigy acquisition isn’t just about bots – it’s about owning the CX orchestration layer of the autonomous agentic AI enterprise. NiCE announced its intent to acquire Cognigy for ~$955 million in a strategic move that should send ripples through the CCaaS and CX…

HPE Embraces Agentic AI and Signals a Power Shift in Enterprise Ops

I was on the ground this week at HPE’s annual Discover conference in Las Vegas. At the conference HPE made a slew of announcements that demonstrated a significant shift in both their direction and ultimate value to enterprise customers. In…