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• Shadow IT management. The browser provides visibility into SaaS usage and helps mitigate shadow IT activity through web activity monitoring, browser extension tracking, domain blocking, and a comprehensive activity log.
• Browser data loss prevention (DLP) elements. DLP elements restrict camera, microphone, file downloads, and clipboard access to prevent data capture and exfiltration on untrusted websites. This helps organizations limit uncontrolled data movement and reduce the risk of data leaks.
• Secure browsing capabilities. The browser enhances security through IP anonymization to hide the user’s address as well as web threat protection that blocks malicious or deceptive websites before they load. Category-based DNS filtering further restricts access to websites based on predefined categories for safer browsing.
• SaaS access control. The NordLayer Browser secures access through single sign-on (SSO) and multi-factor authentication (MFA) to prevent unauthorized access and maintain compliance. A dedicated IP feature enables IP-based control for internal and SaaS applications, while administrators can configure access to internal websites via a private gateway with a fixed, allowlisted IP address for secure connectivity.
• Zero-trust browsing. The browser securely manages how the browser traffic flows and what users can access. It routes traffic through approved gateways, provides secure tunnels to private resources, and enables security administrators to allow or block connections to internal and cloud services.

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• 93% of IT leaders are deploying GenAI, but only 23% of consumers trust companies that use AI to handle their data.
• Friction at sign-up, login, and onboarding is causing customer abandonment and revenue loss, with 68% of consumers switching due to website issues.
• 69% of consumers trust companies more when MFA (multi factor authentication) is used, 68% say the same about passkeys.

 

Thales today released the 2026 Digital Trust Index, one of the most comprehensive global studies of digital trust. Surveying more than 15,000 consumers, business partners, and IT decision makers across 13 industries, the research reveals that digital trust is won or lost during sign-up, login, and throughout the lifecycle of personal data handling.

 

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Consumer Trust is Won or Lost at Login
For consumers, digital trust often begins at login. Yet, 57% reported problems accessing a website in the past year, and 68% abandoned or switched providers due to slow performance or complicated sign-up processes. When access feels too slow or intrusive, 33% switch to a competitor or abandon the attempt, while 36% delay engagement or look for alternative channels.

 

Consumers are not demanding speed at the expense of security. Forty-five percent say they prefer stronger security checks, even if sign-ups take longer, compared to 22% who favor faster access with lighter protections. Familiar safeguards help build confidence, with 69% saying multifactor authentication increases trust and 68% saying the same about passkeys. Still, only 16% say they clearly understand how companies collect and use their personal data.

 

 

AI Adoption Outpaces Trust
As organizations accelerate their use of generative AI, 93% of IT leaders say they are already using, deploying or planning AI initiatives. Yet consumer confidence has not kept pace: only 23% say they trust companies to use AI responsibly with their data, while 77% remain concerned about AI agents acting on their behalf online.

 

 

Trust Gaps Widen as Banking Pulls Ahead
The 2026 Digital Trust Index shows the gap between the most trusted sectors and the rest widening sharply. Banking stands out as the clear trusted sector at 57% (up from 44% in 2025), making it the only industry where more than two in five consumers feel comfortable sharing personal information online. Most other sectors continue to operate in a trust deficit, where the disconnect between what organizations believe they deliver and what users actually experience drives abandonment, time-consuming workarounds, and increased risk.

 

 

Beyond banking’s clear lead, the rest of the sectors fall well behind in consumer confidence. Government services rank second at 40%, followed by healthcare at 35%. Trust declines sharply beyond these top sectors, with insurance (23%) and education (15%) forming a distant second tier. Consumer-facing industries score much lower, including retail (10%), social media (9%), entertainment (7%), and hospitality (6%), while news media (5%), logistics (4%), and automotive (3%) rank at the bottom. Overall, consumers place the greatest online trust in sectors responsible for managing sensitive personal data and essential services, while entertainment, media, and platform companies face lower confidence.

 

 

Friction Fuels Delays and Risk for Partners
For business partner users, access reliability directly affects project delivery and revenue. Onboarding remains inconsistent as only 22% receive login credentials immediately, and just 30% get full permissions on first access, creating delays that ripple across sales cycles and customer commitments. When official processes lag, risky workarounds emerge. Sixty-six percent admit to sharing or borrowing credentials, often because of slow provisioning, creating hidden security debt and increased breach risk.

 

 

IT Leaders See the Risk but Struggle to Close the Gap
The 2026 Digital Trust Index shows IT leaders recognize the importance of modern authentication. Eighty-seven percent say offering passkeys is important, yet only 49% currently do so. This gap represents both risk and opportunity as consumers expect stronger, seamless security.

 

 

“The 2026 Digital Trust Index shows that as AI adoption is accelerating, trust is struggling to keep pace,” said Danny DeVreeze, Vice President of Identity and Access Management at Thales. “When AI simply helps people work faster, confidence is high. But when AI starts acting autonomously and making decisions or interacting with systems on a user’s behalf, people begin asking harder questions about security, control, and accountability.”

 

 

Architecting Access as Business Strategy
The Digital Trust Index 2026 shows that identity and access management are commercial levers, not back-office functions. Trust improves when authentication and permissions are reliable, adaptive, and clearly explained. When they are slow or opaque, abandonment rises, credential sharing spreads, and revenue leaks. Organizations that modernize authentication, limit unnecessary data collection, provide permission visibility, and deploy AI transparently will be best positioned to compete in an increasingly digital and AI-driven economy.

 

 

Methodology
The research was conducted by Vanson Bourne in January–February 2026, surveying 14,300 consumers, 1,300 partner users and 200 IT decision makers across the USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, UK, France, Germany, Netherlands, the UAE, South Africa, Singapore, Japan and Australia.

 

 

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 helps address several major challenges: sovereignty, security, sustainability and inclusion.

 

 

The Group allocates €4.5 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 85,000 employees in 65 countries. In 2025, the Group generated sales of €22.1 billion.

 

 

 

 

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ExaGrid^®, the world’s largest independent backup storage vendor providing Tiered Backup Storage with the most Comprehensive Security and AI-Powered Retention Time-Lock for Ransomware Recovery, today announced that it has been nominated in 11 categories for the annual Network Computing Awards.

 

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ExaGrid has become a finalist in the following categories:

 

• Data Protection Product of the Year
• The Return On Investment Award
• Air Gapped Ransomware Recovery Product of the Year
• Storage Product of the Year
• Hardware Product of the Year
• The Customer Service Award
• Enterprise Product of the Year
• New Product of the Year
• Product of the Year
• Company of the Year

 

Additionally, ExaGrid is nominated for the “Bench Tested Product of the Year” award determined by judges after an independent product review of the ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage SSD and HDD appliances with AI-Powered Retention Time-Lock for Ransomware Recovery.

 

Voting to determine the winner in each category is underway now and closes on May 14, 2026. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in London on May 21, 2026.

 

 

“ExaGrid is the largest independent backup storage company in the industry and is committed to offering the best backup storage product that meets all the requirements that midmarket to large enterprise organizations need for their backup storage. ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage offers the fastest backup and restore performance to keep users productive, a scale-out architecture that keeps backup windows fixed-length as data grows, and the most comprehensive security with ransomware recovery,” said Bill Andrews, President and CEO of ExaGrid. “We are honored to be nominated for the Network Computing Awards 2026, and we look forward to the awards ceremony in May.”

 

 

About ExaGrid
ExaGrid provides Tiered Backup Storage with a unique disk-cache Landing Zone, long-term retention repository, scale-out architecture, and comprehensive security features, including AI-Powered Retention Time-Lock to recover from a ransomware attack. ExaGrid’s Landing Zone provides for the fastest backups, restores, and instant VM recoveries. The Repository Tier offers the lowest cost for long-term retention. ExaGrid’s scale-out architecture includes full appliances and ensures a fixed-length backup window as data grows, eliminating expensive forklift upgrades and forced product obsolescence. ExaGrid offers the only two-tiered backup storage approach with a non-network-facing tier (tiered air gap), delayed deletes, and immutable objects to recover from ransomware attacks.

 

 

ExaGrid has physical sales and pre-sales systems engineers in the following countries: Argentina, Australia, Benelux, Brazil, Canada, Chile, CIS, Colombia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Nordics, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, and other regions.

 

 

Visit us at exagrid.com or connect with us on LinkedIn. See what our customers have to say about their own ExaGrid experiences and learn why they now spend significantly less time on backup storage in our customer success stories. ExaGrid is proud of our +81 NPS score!

 

 

ExaGrid is a registered trademark of ExaGrid Systems, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

 

 

 

 

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Global technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) today announced a three-year agreement with Azule Energy to continue and expand the use of its enterprise digital platform across Azule’s operations in Angola. The platform will help Azule drive more consistent execution, accelerate decision-making, and support reliable energy delivery across its portfolio.

 

Azule Energy — a joint venture of bp and Eni and the largest independent energy producer in Angola — operates some of the region’s most complex assets. The agreement builds on two years of Delfi™ use within Azule’s reservoir organization, where the platform supports reservoir studies, modelling, simulation, and well planning workflows, and supports enterprise-scale digital integration by connecting reservoir workflows with broader operational data environments over time.

 

 

“Azule operates large, complex energy assets where execution reliability and consistency matter,” said ND Maduemezia, president, Europe and Africa, SLB. “This agreement expands the use of an enterprise digital platform that connects workflows and data, strengthening and accelerating decision-making and improving execution predictability in support of reliable energy delivery in Angola.”

 

 

The agreement reflects a move to enterprise-scale digital operations, enabled by SLB’s digital platform and cloud-based capabilities. Delivery is supported through the SLB Luanda Performance Center, which enables digital solutions to be deployed and sustained locally.

 

 

The platform supports key workflows across Azule’s reservoir and planning activities, with integration into broader operational data environments over time. It also positions Azule to rapidly adopt new digital and AI-enabled technologies as they emerge, enabling continuous performance improvement.

 

 

Early deployments demonstrate impact: integrated workflows, including DrillPlan™ coherent well planning and engineering solutions, have cut planning cycles from days to hours while increasing automation and minimizing manual coordination.

 

 

The enterprise platform reinforces execution consistency across Azule’s large, mature operations, where operational discipline is central to sustaining performance.

 

 

Key Points:

 

 

• SLB announced a three-year agreement with Azule Energy, a joint venture of bp and Eni, to continue and expand the use of its Delfi™ digital platform across Azule’s operations in Angola.
• The agreement supports execution consistency across large, mature energy operations, reinforcing reliable energy delivery.
• Early deployments show operational impact, with integrated well planning workflows, including DrillPlan™, reducing planning cycles from days to hours and increasing automation.

 

 

About SLB

 

SLB (NYSE: SLB) is a global technology company that has driven energy innovation for 100 years. With a global footprint in more than 100 countries and employees representing almost twice as many nationalities, we work each day on innovating oil and gas, delivering digital at scale, decarbonizing industries, and developing and scaling new energy systems that accelerate the energy transition. Find out more at slb.com.

 

 

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CORRECTION…by Lenovo

 

Last paragraph before boilerplate should read: “David is not only a global figure across football, business, and culture, but is someone who understands the power of innovation to transform the world. That makes him the perfect partner to help us demonstrate how Smarter AI can drive better life and more efficient work for all.”

 

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The updated release reads:

 

LENOVO ANNOUNCES GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP WITH DAVID BECKHAM

 

 

Lenovo today announced a global partnership with David Beckham, bringing together one of the world’s most recognized cultural figures and one of the world’s leading technology companies.

 

 

The collaboration builds on Lenovo’s expanding role in global football, including its position as the Official Technology Partner of FIFA World Cup 2026™ and the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™. This first of its kind Lenovo partnership will see David Beckham participating in Lenovo’s work on sports-focused AI-driven solutions that are transforming the game for clubs, players, officials, and fans, specifically related to improving performance for teams, creating better experiences for fans, enabling more efficient operations, and driving new revenue streams through AI-driven innovation.

 

 

As someone who runs his own businesses, David Beckham brings a perspective that resonates well beyond the pitch. Whether it’s the professional managing their day from a single device, the small business owner trying to do more with less, or the enterprise rethinking how entire teams work, David Beckham will help bring to life the idea at the heart of the collaboration: that the right technology, powered by AI, can help anyone operate at their best.

 

 

David Beckham will also feature in Lenovo’s upcoming global marketing campaign, due to go live in May, one month before the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

 

 

Commenting on the partnership, David Beckham said:

 

 

“Lenovo is a global leader with a proven track record on the world’s biggest stages. I am proud to partner with Lenovo for the FIFA World Cup and beyond. Football will always be defined by talent, instinct, hard work and the unforgettable moments that make the game special. Now AI and data are helping us to understand the sport more deeply – shaping how players and coaches prepare and how fans connect with the game. I look forward to learning more about Lenovo’s cutting-edge work which is opening up new ideas and expanding access to the game.”

 

 

Lenovo CEO & Chairman Yuanqing Yang added:

 

 

“David is not only a global figure across football, business, and culture, but is someone who understands the power of innovation to transform the world. That makes him the perfect partner to help us demonstrate how Smarter AI can drive better life and more efficient work for all.” 

 

 

About Lenovo

 

 

Lenovo is a US$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). To find out more visit https://www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.

 

 

 

 

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• Esri and RoboGarden have signed an MOU to explore strategic collaboration that broadens access to modern GIS and geomatics education.
• RoboGarden, a Canadian EdTech company, offers gamified and scalable digital learning solutions for academic institutions, governments, and industry.
• The MOU outlines joint exploration of academic pathways, improved regional coordination, and potential creation of a Geospatial & Geomatics Virtual Academy.
• The agreement focuses on enhancing digital learning delivery, expanding localized e-learning opportunities, and supporting global workforce development in high-demand technology fields.
• To stay informed about Esri’s education initiatives and resources, visit esri.com/en-us/industries/education/overview.

 

Esri, the global leader in geographic information system (GIS) technology, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with RoboGarden Inc. The MOU is aimed at expanding geospatial and geomatics education, improving academic collaboration, and strengthening global workforce readiness.

 

Specifically, this new agreement establishes a framework for Esri and RoboGarden to evaluate new approaches for scalable digital learning, regional responsiveness, and curriculum-aligned academic pathways. The MOU’s four strategic objectives include: creation of a geospatial and geomatics virtual academy, stronger regional execution and responsiveness, academic partnership pathways, and localized esri e-learning opportunities. Organizations across industries will benefit from this initiative, such as business, government agencies, academia, as well as individual learners seeking job-ready skills in GIS.

 

 

“Esri’s MOU with RoboGarden creates an important opportunity to explore new models for academic collaboration, digital learning delivery, and regional access that can help prepare the next generation of geospatial professionals,” said Esri President, Jack Dangermond.

 

 

“This MOU represents a strategic step toward reimagining how hands on and practical geospatial/geomatics skills are developed and delivered at scale,” said Mohamed Elhabiby, Co-Founder and President of RoboGarden Inc. “By exploring a virtual academy on the RoboGarden platform, deeper academic collaboration, and localized digital learning pathways, we are laying the foundation for accessible, practical, and globally relevant GIS education that better serves institutions, industries, and learners worldwide.”

 

 

To learn more about Esri’s education solutions and geospatial learning resources, visit esri.com/en-us/industries/education/overview.

 

 

About Esri

 

 

Esri, the global market leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, location intelligence, and mapping, helps customers unlock the full potential of data to improve operational and business results. Founded in 1969 in Redlands, California, USA, Esri software is deployed in hundreds of thousands of organizations globally, including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, nonprofit institutions, and universities. Esri has regional offices, international distributors, and partners providing local support in over 100 countries on six continents. With its pioneering commitment to geospatial technology and analytics, Esri engineers the most innovative solutions that leverage a geographic approach to solving some of the world’s most complex problems by placing them in the crucial context of location. Visit us at esri.com.

 

 

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From shopping sprees to post-shopping pit stops, every mother-daughter outing comes with its own set of negotiations  especially when food is involved. One suggests a quick bite, the other questions the timing. No prizes for guessing who’s who.

Leaning into this familiar banter, KFC India’s new campaign film, introduces the all–new Crispy ShaWOWrma wrap a WOW twist to the familiar favourite. Starring the much-loved on-screen duo Priyamani and Ashlesha Thakur, the film captures this dynamic perfectly.  

 

As the two finish up a shopping spree, Ashlesha casually suggests a quick KFC stop  only to be met with a skeptical “KFC? Abhi?” from mom Priyamani. What follows is a series of “haan” & “naa”, dramatic reactions & a very firm refusal, which even catches Colonel Sander’s attention.

 

But Priyamani’s resistance doesn’t last long. One bite of the all–new Crispy ShaWOWrma wrap is all it takes to flip mumma’s “naa” into a very enthusiastic “haan”.   

 

 

 

Mayuresh Dubhashi, Chief Creative Officer, FCB Neo said, 

 

The all–new menu item is KFC’s twist on the familiar favourite. The KFC Crispy ShaWOWrma Wrap comes with a deliciously toasted tortilla wrap, loaded with KFC’s iconic crispy Peri-Peri chicken strips, creamy shawarma mayo, fresh lettuce & tangy pickled Mediterranean veggies.

 

Priced starting at just INR 169, the all–new Crispy ShaWOWrma Wrap is available across all 1300 KFC restaurants in India for dine-in & takeaway, as well as  via the KFC app, website (https://online.kfc.co.in/) or via leading food delivery apps.