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Microsoft embeds AI reasoning layer into core productivity interface via Excel Copilot Agent Mode
Microsoft CEO announced the broad rollout of Copilot's Agent Mode in Excel, signaling a shift from AI as a Q&A tool to an intelligent agent with planning and execution capabilities. This embeds AI reasoning and workflow automation directly into the interface of the most widely used enterprise data tool, altering human-computer collaboration.
Google Cloud Next '26: Agent Gateway Seizes Control Plane, TPU 8i Locks Inference
Google Cloud Next '26 announces 8th-gen TPUs (8t for training, 8i for inference), Agent Platform with Agent Gateway, Agent Identity, Agent-to-Agent Orchestration, Agentic Data Cloud, and Agentic Defense integrating Wiz. The move shifts control from infrastructure to agent orchestration, locking enterprises into a vertically integrated stack.
Cisco Proposes Three-Phase AI Network Evolution, Emphasizing SDN and Autonomous Operations
Cisco outlines its solution for AI-era networking challenges, focusing on software-defined networking, unified branch architecture, and autonomous operations (AgenticOps) to achieve network modernization without forklift upgrades. The approach is structured in three phases: modernizing the branch, intelligently optimizing connectivity, and driving autonomous operations.
Cisco to Acquire Astrix Security for $350M
Cisco is in advanced talks to acquire Israeli AI Agent security startup Astrix Security for $250-350M, expanding into non-human identity security. This is Cisco's second AI security acquisition in 2026.
Cisco Defines Standards for Unified Infrastructure Management in the AI Era
Cisco, through a blog post, systematically outlines the new requirements for infrastructure management platforms in the AI era, positioning its Intersight platform accordingly. Core standards include automated policy enforcement across heterogeneous environments, end-to-end lifecycle automation, deep integration with support processes, support for multiple deployment models, and open APIs for third-party ecosystem integration.
Cisco Integrates AI into MSP Operations via ThousandEyes MCP Server
Cisco announced the ThousandEyes Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. It integrates ThousandEyes' network and digital experience intelligence directly into AI assistants (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT), enabling MSP analysts to perform advanced diagnostics via natural language. This aims to boost operational efficiency and transform the MSP service model.
CrowdStrike Extends Platform to Data Security Layer for Unified Protection
CrowdStrike adds Data Security module to Falcon platform, offering data discovery, classification, and real-time protection for endpoints, cloud, and SaaS. Integrates data security posture management with existing EDR via unified console to prevent data exfiltration.
CrowdStrike Innovations for Securing AI Agents and Shadow AI
CrowdStrike introduces new capabilities to secure AI agents and govern shadow AI across endpoints, SaaS, and cloud. This innovation extends unified security controls to address unauthorized AI usage threats, enhancing enterprise AI security architecture.
CrowdStrike Launches AI Agent Security and Shadow AI Governance Solutions
CrowdStrike launched Falcon for AI Security for runtime protection of AI agents, and Falcon Exposure Management for AI to govern shadow AI applications. The solutions cover endpoints, SaaS, and cloud environments, aiming for full lifecycle security of AI applications.
Cisco Enhances Remote Browser Isolation with Advanced Data Usage Controls
Cisco integrated Menlo Security technology to launch advanced isolation controls in its secure access platform. The solution provides granular policy management including interaction controls, content protection, and file handling restrictions, executed centrally in remote isolation environments. This extends browser isolation from threat containment to data usage control, supporting zero trust architecture implementation.
Ericsson Demonstrates Key 5G Core Network SaaS Transformation
Ericsson showcased its 5G core network evolution to SaaS model at MWC 2026, including fully managed UPF services. Unified console enables on-demand subscription and resource allocation, supporting cloud-native migration and network slicing.
Cloudflare Threat Report Reveals Attack Shift from Breach to Identity Infiltration
Cloudflare's 2026 Threat Intelligence Report highlights a fundamental shift: attackers are moving from 'breaking in' to 'logging in', leveraging AI, supply chain compromises, and identity fraud. This necessitates a security focus shift from perimeter defense to internal identity verification and real-time threat intelligence.
Telenor Deploys Cloud-Native Nordic TV Platform with AWS and Scalstrm
Telenor built a unified cloud-based streaming origin platform with AWS and Scalstrm, leveraging AWS cloud capabilities, Direct Connect for low latency, and PB-scale storage, combined with Scalstrm's IaC cloud-native technology. The platform supports live TV, catch-up, VOD, and nPVR, enhancing scalability and reducing operational costs.
Cisco Defines Security Architecture for Agentic AI Era with Expanded AI Defense and SASE Capabilities
Cisco announced major updates to its AI Defense solution, adding AI supply chain governance and runtime protections to mitigate risks of agentic AI compromise. Concurrently, Cisco SASE introduced AI traffic detection and optimization capabilities to ensure secure and reliable agentic workflows. These developments reflect Cisco's strategic focus on converging AI security with networking architectures.
CrowdStrike Falcon Data Protection: Stopping GenAI Data Leaks
CrowdStrike launches Falcon Data Protection with four key innovations: GenAI data protection, unified detection, AI classification, and insider threat dashboard.
Trend Micro Highlights Power Automate as an Enterprise Automation Security Blind Spot
Trend Micro's research report reveals that the complexity of low-code automation tools like Microsoft Power Automate is being exploited by cybercriminals to evade detection and exfiltrate data. The study highlights critical security risks from visibility gaps within automation platforms and warns of growing demand for such attack capabilities in the cybercriminal underground.