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44 minutes ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Leading Analyst Firm Recognizes Diliko's 'Security-First' Data Management Platform for Benefits it Provides Midmarket Customers in Regulated Industries
RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Diliko, the cloud-delivered Agentic AI data platform company for mid-sized enterprises, today announced that it has been profiled by 451 Research, part of S&P Global Market Intelligence, in a newly released Impact Report that unpacks Diliko's differentiated approach to data management in regulated industries. The report highlights how Diliko's platform replaces legacy models with fully managed infrastructure, built-in privacy and compliance, and embedded Agentic AI to automate ETL, tagging, anomaly detection— and safely operationalize sensitive data. The report, titled 'Coverage Initiation: Diliko Drives Agentic AI Data Management With Security Focus,' assesses Diliko's security-first, AI-powered solution that 'reduces complexity, increases ease of use, and enhances security outcomes' for midmarket businesses that lack the infrastructure or staffing to support traditional enterprise platforms. A full copy of the report is available for download here: 'Midmarket organizations are under immense pressure to meet complex compliance requirements in regulated environments—often without the budgets or teams that larger enterprises can rely on,' said Ken Ammon, Chief Strategy Officer at Diliko. 'They must choose between stitching together fragmented tools or paying for oversized platforms. Diliko was built to break that cycle. Our platform provides customers built-in security and automation—without enterprise cost or complexity, while Agentic AI helps lean teams deliver big results with existing resources.' According to 451 Research: '[Yet] midsize organizations also often grapple with the complexity of point tooling, especially as they grow and scale. While expansive, multipurpose commercial data management platforms are widely available to businesses that have enterprise-scale budgets — similarly, midmarket organizations often have high-demand data use cases with much more limited human and financial resources.' The report details how Diliko's platform breaks from legacy models by offering fully managed infrastructure and built-in privacy and compliance capabilities, including role-based access controls, ETL observability, secure cloud isolation, and human-in-the-loop workflows. With Agentic AI embedded throughout, Diliko automates schema mapping, reverse ETL, compliance tagging, and anomaly detection in real time—empowering organizations to safely operationalize sensitive data without adding headcount or overhead. 'Midmarket organizations often feel strapped for robust, cost-effective technology options in data management,' according to the report. 'Diliko's biggest opportunity will probably come from optimized pricing and packaging that caters to their core audience: an audience strapped for secure and robust data integration options.' The Impact Report also highlights Diliko's focused go-to-market approach, strong product-market fit in healthcare and finance, and ability to deliver both operational simplicity and enterprise-grade capabilities. In addition, 451 Research notes that security, rather than being a bolted-on afterthought, is at the core of the product's design. Yet Diliko also recognizes that midmarket firms are more susceptible to the volatility of human talent and turnover. The company emphasizes ease of use, and reduction of complexity – enabled by agentic AI – so that businesses can maximize outcomes working with what they have. About Diliko Diliko empowers mid-size organizations to unlock the full potential of their data with a cloud-delivered platform that uses Agentic AI to provide seamless integration, orchestration, built-in security, and regulatory compliance. Diliko handles ETL, governance and data integrity across complex environments, freeing teams to focus on innovation. Founded by industry veterans with decades of experience in high-tech startups and security, Diliko is committed to secure, reliable, and transformative solutions that reduce complexity and costs. For more information visit and follow us on LinkedIn.
Al Bawaba
30-06-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Thales 2025 Global Cloud Security Study Reveals Organizations Struggle to Secure Expanding, AI-Driven Cloud Environments
Thales, a global leader in technology and cybersecurity, today released the findings of its 2025 Cloud Security Study conducted by S&P Global Market Intelligence 451 Research, revealing that AI-specific security has rapidly emerged as a top enterprise priority, ranking second only to cloud security. Over half (52%) of respondents said they are prioritizing AI security investments over other security needs, signaling a shift in how organizations are allocating budgets in response to the accelerated adoption of AI. This year's research captures perspectives on cloud security challenges from nearly 3,200 respondents in 20 countries across a variety of seniority remains at the forefront of security considerationsCloud is now an essential part of modern enterprise infrastructure, but many organizations are still building the skills and strategies needed to secure it effectively. The variability of controls across cloud providers, combined with the distinct mindset required for cloud security, continues to challenge security teams. This pressure is only increasing as AI initiatives drive more sensitive data into cloud environments, amplifying the need for robust, adaptable year's Thales Cloud Security Study confirms that cloud security remains a top concern for enterprises worldwide. Nearly two-thirds (64%) of respondents ranked it among their top five security priorities, with 17% identifying it as their number one. Security for AI, a new addition to the list of spending priorities this year, ranked second overall, highlighting its growing importance. Despite sustained investment, cloud security remains a complex, persistent challenge that goes beyond technology to include staffing, operations, and the evolving threat landscape.'The accelerating shift to cloud and AI is forcing enterprises to rethink how they manage risk at scale,' Sebastien Cano, Senior Vice President, Cyber Security Products at Thales, said. 'With over half of cloud data now classified as sensitive, and yet only a small fraction fully encrypted, it's clear that security strategies haven't kept pace with adoption. To remain resilient and competitive, organizations must embed strong data protection into the core of their digital infrastructure.'The average number of public cloud providers per organization has risen to 2.1, with most also maintaining on-prem infrastructure. This growing complexity is driving security challenges with 55% of respondents reporting that cloud is harder to secure than on-prem, a 4-percentage-point increase from last year. As organizations expand through growth or M&A, they're also seeing a surge in SaaS usage, now averaging 85 applications per enterprise, complicating access control and data complexity extends to security operations, with many teams struggling to align policies across varied platforms. The study found that 61% of organizations use five or more tools for data discovery, monitoring, or classification, and 57% use five or more encryption key target cloud resources with human error remaining a top vulnerabilityCloud infrastructure is a prime target for attackers as organizations continue to struggle with securing increasingly complex environments. According to the 2025 Thales Cloud Security Study, four of the top five most targeted assets in reported attacks are cloud-based. The rise in access-based attacks, as reported by 68% of respondents, underscores growing concerns around stolen credentials and insufficient access controls. Meanwhile, 85% of organizations say at least 40% of their cloud data is sensitive, yet only 66% have implemented multifactor authentication (MFA), leaving critical data exposed. Compounding the issue, human error remains a major contributing factor in cloud security incidents, from misconfigurations to poor credential management. 'A rising number of respondents report challenges in securing their cloud assets, an issue that is further amplified by the demands of AI projects that often operate in the cloud and require access to large volumes of sensitive data,' Eric Hanselman, Chief Analyst at S&P Global Market Intelligence 451 Research, said. 'Compounding this issue, four of the top five targeted assets in reported attacks are cloud-based. In this environment, strengthening cloud security and streamlining operations are essential steps toward enhancing overall security effectiveness and resilience.' Thales, Media Relations
Associated Press
30-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Thales 2025 Global Cloud Security Study Reveals Organizations Struggle to Secure Expanding, AI-Driven Cloud Environments
MEUDON, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 30, 2025-- Thales, a global leader in technology and cybersecurity, today released the findings of its2025 Cloud Security Studyconducted by S&P Global Market Intelligence 451 Research, revealing that AI-specific security has rapidly emerged as a top enterprise priority, ranking second only to cloud security. Over half (52%) of respondents said they are prioritizing AI security investments over other security needs, signaling a shift in how organizations are allocating budgets in response to the accelerated adoption of AI. This year's research captures perspectives on cloud security challenges from nearly 3,200 respondents in 20 countries across a variety of seniority levels. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: ©Thales Cloud remains at the forefront of security considerations Cloud is now an essential part of modern enterprise infrastructure, but many organizations are still building the skills and strategies needed to secure it effectively. The variability of controls across cloud providers, combined with the distinct mindset required for cloud security, continues to challenge security teams. This pressure is only increasing as AI initiatives drive more sensitive data into cloud environments, amplifying the need for robust, adaptable protections. This year's Thales Cloud Security Study confirms that cloud security remains a top concern for enterprises worldwide. Nearly two-thirds (64%) of respondents ranked it among their top five security priorities, with 17% identifying it as their number one. Security for AI, a new addition to the list of spending priorities this year, ranked second overall, highlighting its growing importance. Despite sustained investment, cloud security remains a complex, persistent challenge that goes beyond technology to include staffing, operations, and the evolving threat landscape. 'The accelerating shift to cloud and AI is forcing enterprises to rethink how they manage risk at scale,' SebastienCano, Senior Vice President, Cyber Security Products at Thales, said. 'With over half of cloud data now classified as sensitive, and yet only a small fraction fully encrypted, it's clear that security strategies haven't kept pace with adoption. To remain resilient and competitive, organizations must embed strong data protection into the core of their digital infrastructure.' The average number of public cloud providers per organization has risen to 2.1, with most also maintaining on-prem infrastructure. This growing complexity is driving security challenges with 55% of respondents reporting that cloud is harder to secure than on-prem, a 4-percentage-point increase from last year. As organizations expand through growth or M&A, they're also seeing a surge in SaaS usage, now averaging 85 applications per enterprise, complicating access control and data visibility. This complexity extends to security operations, with many teams struggling to align policies across varied platforms. The study found that 61% of organizations use five or more tools for data discovery, monitoring, or classification, and 57% use five or more encryption key managers. Attacks target cloud resources with human error remaining a top vulnerability Cloud infrastructure is a prime target for attackers as organizations continue to struggle with securing increasingly complex environments. According to the 2025 Thales Cloud Security Study, four of the top five most targeted assets in reported attacks are cloud-based. The rise in access-based attacks, as reported by 68% of respondents, underscores growing concerns around stolen credentials and insufficient access controls. Meanwhile, 85% of organizations say at least 40% of their cloud data is sensitive, yet only 66% have implemented multifactor authentication (MFA), leaving critical data exposed. Compounding the issue, human error remains a major contributing factor in cloud security incidents, from misconfigurations to poor credential management. ' A rising number of respondents report challenges in securing their cloud assets, an issue that is further amplified by the demands of AI projects that often operate in the cloud and require access to large volumes of sensitive data ,' Eric Hanselman, Chief Analyst at S&P Global Market Intelligence 451 Research, said. ' Compounding this issue, four of the top five targeted assets in reported attacks are cloud-based. In this environment, strengthening cloud security and streamlining operations are essential steps toward enhancing overall security effectiveness and resilience .' For more information, please download the full report and join our webinar hosted by Eric Hanselman, Chief Analyst at S&P Global Market Intelligence 451 Research . About Thales Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies for the Defence, Aerospace, and Cyber & Digital sectors. Its portfolio of innovative products and services addresses several major challenges: sovereignty, security, sustainability and inclusion. The Group invests more than €4 billion per year in Research & Development in key areas, particularly for critical environments, such as Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum and cloud technologies. Thales has more than 83,000 employees in 68 countries. In 2024, the Group generated sales of €20.6 billion. PLEASE VISIT Thales Group Cloud Protection & Licensing Solutions | Thales Group Cybersecurity Solutions | Thales Group View source version on CONTACT: PRESSThales, Media Relations Security & Cybersecurity Marion Bonnet +33 (0)6 60 38 48 92 [email protected] KEYWORD: FRANCE EUROPE INDUSTRY KEYWORD: APPS/APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SECURITY BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INTERNET DATA ANALYTICS DATA MANAGEMENT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SOURCE: Thales Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 06/30/2025 03:00 AM/DISC: 06/30/2025 03:00 AM
National Post
30-06-2025
- Business
- National Post
Thales 2025 Global Cloud Security Study Reveals Organizations Struggle to Secure Expanding, AI-Driven Cloud Environments
Article content 52% report AI security spending is displacing traditional security budgets 55% report cloud environments are more complex to secure than on-premises infrastructure Enterprises now use an average of 85 SaaS applications, contributing to security tool sprawl Article content MEUDON, France — Thales, a global leader in technology and cybersecurity, today released the findings of its 2025 Cloud Security Study conducted by S&P Global Market Intelligence 451 Research, revealing that AI-specific security has rapidly emerged as a top enterprise priority, ranking second only to cloud security. Over half (52%) of respondents said they are prioritizing AI security investments over other security needs, signaling a shift in how organizations are allocating budgets in response to the accelerated adoption of AI. This year's research captures perspectives on cloud security challenges from nearly 3,200 respondents in 20 countries across a variety of seniority levels. 'With over half of cloud data now classified as sensitive, and yet only a small fraction fully encrypted, it's clear that security strategies haven't kept pace with adoption.' Cloud is now an essential part of modern enterprise infrastructure, but many organizations are still building the skills and strategies needed to secure it effectively. The variability of controls across cloud providers, combined with the distinct mindset required for cloud security, continues to challenge security teams. This pressure is only increasing as AI initiatives drive more sensitive data into cloud environments, amplifying the need for robust, adaptable protections. Article content This year's Thales Cloud Security Study confirms that cloud security remains a top concern for enterprises worldwide. Nearly two-thirds (64%) of respondents ranked it among their top five security priorities, with 17% identifying it as their number one. Security for AI, a new addition to the list of spending priorities this year, ranked second overall, highlighting its growing importance. Despite sustained investment, cloud security remains a complex, persistent challenge that goes beyond technology to include staffing, operations, and the evolving threat landscape. Article content 'The accelerating shift to cloud and AI is forcing enterprises to rethink how they manage risk at scale,' Sebastien Cano, Senior Vice President, Cyber Security Products at Thales,said. 'With over half of cloud data now classified as sensitive, and yet only a small fraction fully encrypted, it's clear that security strategies haven't kept pace with adoption. To remain resilient and competitive, organizations must embed strong data protection into the core of their digital infrastructure.' Article content The average number of public cloud providers per organization has risen to 2.1, with most also maintaining on-prem infrastructure. This growing complexity is driving security challenges with 55% of respondents reporting that cloud is harder to secure than on-prem, a 4-percentage-point increase from last year. As organizations expand through growth or M&A, they're also seeing a surge in SaaS usage, now averaging 85 applications per enterprise, complicating access control and data visibility. Article content This complexity extends to security operations, with many teams struggling to align policies across varied platforms. The study found that 61% of organizations use five or more tools for data discovery, monitoring, or classification, and 57% use five or more encryption key managers. Article content Attacks target cloud resources with human error remaining a top vulnerability Article content Cloud infrastructure is a prime target for attackers as organizations continue to struggle with securing increasingly complex environments. According to the 2025 Thales Cloud Security Study, four of the top five most targeted assets in reported attacks are cloud-based. The rise in access-based attacks, as reported by 68% of respondents, underscores growing concerns around stolen credentials and insufficient access controls. Meanwhile, 85% of organizations say at least 40% of their cloud data is sensitive, yet only 66% have implemented multifactor authentication (MFA), leaving critical data exposed. Compounding the issue, human error remains a major contributing factor in cloud security incidents, from misconfigurations to poor credential management. ' Article content A rising number of respondents report challenges in securing their cloud assets, an issue that is further amplified by the demands of AI projects that often operate in the cloud and require access to large volumes of sensitive data Article content ,' Eric Hanselman, Chief Analyst at S&P Global Market Intelligence 451 Research, said. ' Article content Compounding this issue, four of the top five targeted assets in reported attacks are cloud-based. In this environment, strengthening cloud security and streamlining operations are essential steps toward enhancing overall security effectiveness and resilience Article content .' Article content For more information, please download the full report and join our webinar hosted by Eric Hanselman, Chief Analyst at S&P Global Market Intelligence 451 Research. About Thales Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies for the Defence, Aerospace, and Cyber & Digital sectors. Its portfolio of innovative products and services addresses several major challenges: sovereignty, security, sustainability and inclusion. 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Forbes
01-04-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Payment Orchestration: Market Dynamics And Trends
Multi-processor payment architectures are becoming more widespread, fueled by merchants' growing desire for payments flexibility and adaptability. Consider that 64% of US headquartered merchants with half or more of their sales occurring online indicate their organization prefers to work with multiple payment processors, according to 451 Research, part of S&P Global Market Intelligence. This is creating a need for capabilities to optimize results and, importantly, abstract complexity. Payment orchestration targets this market opportunity and has quickly become one of the most prolific and important merchant acceptance trends of the past half decade. The acceleration of e-commerce is creating a greater need for payment connectivity Payment orchestration encompasses approaches targeted at enhancing the reach, adaptability and performance of a multi-processor payments stack (e.g., using more than one payment processor). Once limited to only the biggest and most sophisticated global merchants with large in-house payments teams, dozens of vendors have emerged in recent years to help merchants outsource many if not all of the tasks associated with payment orchestration. Vendors in this category offer services such as payment credential vaulting and tokenization, transaction routing, consolidated reporting, prebuilt gateway integrations, rules engines, optimizers (e.g., 3-D Secure, network tokens), and more. As the CTO of a $500M+ beauty retailer in the UK put it to us, payment orchestration platforms "… allow the merchant to create efficiencies by managing and coordinating their payment stack and offering a unified view of their payments estate." Payment orchestration providers are coming at the opportunity from multiple different angles, including: Payments are becoming more global, more complex and more strategic. These factors bode well for the opportunity for payment orchestration. Looking ahead, we see several key trends defining the market. Recent moves by Stripe and to enable multi-processor support demonstrate that payment service providers are looking to position themselves as more flexible and accommodating suppliers in the eyes of large merchants. A key advantage of this strategy is expanding the market opportunity for their value-added services portfolios, as Stripe has done with Billing and Radar. This creates a larger market opportunity for PSPs to sell certain capabilities as standalone products, especially to enterprises that may not be ready to leave their incumbent processor. This then opens the door to upselling payment processing to those customers down the road. We expect multi-processor support to be offered more widely by PSPs and incumbent processors in coming years. We believe there could be a larger market opportunity for orchestration beyond payment processing. Adjacent categories such as fraud prevention, digital identity, logistics and open banking are all possible areas where payment orchestration platforms can broaden their role and value for merchants. Spreedly, for example, has already begun moving in this direction with its open payments platform vision. In recent years there have been some signs of consolidation. The first four notable deals in the space — PayU's acquisition of ZOOZ Mobile (2018), Payoneer's purchase of optile (2019), reach for ProcessOut (2020) and MangoPay's pickup of WhenThen (2023) — involve payment service providers getting into orchestration. However, TokenEx's acquisition of IXOPAY last April bucks the trend and indicates that other types of buyers aspire to participate more directly in this sector. We anticipate an uptick in payment orchestration M&A between now and the end of the decade given the number of subscale payment orchestration providers that will likely need an exit in the next 24 months. We also anticipate new entrants — PSPs, tokenization vendors and even large IT infrastructure providers — to consider making inroads inorganically by reaching for market leaders. Payment orchestration providers have a key role to play in helping merchants unify their payments data estate and deliver actionable guidance on their business. This remains a major challenge for many merchants. As the VP of e-commerce at a North American fashion retailer put it to us, "Right now, we don't have good data on how different payment methods are being used. Payment analyses are manual and one-off, leading to challenges identifying opportunities and road map priorities." Players like Pagos have emerged to address this opportunity directly, but we believe orchestration platforms will have a seat at the table as well. However, this could require orchestration providers to shift to a more modular approach where capabilities like analytics can stand alone independent from their platform. Advancements in areas like generative AI will have an obvious role to play in deepening capabilities in this arena.
