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SAP to Acquire SmartRecruiters to Enhance its SuccessFactors HCM Suite
Advisory Fellow Scott Bickley says SAP’s acquisition of SmartRecruiters reflects continued HCM consolidation. He advises IT buyers to assess integration roadmaps, pricing shifts, and whether existing talent tools will remain viable or face pressure to migrate.
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Welcome to the New World of Risk: Microsoft Cuts off Services to Energy Company Without Notice
Erik Avakian, Technical Counselor, says Microsoft’s service cutoff highlights growing risk in cloud dependency. He urges organizations to assess vendor lock-in, ensure exit strategies are in place, and treat service continuity as a core element of modern risk management planning.
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Debian Shifts to 64-Bit Time Storage to Head Off Epochalypse
John Annand, Digital Infrastructure Practice Lead, says Debian’s shift to 64-bit time storage is a smart, proactive move to avoid the Year 2038 problem. He notes that while not urgent for most orgs today, early transitions reduce long-term risk and future technical debt.
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No More Links, No More Scrolling—The Browser Is Becoming an AI Agent
Brian Jackson, Principal Research Director, says AI-powered browsers could reshape how users access the web, but warns that removing links and scrolling may reduce transparency. He advises vendors to ensure users still understand source context and retain control over the experience.
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Leena AI Unveils Conversational AI ‘Colleagues’ for the Enterprise
Brian Jackson, Principal Research Director, says enterprise AI agents like those from Leena AI must have clearly defined roles, practical value, and human oversight. Without clarity and trust, these tools risk being underused, misused, or dismissed entirely by the employees they’re meant to support.
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Experts Share: Are Passkeys The Solution To Cyber Vulnerabilities?
Robert Dang, Principal Advisory Director, says passkeys are a step forward in reducing password risks but warns they aren’t foolproof. He recommends treating them as one layer in a broader authentication approach, reinforced by device policies, biometrics, and education.
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What Businesses Should Consider Before Using Off-the-Shelf AI
Valence Howden, Principal Advisory Director, warns that off-the-shelf AI can speed deployment but often lacks customization, transparency, and alignment. He urges leaders to treat AI as a long-term capability and ensure readiness in data, process maturity, and governance before scaling.
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CISPE Seeks to Annul Broadcom’s VMware Takeover
John Annand, Digital Infrastructure Practice Lead, says CISPE’s challenge to Broadcom’s VMware acquisition reflects real concerns among EU cloud providers. He notes that shifting licensing terms can destabilize IT planning and urges buyers to demand transparency and flexibility from key vendors.
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AI Industry’s Size Obsession Is Killing ROI, Engineer Argues
Technical Counselor Justin St-Maurice says bigger AI models don’t always mean better results. He recommends focusing on tuning smaller models for specific needs and urges IT leaders to push vendors on real ROI, prioritizing efficiency, reliability, and maintainability over hype.
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