IT Brief UK

Forcepoint and BeyondTrust have launched an integration that links Forcepoint's data discovery and classification tools with BeyondTrust Identity Security Insights. The integration is available now. It connects identity risk alerts with information about the sensitive data an account can access. The goal is to help security teams remove access for a single risky human, machine or AI identity without shutting down broader systems or disrupting other users.

Adobe has added a "Send to Adobe" option to Claude Motion, letting users open animations created in Claude Motion directly in Firefly Video Editor. The feature connects Claude Motion's short, code-based animation workflow with Adobe's video editing tools. Once a project is moved into Firefly Video Editor, users can cut and rearrange clips, adjust pacing, refine audio and colour, add their own footage, or generate new clips using AI models within the editor.

DigiCert has launched Quantum Central, a tool to help organisations manage their transition to post-quantum cryptography. It is now generally available as part of the DigiCert ONE platform. The launch addresses a challenge many companies face as they prepare for the impact of quantum computing on current encryption.

Nutanix has announced an integration with NetApp that links its AHV hypervisor with NetApp ONTAP storage, expanding infrastructure options for customers already using NetApp storage. The arrangement combines Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure compute with NetApp ONTAP through Network File System. It is aimed at organisations reviewing their virtualisation strategy and seeking to change platforms without replacing existing NetApp AFF and FAS storage arrays.

Smart Communications has expanded its AI-assisted migration tools for enterprises moving off legacy communications systems. The changes are aimed at regulated organisations modernising customer communications and preparing to use AI more widely. The update focuses on two migration tasks that have often required extensive manual effort.

Hitachi Vantara and Secure Code Warrior warned that the spread of AI is reshaping cyber risk for organisations during Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Both said attackers are using AI to move faster and scale up attacks. They also warned that companies are under pressure to strengthen data governance and recovery planning as regulators sharpen their focus on operational resilience and data handling. At Hitachi Vantara, the emphasis was on data resilience rather than prevention alone.

11:11 Systems has acquired selected IBM VMware Cloud Service Provider enterprise customers in its eighth VMware-related deal. Terms were not disclosed. The transaction adds another group of enterprise accounts to 11:11 Systems as Broadcom reshapes the VMware Cloud Service Provider partner programme. According to 11:11 Systems, the purchase expands its reach across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia-Pacific, and South America.

Smartsheet has been named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Collaborative Work Management, marking its fourth consecutive year in the Leaders quadrant. The designation comes as the work management software provider expands its artificial intelligence features and adds new planning and reporting tools for large organisations.

Docusign has launched a PDF editing tool within its platform, linking document preparation with its agreement workflow. The new desktop application, Docusign PDF Editor, is aimed at customers that use Docusign for e-signature and agreement management. It lets users edit text and images in PDF files, combine documents, reorder or delete pages, redact information, add annotations, create forms, and convert file types before sending a file for signature.

Airrived has been named a Cool Vendor in Gartner's Coolest Vendor Innovations in Agentic AI Security report, placing it among vendors recognised for work in agentic AI security. Airrived develops what it describes as an Agentic OS for companies seeking to build, deploy and govern autonomous AI systems across cybersecurity, IT and broader business operations. Its software is aimed at business and domain specialists, not just technical teams.