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Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
IBM unveils unified AI security and governance software
IBM has launched new software capabilities that integrate AI security and governance, marking what it claims is the industry's first unified solution for managing agentic AI risks. The enhancements combine IBM's an end-to-end AI governance platform, with Guardium AI Security, a tool designed to protect AI models, data, and usage. The integrated solution enables enterprises to manage security and governance risks across AI use cases, supporting compliance with 12 frameworks, including the EU AI Act and ISO 42001. IBM Data and AI general manager Ritika Gunnar said: 'AI agents are set to revolutionise enterprise productivity, but the very benefits of AI agents can also present a challenge. 'When these autonomous systems aren't properly governed or secured, they can carry steep consequences.' Through a partnership with Guardium AI Security now detects AI use cases in cloud environments, code repositories, and embedded systems, offering visibility in decentralised AI ecosystems. Identified use cases can automatically initiate governance workflows via Recent Guardium AI Security updates include automated red teaming to uncover vulnerabilities and misconfigurations, plus custom security policies to address risks like code injection and data leakage. These features are available now, with full integration with planned for later this year. IBM Security and Runtime Products vice president Suja Viswesan said: 'The future of AI depends on how well we secure it today. Embedding security from the start is essential to protecting data, supporting compliance obligations, and building lasting trust.' now facilitates lifecycle management of AI agents, from development to deployment, with evaluation nodes monitoring metrics like answer relevance and context faithfulness to identify performance issues. Future capabilities, slated for release by 27 June, include agent onboarding risk assessments, audit trails, and an agentic tool catalogue. The Compliance Accelerators, available now as an add-on, provide pre-loaded regulations and standards, such as the EU AI Act, U.S. Federal Reserve's SR 11-7, New York City Local Law 144, ISO/IEC 42001, and NIST AI RMF, allowing users to align AI use cases with global compliance requirements. IBM Consulting Cybersecurity Services is introducing new offerings that combine platforms like Guardium AI Security with AI expertise to support organisations in secure AI transformation. These services cover vulnerability detection, secure-by-design practices, and regulatory guidance, building on IBM's work with clients like Nationwide Building Society and e&. For AWS users, is now accessible on AWS data centres in India, featuring enhanced model monitoring capabilities. IDC Security and Trust Group research director Jennifer Glenn said: 'Unifying AI governance with AI security gives organisations the necessary context to find and prioritise risks, as well as the information to clearly communicate the consequences of not addressing them." "IBM unveils unified AI security and governance software" was originally created and published by Verdict, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Cision Canada
18-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
IBM Introduces Industry-First Software to Unify Agentic Governance and Security
New IBM integrations to help businesses keep their agentic AI – and other generative AI systems –secured and responsible at scale Enterprises can red team agents, audit agents, detect shadow agents, and more ARMONK, N.Y., June 18, 2025 /CNW/ -- Today, as enterprises scale AI agents across their organizations, IBM (NYSE: IBM) is announcing the industry's first software to bring AI security and AI governance teams together and provide a unified view of enterprises' risk posture. The new capabilities enhance and integrate and Guardium AI Security to help clients keep their AI systems, including agents, secured and responsible at scale. is IBM's end-to-end AI governance tool and Guardium AI Security is IBM's tool for securing AI models, data, and usage. "AI agents are set to revolutionize enterprise productivity, but the very benefits of AI agents can also present a challenge," said Ritika Gunnar, General Manager, Data and AI, IBM. "When these autonomous systems aren't properly governed or secured, they can carry steep consequences." Today's new offerings include: Integrating and Automating Agentic AI Security IBM is enhancing the integration of IBM Guardium AI Security and providing enterprises with the first unified solution to manage security and governance risks associated with AI use cases. The integration supports users' processes to validate compliance standards against 12 different frameworks, including the EU AI Act and ISO 42001. IBM is also introducing new capabilities to Guardium AI Security through a collaboration with including the ability to detect new AI use cases in cloud environments, code repositories, and embedded systems –providing broad visibility and protection in an increasingly decentralized AI ecosystem. Once identified, IBM Guardium AI Security can automatically trigger appropriate governance workflows from Recent updates to IBM Guardium AI Security also include automated red teaming to help enterprises detect and fix vulnerabilities and misconfigurations across AI use cases. And to help mitigate risks such as code injection, sensitive data exposure, and data leakage, the tool enables users to define custom security policies that analyze both input and output prompts. These features are available now in IBM Guardium AI Security, and their integration with will roll out throughout the remainder of the year. "The future of AI depends on how well we secure it today. Embedding security from the start is essential to protecting data, supporting compliance obligations, and building lasting trust," said Suja Viswesan, Vice President, Security and Runtime Products, IBM. "One of the biggest challenges for security teams is translating incidents and compliance violations into quantifiable business risk. The rapid adoption of AI and agentic AI amplifies this issue," said Jennifer Glenn, Research Director for the IDC Security and Trust Group. "Unifying AI governance with AI security gives organizations the necessary context to find and prioritize risks, as well as the information to clearly communicate the consequences of not addressing them." Enhanced Agentic AI Evaluation and Lifecycle Governance IBM can now monitor and manage AI agents across their entire lifecycle, from development to deployment. Evaluation nodes can be built directly into agents, allowing users to carefully monitor metrics like answer relevance, context relevance, and faithfulness – and help identify the root cause of poor performance. Planned future capabilities also include agent onboarding risk assessment, agent audit trails, and an agentic tool catalogue, which are expected to be available June 27. Off-the-Shelf Compliance Capabilities IBM Compliance Accelerators provide select pre-loaded regulations, standards, and frameworks from around the globe, enabling users to identify relevant obligations and map them onto their own AI use cases. Content covers key regulations like the EU AI Act, the U.S. Federal Reserve's SR 11-7, and New York City Local Law 144, along with global standards like ISO/IEC 42001 and frameworks like the NIST AI RMF. Compliance Accelerators is available now as an add-on. Expertise to Scale AI Responsibly To help clients scale AI responsibly, IBM Consulting Cybersecurity Services is introducing a new set of services that brings together data security platforms, like IBM Guardium AI Security, with deep AI technology and domain consulting. The new services will support organizations through their AI transformation journey: from discovering AI deployments and potential vulnerabilities, to implementing secure-by-design practices across AI layers, to governance guidance for a constantly evolving regulatory landscape. The new services build on IBM Consulting's experience helping hundreds of clients worldwide on AI strategy and governance, including Nationwide Building Society and e&. To provide AWS clients with increased value and convenience, is now also available on AWS data center in India with enhanced model monitoring capabilities. Today's new capabilities and integrations give businesses the comprehensive governance and security they need to thrive in the agentic AI era. The innovations also dovetail with IBM's broader suite of IBM watsonx AI solutions, built to help companies accelerate the impact of generative AI, responsibly and securely. About IBM IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs, and gain a competitive edge in their industries. Thousands of governments and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM's hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently, and securely. IBM's breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM's long-standing commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity, and service. Visit for more information. Media contacts: Michele Brancati Communications, IBM Software [email protected] Kevin Zawacki Communications, IBM Software [email protected] SOURCE IBM
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
IBM Introduces Industry-First Software to Unify Agentic Governance and Security
New IBM integrations to help businesses keep their agentic AI – and other generative AI systems –secured and responsible at scale Enterprises can red team agents, audit agents, detect shadow agents, and more ARMONK, N.Y., June 18, 2025 /CNW/ -- Today, as enterprises scale AI agents across their organizations, IBM (NYSE: IBM) is announcing the industry's first software to bring AI security and AI governance teams together and provide a unified view of enterprises' risk posture. The new capabilities enhance and integrate and Guardium AI Security to help clients keep their AI systems, including agents, secured and responsible at scale. is IBM's end-to-end AI governance tool and Guardium AI Security is IBM's tool for securing AI models, data, and usage. "AI agents are set to revolutionize enterprise productivity, but the very benefits of AI agents can also present a challenge," said Ritika Gunnar, General Manager, Data and AI, IBM. "When these autonomous systems aren't properly governed or secured, they can carry steep consequences." Today's new offerings include: Integrating and Automating Agentic AI Security IBM is enhancing the integration of IBM Guardium AI Security and providing enterprises with the first unified solution to manage security and governance risks associated with AI use cases. The integration supports users' processes to validate compliance standards against 12 different frameworks, including the EU AI Act and ISO 42001. IBM is also introducing new capabilities to Guardium AI Security through a collaboration with including the ability to detect new AI use cases in cloud environments, code repositories, and embedded systems –providing broad visibility and protection in an increasingly decentralized AI ecosystem. Once identified, IBM Guardium AI Security can automatically trigger appropriate governance workflows from Recent updates to IBM Guardium AI Security also include automated red teaming to help enterprises detect and fix vulnerabilities and misconfigurations across AI use cases. And to help mitigate risks such as code injection, sensitive data exposure, and data leakage, the tool enables users to define custom security policies that analyze both input and output prompts. These features are available now in IBM Guardium AI Security, and their integration with will roll out throughout the remainder of the year. "The future of AI depends on how well we secure it today. Embedding security from the start is essential to protecting data, supporting compliance obligations, and building lasting trust," said Suja Viswesan, Vice President, Security and Runtime Products, IBM. "One of the biggest challenges for security teams is translating incidents and compliance violations into quantifiable business risk. The rapid adoption of AI and agentic AI amplifies this issue," said Jennifer Glenn, Research Director for the IDC Security and Trust Group. "Unifying AI governance with AI security gives organizations the necessary context to find and prioritize risks, as well as the information to clearly communicate the consequences of not addressing them." Enhanced Agentic AI Evaluation and Lifecycle Governance IBM can now monitor and manage AI agents across their entire lifecycle, from development to deployment. Evaluation nodes can be built directly into agents, allowing users to carefully monitor metrics like answer relevance, context relevance, and faithfulness – and help identify the root cause of poor performance. Planned future capabilities also include agent onboarding risk assessment, agent audit trails, and an agentic tool catalogue, which are expected to be available June 27. Off-the-Shelf Compliance Capabilities IBM Compliance Accelerators provide select pre-loaded regulations, standards, and frameworks from around the globe, enabling users to identify relevant obligations and map them onto their own AI use cases. Content covers key regulations like the EU AI Act, the U.S. Federal Reserve's SR 11-7, and New York City Local Law 144, along with global standards like ISO/IEC 42001 and frameworks like the NIST AI RMF. Compliance Accelerators is available now as an add-on. Expertise to Scale AI Responsibly To help clients scale AI responsibly, IBM Consulting Cybersecurity Services is introducing a new set of services that brings together data security platforms, like IBM Guardium AI Security, with deep AI technology and domain consulting. The new services will support organizations through their AI transformation journey: from discovering AI deployments and potential vulnerabilities, to implementing secure-by-design practices across AI layers, to governance guidance for a constantly evolving regulatory landscape. The new services build on IBM Consulting's experience helping hundreds of clients worldwide on AI strategy and governance, including Nationwide Building Society and e&. To provide AWS clients with increased value and convenience, is now also available on AWS data center in India with enhanced model monitoring capabilities. Today's new capabilities and integrations give businesses the comprehensive governance and security they need to thrive in the agentic AI era. The innovations also dovetail with IBM's broader suite of IBM watsonx AI solutions, built to help companies accelerate the impact of generative AI, responsibly and securely. About IBMIBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs, and gain a competitive edge in their industries. Thousands of governments and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM's hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently, and securely. IBM's breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM's long-standing commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity, and service. Visit for more information. Statements regarding IBM's future direction and intent are subject to change or withdrawal without notice, and represent goals and objectives only. 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Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
IBM Acquires AI Startup Seek And Launches $500M-Backed Watsonx AI Labs In NYC To Tackle Data Innovation With Agentic Intelligence
IBM (NYSE:IBM) announced Monday that it acquired Seek AI, a New York City-based artificial intelligence startup specializing in natural language data querying, as part of a larger push into agentic AI development. The acquisition coincides with the launch of Watsonx AI Labs. According to IBM, Seek AI's software will become a foundational part of the lab's technological framework. Founded in 2021 by former data scientist Sarah Nagy, Seek AI builds tools that allow users to interact with complex datasets using natural language prompts, automatically converting them into structured query language queries and generating insights, TechCrunch reports. Don't Miss: Maker of the $60,000 foldable home has 3 factory buildings, 600+ houses built, and big plans to solve housing — Invest where it hurts — and help millions heal:. IBM said in the statement that Seek AI's natural language platform will be integrated into its AI development ecosystem, enabling startups and partners to build applications with conversational data capabilities. The newly launched Watsonx AI Labs is located in Manhattan's Flatiron District at One Madison, where IBM says it plans to build and test next-generation AI systems with engineers, researchers, and startups. According to IBM, the lab will co-create enterprise-ready AI applications spanning cybersecurity, customer service, and open-source frameworks. The facility will also focus on domain-specific AI solutions and prioritize responsible governance, a rising concern among enterprise adopters. New York City's growing role in AI development factored heavily into IBM's decision to base the lab there. According to Tech: NYC, the city hosts over 2,000 AI startups and experienced a 25% increase in AI workforce growth from 2022 to 2023. Since 2019, AI startups in NYC have collectively raised $27 billion in funding. IBM mentioned in the statement that it also plans to collaborate with local universities and research institutions to nurture future talent and expand its innovation footprint. Trending: Wall Street's Missing This AI Surgical Tech — You Don't Have To. Seek AI had previously secured nearly $10 million in backing from investors such as Battery Ventures, Conviction Partners, and NJP Ventures, according to TechCrunch. Once the acquisition is finalized, IBM says the startup will relocate its operations to One Madison, aligning itself physically and strategically with IBM's flagship Manhattan-based Watsonx AI Labs. 'By anchoring this mission in New York City, we are investing in a diverse, world‑class talent pool and a vibrant community whose innovations have long shaped the tech landscape,' Ritika Gunnar, IBM's general manager of data and AI, said in the said that it will provide select startups inside the lab with mentorship, access to technical talent, and financial support through its $500 million Enterprise AI Venture Fund. These startups will be able to test, refine, and deploy AI applications built with tools like Seek AI's natural language platform. Companies successfully building enterprise-ready solutions may be eligible for long-term partnership and global amplification via IBM Ventures. Julie Samuels, president and CEO of Tech: NYC, said in IBM's statement that the move underscores New York's strength as an innovation hub and a magnet for enterprise AI development. She added that the initiative could be transformative for local communities and the broader tech economy. With Seek AI's technology now in-house and the Watsonx AI Labs underway, IBM appears committed to shaping the future of enterprise AI from the epicenter of one of the world's most dynamic cities. Read Next: Here's what Americans think you need to be considered wealthy. Image: Shutterstock Up Next: Transform your trading with Benzinga Edge's one-of-a-kind market trade ideas and tools. Click now to access unique insights that can set you ahead in today's competitive market. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? IBM (IBM): Free Stock Analysis Report This article IBM Acquires AI Startup Seek And Launches $500M-Backed Watsonx AI Labs In NYC To Tackle Data Innovation With Agentic Intelligence originally appeared on © 2025 Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
IBM Unveils watsonx AI Labs: The Ultimate Accelerator for AI Builders, Startups and Enterprises in New York City
New AI initiative will co-create gen AI solutions with IBM clients, nurture NYC talent, advance enterprise AI implementations NEW YORK, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced watsonx AI Labs, a new, developer-first innovation hub in New York City, designed to supercharge AI builders and accelerate AI adoption at scale. watsonx AI Labs connects IBM's enterprise resources and expertise with the next generation of AI developers in order to build breakthrough AI applications for business. Located in the heart of Manhattan at IBM's new offices at One Madison, watsonx AI Labs extends IBM's global network of engineering labs, bringing together IBM researchers and engineers in a collaborative hub dedicated to co-creating and advancing meaningful, agentic AI solutions. The lab will work side-by-side with startups, scale-ups, and the world's largest enterprises to help clients unlock real-world value from their AI. The lab benefits from – and helps fuel – New York City's status as a global AI hub. New York City has more than 2,000 AI startups, and its AI workforce grew by nearly 25% from 2022 to 2023, according to Tech:NYC. Since 2019, more than 1,000 AI-related companies in New York City have raised $27 billion in funding. Also today, continuing its commitment to the local startup ecosystem, IBM announced it will acquire expertise and license technology from Seek AI, the New York City-based startup building AI agents to harness enterprise data. Seek AI helps businesses leverage agentic AI to mine value from enterprise data, and their expertise will serve as a foundational part of watsonx AI Labs. "This isn't your typical corporate lab. watsonx AI Labs is where the best AI developers gain access to world-class engineers and resources and build new businesses and applications that will reshape AI for the enterprise," said Ritika Gunnar, General Manager, Data & AI, IBM. "By anchoring this mission in New York City, we are investing in a diverse, world‑class talent pool and a vibrant community whose innovations have long shaped the tech landscape." "IBM's launch of watsonx AI Labs signals a transformative investment in New York's innovation ecosystem. By bringing together world-class engineering talent, emerging startups, and deep enterprise expertise right here in the heart of the city, this initiative strengthens New York's position as a global hub for responsible and cutting-edge AI development," said Julie Samuels, President and CEO of Tech:NYC. "It's a win for our tech sector, communities, workforce, and economy. We're thrilled to see IBM betting big on the extraordinary talent and entrepreneurial spirit that make this city so unique." The lab seeks to tap into New York City's rich technology landscape by attracting local talent, pursuing collaborations with local universities and research institutions, and supporting local entrepreneurs. Consistent with IBM's long-standing investment in New York State, over the next five years, local startups that successfully launch AI enterprise solutions at the lab will have access to technical experts, mentorship and amplification, as well as potential investment from IBM Ventures and its global $500M Enterprise AI Venture Fund. "Building a foundational part of watsonx AI Labs allows us to pair our expertise building data agents with IBM's engineering depth to solve clients' toughest AI challenges," said Sarah Nagy, CEO of Seek AI. "We're excited to tackle these challenges here in New York City, where Seek AI was founded and the AI talent and innovation ecosystem is thriving." watsonx AI Labs will focus on co-creation of domain‑specific AI solutions to solve enterprises' most complex challenges – from customer service and supply‑chain optimization to cybersecurity, responsible AI governance, and open-source AI. To learn more about participating in the watsonx AI Labs, visit About IBMIBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs, and gain a competitive edge in their industries. Thousands of governments and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM's hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently, and securely. IBM's breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM's long-standing commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity, and service. Visit for more information. 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