1, Oct 2026
IBM Elects Frank Baker to its Board of Directors
ARMONK, N.Y., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The IBM (NYSE: IBM) board of directors has elected Frank Baker to the board, effective October 1, 2026.
Frank Baker, 53, is a Co-founder and the Managing Partner of Siris Capital Group, LLC (“Siris”). Siris is a leading private equity firm that has deployed more than $9 billion of equity capital since inception across technology, telecommunications, and data-focused companies.
Arvind Krishna, IBM chairman, president and chief executive officer, said: “We are excited to welcome Frank Baker to our Board of Directors. I look forward to the perspective and insight Frank will bring as we advance our long-term vision and drive enterprise‑wide transformation through technology both for our clients and across IBM. His deep expertise, proven leadership, and strategy-driven mindset will strengthen our business and further deliver significant value to our shareholders.”
Mr. Baker oversees Siris’ portfolio and leads its investment strategy, driving value creation in established technology companies with mission-critical products and services that are navigating technology changes. His leadership and passion for development have been instrumental in driving the firm’s success.
Prior to Siris, he was a Managing Director at Ripplewood Holdings and began his career in mergers and acquisitions at Goldman Sachs. He currently serves as a trustee of the University of Chicago, Chairman of the Board of the Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center, and trustee of Deerfield Academy.
Born and raised near Detroit, Michigan, Mr. Baker holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a B.A. in economics from the University of Chicago.
Contact:
Erin McElwee
347-920-6825
Erin.McElwee@ibm.com
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1, Oct 2026
Diego Mesa Puyo takes over as CEO and Chairperson of the Global Environment Facility
- First term for the former Colombian Minister of Energy and Mines aligns with global push to 2030 environmental goals
- Country pledges to Global Environment Facility ninth replenishment grow to over $4 billion
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Colombian-Canadian economist and sustainable development expert Diego Mesa Puyo today took up his new role as CEO and Chairperson of the Global Environment Facility (GEF), beginning a four-year term at the helm of the world’s largest public funder for the environment. His mandate coincides with the 2026–2030 GEF-9 funding cycle, backed by over $4.3 billion in initial donor pledges to protect and restore the global environment, including a new pledge of £330 million announced last week by the UK government.
“We have a global responsibility to protect nature and the environment while propelling sustainable economic growth. Achieving the 2030 goals requires bringing development and environmental action together,” said Mesa Puyo. “The GEF is uniquely positioned within the global financial architecture to bring governments, investors and communities together to deliver global environmental benefits that last, and I am honored and delighted to get started on this work today.”
“Investing in nature is investing in resilience and sustainable development for people and planet,” Mesa Puyo continued. “Donor governments have been generous in prioritizing this work through our more than $4 billion replenishment in GEF-9, and I am ready to take this forward alongside our exceptional Secretariat team and with our partners around the globe.”
Mesa Puyo is an international expert in energy policy, economic development, resilience, and sustainability, who most recently served as Deputy Chief of the Climate Policy Division at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He served as Minister of Energy and Mines during Colombia’s 2018–2022 administration, leading one of Latin America’s most ambitious energy transition agendas mobilizing more than $3 billion in private investment.
At the GEF, his tenure will focus on the priorities the GEF’s member countries have agreed for the sprint to 2030 environmental goals: scaling integrated solutions, expanding blended finance, strengthening whole-of-government and whole-of-society approaches, and improving institutional effectiveness. The GEF-9 funding period will also deepen support for Least Developed Countries and Small Island Developing States and expand engagement with Indigenous Peoples and local communities.
Mesa Puyo holds a master’s degree in economics from McGill University, a bachelor’s degree in economics from Concordia University, and has held the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) designation since 2012. He succeeds Claude Gascon, who returns to his role as Director of Strategy and Operations after serving as Interim CEO and Chairperson.
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1, Oct 2026
KSAT Advances Global Lunar Communications Network
Construction is progressing near Yuma, Arizona, on KSAT’s third lunar communications ground station
DENVER, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT), a leading provider of ground station networks and satellite operations, today announced continued progress on KSAT Lunar, the world’s first commercial lunar communications network.
Construction is progressing at KSAT’s site near Yuma, Arizona, marking the first 20-meter antenna in the United States to serve the KSAT Lunar network, designed to provide continuous lunar communications coverage. The new site complements systems nearing completion in Western Australia and rapidly progressing in Spain, demonstrating KSAT’s steady progress.
The Arizona site was selected following a rigorous evaluation of environmental, technical, and economic factors to identify the optimal location capable of providing reliable and resilient communications services for robotic and human spaceflight missions. This location can accommodate additional antennas to satisfy future demand as the lunar economy grows.
KSAT announced its investment in a dedicated lunar communications network in March 2022 and subsequently procured three 20-meter-diameter antennas designed to meet NASA’s Lunar Exploration Ground Sites (LEGS) specifications. “KSAT is demonstrating that we can turn our vision of the lunar economy into operational reality,” said Dan Adams, General Manager of KSAT, Inc. “With all three sites advancing steadily, KSAT is on track to deliver a global lunar communications network in time to support NASA, international partners, and commercial customers as lunar activity accelerates.”
Testing will soon begin at KSAT’s site in Western Australia, while assembly of the 20-meter antenna is underway in Spain. In Arizona, site preparation and foundation developments are in-work, keeping progress on track.
Together, the three strategically positioned sites will form a global network designed to provide reliable, resilient, and continuous communications connectivity between the Moon and Earth.
About KSAT Lunar:
KSAT Lunar is the world’s first commercial end-to-end solution for every stage of lunar mission operations. Supported by KSAT’s lunar ground network, with 20-meter-class dedicated antennas, KSAT will meet the increasing demand for reliable, high-bandwidth communications for lunar and cis-lunar missions. The technical capabilities of our services encompass a comprehensive range of state-of-the-art equipment and advanced functionalities designed to ensure seamless communication, robust data transmission, and efficient control of spacecraft operations. KSAT’s Lunar capability is compliant with NASA’s Lunar Exploration Ground Segment (LEGS) specification for full transmit and receive in X- and Ka-band.
About KSAT:
Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) is the leading provider of Ground Station Services, Earth Observation Services, and Satellite Operations Services. KSAT operates the largest commercial satellite ground station network worldwide, including facilities in Svalbard and Antarctica. KSAT delivers mission-critical infrastructure for customers in government, civil, and commercial space in the United States, as well as the global space industry.
Media Contact:
Miri Casey, Marketing & PR Lead of KSAT Inc.
Miri.Casey@ksat,no
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1, Oct 2026
Ondo Finance Announces Expansion of Ondo Intelligent Portfolios to Seven With New Magnificent 7, AI and Targeted Portfolios
Four new Ondo-designed portfolios join three powered by BlackRock, each combining multiple assets in a single onchain token with transparent holdings.
TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — October 1, 2026 – Ondo Finance today announced four new Ondo-designed portfolios, expanding Ondo Intelligent Portfolios to seven offerings. The new portfolios join the three initial portfolios powered by BlackRock and give non-US investors onchain access to some of the markets most closely watched themes, from big tech and artificial intelligence to income.
This expanded lineup includes MAG7Xon, which pairs the Magnificent 7 with crypto; BRAINon, a portfolio of AI leaders, YLD5on, which targets 5% income; and YLD8on which targets 8% income. Each portfolio combines multiple assets in a single onchain token, with transparent holdings and pragmatic rebalancing. Investors get diversified exposure in one position.
This expansion marks an early step in a generational shift in how the world invests. It brings more institutional asset allocation expertise onchain and expands who can access it. All seven portfolios are available today to eligible investors on Ethereum and BNB Chain through leading wallets, exchanges and DeFI apps.
This product line will continue to expand, with additional onchain portfolios over time.
About Ondo Finance
Ondo Finance is a blockchain-based platform focused on tokenizing real-world assets and bringing institutional-quality financial products onchain. By bridging traditional finance and decentralized infrastructure, Ondo aims to make capital markets more accessible, transparent, and efficient.
About Ondo Global Markets
Ondo Global Markets is an issuance and redemption platform for tokenized publicly traded U.S. stocks and ETFs. It enables investors outside the United States to gain economic exposure to these assets by minting, transferring, and redeeming securities-backed tokens. Each token is fully backed by the corresponding stock or ETF (together with cash in transit).
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1, Oct 2026
IGNITE Social Enterprise Issues Statement on Corporate Independence
HONG KONG, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — IGNITE Social Enterprise (“IGNITE”) today issued a statement clarifying its corporate standing and independence, following inquiries and media commentary referencing other direct-selling companies.
IGNITE is an independently incorporated direct-selling enterprise headquartered in Hong Kong. IGNITE confirms that it is a separate legal entity with its own distinct corporate governance, ownership structure, and executive management. IGNITE is not a subsidiary, parent, affiliate, franchisee, licensee, or representative of QNET, nor does either company have legal authority to act for, bind, or represent the other.
As is common across the global direct-selling and retail industries, certain corporate executives, independent brand affiliates, and advisors affiliated with IGNITE possess prior commercial experience with other established direct-selling companies, including QNET. Under standard corporate and commercial law, an individual’s prior professional background does not establish a legal or corporate relationship between independent corporate entities.
IGNITE operates an e-commerce and direct-selling model through which registered Brand Affiliates distribute consumer products—including wellness and lifestyle products under SANAREY, SENA, and ELARA, and digital learning platforms under brAInify—earning commissions strictly tied to bona fide product sales.
“Our focus remains squarely on compliance, product quality, and creating sustainable micro-entrepreneurship opportunities in each market we enter,” said Naresh Balasubramaniam, Chief of External Operations, IGNITE Social Enterprise. “We maintain strict operational standards and adhere to local commercial regulations across all active markets.”
For further details regarding IGNITE’s corporate governance, product lines, and operational structure, please refer to the Official Corporate FAQ available at www.joinignite.com.
About IGNITE Social Enterprise
Founded in 2026 and headquartered in Hong Kong, IGNITE Social Enterprise is a global social enterprise focused on helping micro-entrepreneurs grow through a social e-commerce model combining products, digital tools, education and future-ready services.
Driven by its mission “Own Your Future,” IGNITE provides individuals with digital tools, training and wellness and lifestyle products designed to support personal growth, entrepreneurship and greater economic participation.
Media Contact
IGNITE Global Media Centre
marcomms@joinignite.com
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1, Oct 2026
HABANOS, S.A. HAS UNVEILED THE MONTECRISTO FRAGATA, A NEW TRAVEL HUMIDOR EXCLUSIVELY FOR DUTY-FREE AND TRAVEL RETAIL
Montecristo expands its legacy with a new luxury offering designed to accompany Habano aficionados on their travels around the world
HAVANA, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference, one of the leading international events for the duty-free and travel retail industry, Habanos, S.A. unveiled the Montecristo Fragata, an exclusive travel humidor created specifically for these channels.
With this launch, Montecristo strengthens its presence in a sector closely linked to travel, discovery and the search for exceptional products, offering travellers and Habano aficionados a product that combines exclusivity, craftsmanship and the unmistakable character of one of the most renowned brands in the Habanos portfolio.
A new chapter in the history of Montecristo
Founded in Havana in 1935, Montecristo is one of the most recognised and appreciated Habanos brands and an international benchmark for its distinctive flavour and presence in key markets.
The brand takes its name from *The Count of Monte Cristo*, the famous novel by Alexandre Dumas. This literary connection forms an essential part of its identity and has accompanied Montecristo since its origins, linking its legacy to the Cuban tradition and craftsmanship dedicated to the production of Habanos.
Having recently celebrated its 90th anniversary, Montecristo continues to build on its history with new milestones. MontecristoFragata now represents a new stop on that journey: a creation that connects the brand’s legacy with the very essence of travel.
The name ‘Fragata‘ itself evokes the ships that played a vital role in the story of *The Count of Monte Cristo*, where journey, discovery and destiny form an inseparable part of the narrative.
Designed for travel
MontecristoFragata was created with a clear purpose: to accompany the aficionado wherever their journey takes them, regardless of borders, languages or time zones.
The new travel humidor contains 20 Montecristo Fragata Habanos, a brand-new vitola within the brand’s portfolio, presented in the Duke format, with 54 ring gauge x 140 mm in length and the classic Montecristo blend, ranging from medium to full strength.
MontecristoFragataHabanos are crafted Totalmente a Mano con Tripa Larga– ‘Totally handmade with Long Filler’, using leaves selected from the Vuelta Abajo* area in the Pinar del Río* region, renowned for the quality of its tobacco.
Each Habano also features a special band bearing the name of the vitola, reinforcing the exclusive nature of this new offering.
Alberto Donar Cruz, Commercial Vice-President of Habanos, S.A., commented:
“Since its inception, Montecristo has embarked on a journey full of successes, and today we are marking a new milestone in that history. There could be no better setting than Cannes, at the heart of the travel retail world, to present Montecristo Fragata: a travel humidor that combines the brand’s legacy with the spirit of discovery and adventure embodied by its name. It is much more than just a new Habano; it is an invitation to embark on a sensory journey and to take an exceptional experience with you wherever your travels may lead.”
José María López, Vice-President of Habanos, S.A., said:
“We have now been marketing exclusive products for the Duty Free and Travel Retail channels for 20 years, with nearly 20 offerings designed especially for travellers who are Habanos aficionados. Montecristo Fragata continues that legacy with a product that combines the excellence and craftsmanship of Habanos with the character of one of our most renowned brands. Having celebrated its 90th anniversary, Montecristo once again demonstrates its ability to continue surprising aficionados, generation after generation, now with a product specifically designed to accompany them on their travels.”
Montecristo Fragata will be available exclusively through Duty Free & Travel Retail channels.
TASTING NOTES:
Brand: Montecristo
Factory name: Duke
Commercial name: MontecristoFragata
Dimensions: 54 ring gauge x 140 mm in length
Strength: Medium to full
Format: Parejo
Appearance: A reddish-brown Habano with a smooth, glossy wrapper. Compact and uniform in construction.
First third: A smooth, creamy draw, with woody notes and a pleasant flavour, although the characteristic intensity has not yet emerged.
Second third: A more pronounced woody aroma, with subtle smoky notes, hints of leather and a slight coffee undertone; more complex in flavour and body.
Third third: The brand’s flavours and medium-strong intensity are clearly discernible; the flavour has developed and gained in complexity.
Smoking time: Approximately 70 minutes
*P.A.O. (Protected Appellation of Origin)
Recommended Retail Price
- 64,00 USD / 55 EUR per stick
- 1,280 USD / 1100 EUR per box
*Prices may vary depending on the market
About Habanos, S.A.
Habanos, S.A. is the world leader in the marketing of premium cigars. It operates through a distribution network spanning five continents and more than 130 territories. For further information, visit www.habanos.com.
Habanos have been made ‘Totally by hand’ for over 500 years and, ever since, have set the standard worldwide
Notes for editors
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1, Oct 2026
Malaysia Aviation Group Signs SPA with Airbus for theAcquisition of Sepang Aircraft Engineering
KLIA, 1 October 2026 – Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Airbus for the acquisition of Sepang Aircraft Engineering (SAE), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Airbus Group. The proposed acquisition marks a strategicmilestone under MAG’s Long-Term Business Plan 3.0 (LTBP 3.0), supporting the Group’sstrategy to strengthen its engineering and maintenance capabilities, expand its integratedaviation services portfolio and accelerate the growth of third-party revenue.
Captain Nasaruddin A. Bakar, President and Group Chief Executive Officer of MAG, said,“It has been a challenging year for the aviation industry, with a constantly changing globalenvironment, volatile fuel prices putting immense pressure on the sector, and challenges that have tested us in many ways. Against this backdrop, as we execute LTBP 3.0, weremain focused on making disciplined investments in areas where we see a clear pathwayto sustainable value creation. This means being deliberate about where we deploy capitaland prioritising opportunities that strengthen our core businesses, diversify revenue andsupport the Group’s long-term growth aspirations.
The proposed acquisition reflects this approach. It builds on our established engineeringand maintenance foundations, positioning MAG to capture opportunities in the growingMRO market and meet increasing third-party demand. SAE further complements MAB Engineering’s existing capabilities through its A320 expertise, dedicated paint hangar andspecialised component repair services, while building on the strong technical, operationaland quality foundations developed under Airbus’ stewardship.
Together, these strengths will enable MAG to offer a broader suite of MRO solutions and better serve existing and new third-party customers across ASEAN and beyond. At the same time, we are leveraging Malaysia’s competitive cost-to-skill advantage and established engineering expertise to support the country’s accelerated ambition tobecome a leading regional aerospace hub – strengthening Malaysia’s position and drivingthe continued growth of the national aviation ecosystem.”
The transaction remains subject to the fulfilment of customary Conditions Precedent, including approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM).
MAG will continue to work closely with SAE, CAAM and other relevant stakeholders to facilitate the necessary approvals and ensure a smooth completion of the transaction targeted for 2027.
1, Oct 2026
Is Central Asia running into an air cargo capacity gap?
Central Asia is becoming a larger industrial and logistics market. The region faces an estimated $33 billion in annual infrastructure requirements, while trade through the Middle Corridor could potentially triple by 2030. Growth in mining, energy, infrastructure and manufacturing is also creating more demand for heavy, oversized, time-critical and project cargo.
Speaking at the Central Asia Air Cargo Summit, Gerhard Coetzee, Vice President Cargo – IMEA at Chapman Freeborn, said this growth is exposing a gap between the capacity available in the market and the capacity required by the region’s expanding industries.
“The important point is that cargo demand is increasingly being generated inside Central Asia – rather than simply passing through it,” said Coetzee. “Every one of these sectors creates a different type of cargo requirement, and not all of that cargo can move efficiently through a scheduled network.”
When available capacity is not the right capacity
Connectivity between Central Asia and major global markets is improving. China is increasingly connected with Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, while scheduled links with Europe are also developing. But more connectivity does not automatically mean suitable capacity for every shipment. The issue is whether the right aircraft is available for the cargo, route and deadline.
This becomes particularly important for project cargo. An aircraft may have sufficient available payload, but the cargo may be too large for the aircraft type, the required route may not be available at the right time, or the airports involved may not have the infrastructure to handle the movement.
For larger aircraft such as the B747F, B777F or AN-124, airport infrastructure and ground handling can determine whether a movement is executable at all. Cargo such as a 70-tonne transformer or 16-metre pipes requires suitable loading equipment, runway capability and specialist handling. Permits and regulatory approvals add another layer, while winter weather and de-icing can affect both timing and operating cost.
“There is an air cargo network, but it isn’t necessarily designed around the cargo that these new industries are generating,” Coetzee said. A scheduled service may work well for standard freight, but a heavy industrial component moving to a remote destination against a project deadline creates a different requirement altogether.
For mining, energy and infrastructure projects, getting that decision wrong can have consequences beyond the shipment itself. A delayed critical component can hold up installation, construction or production, making the cost of downtime significantly more important than the difference between scheduled airfreight and charter.
Matching the aircraft to the cargo
A previous Chapman Freeborn energy project demonstrates the type of planning involved. The company was asked to move urgent manufacturing cargo including 12-metre manifolds requiring purpose-built 12 m × 4 m × 2.4 m transport frames.
The operation was split across two aircraft: a Boeing 767 carried the smaller pieces, while an AN-124 transported the oversized manifolds. Both flights were completed within the required timeframes and the cargo reached the project site.
Although the operation took place outside Central Asia, it illustrates a problem increasingly relevant to the region’s project cargo: the solution has to be built around the cargo rather than simply around available aircraft capacity.
“Aircraft selection isn’t about which aircraft is the biggest. It’s about selecting the most efficient aircraft for the mission,” Coetzee said.
That can mean splitting a movement between aircraft types or using dedicated charter only for the part of a shipment that cannot move through the scheduled network.
From emergency response to capacity planning
Charter therefore complements rather than replaces scheduled airfreight. It becomes relevant when the scheduled network cannot meet a shipment’s weight, dimensions, timing, destination or operational complexity.
The bigger opportunity is to identify those constraints before the cargo is ready to move. For major mining, energy and infrastructure projects, aircraft requirements, airport capability, permits and potential capacity gaps can often be considered during the planning stage rather than once a shipment becomes urgent.
That changes charter from a last-minute response into one of the capacity options available to the project. It also gives shippers more time to assess aircraft, routes and handling requirements before a fixed deadline removes those choices.
As Central Asia becomes more integrated into global supply chains, the challenge will not simply be how much air cargo capacity exists in the region. It will be whether companies can access the right capacity, in the right place and at the point when their project requires it.
1, Oct 2026
Kroger Launches Mastercard Powered by Payments Platform Imprint: NYSE Content Update
NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor.
NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins.
Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on October 1st
- Imprint to power the new Kroger Rewards Elite Mastercard.
- Imprint says that they are able to deliver tailored programs that drive measurable increases in engagement and spend through its AI-powered platform.
- Kroger (NYSE: KR) shoppers can earn point multipliers for groceries, fuel, and dining.
- Imprint CEO Daragh Murphy will join NYSE Live to discuss the partnership and new growth opportunities for his company.
- The inaugural Fortune AIQ Summit to take place today at the NYSE.
- The theme of this year’s event is ‘Putting AI to work.’
- Event commences after Fortune and ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) revealed the 2026 Fortune AIQ 75 power list.
- NYSE President Lynn Martin will be among key speakers at the Summit.
- Yields and employment in focus as the fourth quarter of trading kicks off.
- The 10-year Treasury yield rose to 5.34%, reaching its highest level since April 2002.
- The highly anticipated September jobs report is due Friday ahead of market open.
Opening Bell
The Ireland Funds celebrates its 50th anniversary and launch of a $200 million campaign
Closing Bell
Valvoline (NYSE: VVV) celebrates its 10th anniversary of listing
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1, Oct 2026
Delinea Report Finds 84% of Indian Enterprises Saw an AI Tool Access Sensitive Data Beyond Its Scope, Despite Near-Universal AI Data Access Policy Adoption
Indian organizations are ahead of global peers on AI governance, but they give AI far wider access to sensitive data and see overreach at almost the same rate
INDIA – Oct 1 – Delinea, the identity security platform that continuously controls what AI agents, humans and machines can do and for how long, today published new research examining where AI governance breaks down in practice. According to the report, 2026 Identity Security Report: The AI Enforcement Gap, Indian organizations have near-universal AI governance, with 99% of organizations reporting they have a formal policy governing what data AI tools and agents can access. Yet 84% say an AI tool or agent accessed sensitive data beyond its intended scope in the past year.
Governance maturity in India exceeds global levels on most measures. 87% of Indian organizations say their AI data access policy is actively enforced, compared with 71% globally. At the same time, AI tools in India can access far more sensitive data. 76% of Indian organizations say AI tools can reach employee data, compared with 51% globally, and the gap is similar for customer data, financial records and source code. This AI enforcement gap leaves standing access that can lead to AI agent overreach.
“India’s enterprises have done the hard work on AI governance. Almost every organization has a policy, and most enforce it more rigorously than their global peers,” said Cynthia Lee, Vice President, APJ, Delinea. “But AI agents here also reach more customers, employees and financial data than the global average. At that point, a policy alone stops being enough. As DPDP obligations take effect, Indian enterprises will be asked to prove what actually happened: who authorized each access, what the agent did and why it was allowed.”
Key findings from the report include:
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Confidence is running ahead of control: 98% are confident they could demonstrate compliant AI access to a regulator, despite the widespread AI overreach survey respondents reported.
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Standing access hides behind the policy: 99% say they treat AI agent credentials, such as API tokens and MCP configuration files, as governed privileged credentials. Yet 45% say some of those credentials stay active until the next audit, well after the task they were issued for has ended.
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Accountability is thin: Nearly every organization requires a named individual to sign off before AI accesses a new sensitive data source. Yet only 47% can always trace a sensitive AI access event back to that person.
India catches overreach faster, but the execution layer is a blind spot Indian organizations detect AI overreach faster than their global peers. 34% caught their most recent scope violation as it happened, compared with 20% globally. Nearly half could immediately revoke both an AI tool’s credentials and an active agent session, compared with 35% globally. The gap is in the environments where coding agents do the most work. Only 43% can enforce AI access at the point of action in CI/CD pipelines. Kubernetes is the one environment where India trails the global average. Closing the gap between policy and enforcement calls for authorizing AI access at the moment of action, not only at login. Delinea applies continuous, runtime authorization with least-privilege scoping and full session visibility across AI, human and machine identities, giving security teams a defensible record of who authorized each access, what the agent did and why it was allowed.
