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Oct 08, 2025

SAP Opens Data Pipeline to Google Cloud

Advisory Fellow Scott Bickley says SAP clients have long struggled with integration across modular acquisitions, noting SAP avoided deep integration due to cost and effort. He advises that AI agents now make interoperability a business imperative.

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Oct 06, 2025

Companies Are Falling Short on Using AI for Personalization

Terra Higginson, Principal Research Director, says many firms misuse AI for personalization, simply speeding up old tactics instead of rethinking connections. She urges companies to understand buyer motivations and channel affinity before calling it personal.

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Oct 02, 2025

Oracle E-Business Suite users targeted in extortion campaign

Erik Avakian, Technical Counselor, warns that Oracle-targeted extortion attacks exploit fear and urgency—not just technical flaws. He advises leaders to adopt zero-trust, secure mission-critical apps, and train execs to respond calmly under pressure.

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Oct 01, 2025

That Innocent PDF Is Now a Trojan Horse for Gmail Attacks

Technical Counselor Erik Avakian says PDFs are so trusted that users often assume they’re safe. He warns that attackers are weaponizing them with embedded JavaScript and overlays to bypass filters and trigger malicious payloads.

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Oct 01, 2025

Founder of Viral Call-Recording App Neon Says Service Will Come Back, With a Bonus

Advisory Fellow Valence Howden warns that anonymized call data may still be traceable by AI inference. He cautions providers to strengthen privacy protections and legal compliance before relaunching such services.

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Sep 30, 2025

ServiceNow’s AI Experience Is an Agentic AI UI for the Now Platform

Research Director Thomas Randall says ServiceNow’s AIx marks a shift toward agentic AI UIs that embed reasoning into workflows. He advises CIOs to assess how such interfaces can streamline service delivery and reduce manual load.

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Sep 30, 2025

Don’t Drink or Drive, Say Cyberattackers

Technical Counselor Erik Avakian warns cyberattackers now aim for full business paralysis, not just data theft. He advises firms to adopt layered defenses, “assume breach” practices, and zero-trust models to stay resilient.

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Sep 26, 2025

How Rising H-1B Visa Costs Threaten It Talent Strategies

Shashi Bellamkonda, Principal Research Director, warns that the new H-1B visa fee will likely favor large tech players able to absorb the cost, while burdening small and mid-sized firms. He also predicts a rise in nearshoring and offshoring as companies seek sources of talent in lower-cost regions.

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Sep 26, 2025

Neon, the Popular Free App That Pays for Call Recordings, Has Been Disabled

Advisory Fellow Valence Howden says Neon’s shutdown highlights growing concerns over monetized data collection. He advises organizations to review app permissions, prioritize transparency, and ensure data use aligns with ethical and regulatory expectations.

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