Devenex launches at Google Cloud Next 2026 as the first governance infrastructure purpose-built to control how AI agents execute across enterprise systems.

LAS VEGAS, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Inside the world’s largest organisations, AI agents are no longer experimental. They are executing in production — modifying financial records, triggering payments, approving workflows, and acting with the full operational authority of the enterprises that deployed them. By every credible estimate, the volume and consequence of these actions will increase by an order of magnitude within 24 months.

Yet no infrastructure layer exists to govern what these agents actually do. No systematic policy enforcement before action. No immutable audit trail after. No deterministic control between an agent’s intent and its real-world consequence. The most consequential technology shift in enterprise history is unfolding without an accountability layer.

Today, that changes. Devenex — the Execution Control Plane for AI agents — launches at Google Cloud Next 2026, introducing enterprise-grade governance infrastructure that sits between agent intent and real-world execution. Every action is policy-evaluated, explicitly authorised, identity-bound, and recorded as audit-grade evidence — before it takes effect, giving new life to enterprise AI initiatives.

Devenex is not a monitoring tool. It is not a workflow engine. It is the control plane that ensures no AI-initiated action executes without governance — giving CIOs, CTOs, CROs and enterprise security leaders the confidence to deploy agents at scale without sacrificing accountability.

THE STRUCTURAL GAP

Analyst consensus has converged on a single conclusion: enterprise AI execution capability is outpacing the controls designed to keep it accountable.

Gartner projects that by 2028, a third of enterprise software will incorporate agentic AI — up from less than one percent in 2024. McKinsey identifies governance and risk as the primary barriers to scaling enterprise AI, ahead of model quality or talent. Deloitte’s 2026 enterprise survey finds that 80 percent of leaders piloting AI agents cite security and compliance as the leading obstacle — up from 68 percent a year earlier.

The pattern is consistent across every credible source: enterprises are deploying agents faster than they can govern them. An AI agent that modifies a customer record, approves a discount, or initiates a wire transfer without a governing policy layer is not automation. It is an unmanaged compliance event, a latent security exposure, and a board-level liability.

Devenex addresses this gap at the infrastructure level — not as a feature bolted onto existing tools, but as a purpose-built control plane designed for governed enterprise execution from the ground up.

THE EXECUTION CONTROL PLANE

Devenex operates as the authorisation and governance layer between enterprise decision-making — whether initiated by humans, AI agents, or automated systems — and the execution of actions across enterprise systems of record.

Every action processed through Devenex produces four structured artifacts:

Intent Record. 

Execution Plan. 

Governed Execution. 

Execution Evidence. 

This model ensures that enterprises maintain full traceability from intent to outcome — satisfying EU AI Act, SOC 2, ISO 42001, and sector-specific regulatory requirements.

ENTERPRISE CAPABILITIES

Pre-Execution Policy Enforcement.  Every agent action is evaluated against organizational policy before execution. Nothing executes unchecked. Enterprises gain control over what agents are permitted to do — reducing compliance risk and eliminating ungoverned action.

Dynamic Human-in-the-Loop Governance.  High-consequence actions are routed to designated reviewers without halting low-risk automation. Approval workflows are configurable at the agent, action, or policy level — ensuring human oversight where it matters without creating operational bottlenecks.

Immutable Audit Infrastructure.  Every governed execution is recorded to an append-only ledger. Enterprises gain continuous compliance evidence without manual reporting.

Unified Observability Across Agents.  Live and retrospective visibility into agent activity, policy adherence, and anomaly patterns. Security, compliance, and operations teams share a single authoritative view of enterprise execution.

BUILT FOR ENTERPRISE REALITY

Devenex delivers flexible deployment models—SaaS, hybrid, and self-deployed—enabling organizations to adopt at their own pace.

Engineered to be framework-agnostic and cloud-native, Devenex integrates seamlessly across diverse enterprise environments. The platform does not replace existing systems of record, integration platforms, or identity providers. It governs execution across them.

LEADERSHIP

“For four decades, Abacus has earned the trust of enterprises navigating their most consequential technology transitions. Devenex represents the next chapter — purpose-built infrastructure for a world where AI agents execute with the authority of the organisations that deploy them. Governance at this layer is not optional. It is a precondition for enterprise AI at scale.”

— Aly Kuly Khan
Co-Founder & Chairman, Devenex 

“For four decades, we’ve built the layers enterprises run on — systems of record, integration, workflow automation, API and iPaaS governance. Each wave solved the problem the previous one created. Today, AI agents are executing actions on architecture that was never designed to govern them. This isn’t an AI problem. It’s an architectural gap — and it’s the one our experience has prepared us to solve. Enterprises cannot answer four questions about any agentic action: who authorized it, what policy governed it, why it executed as it did, and whether they can prove it after the fact. In regulated environments, these aren’t edge cases — they’re the baseline. Devenex is the execution control plane that answers all four, by design, at execution time.”

— Shoaib A. Khan
Co-Founder & CEO, Devenex 

AVAILABILITY & ENGAGEMENT

Devenex is available immediately, with deployment support from Abacus teams across the globe.

Enterprise pilot programmes are open to qualified organisations seeking to bring governed execution to production AI workloads.

Learn more at www.Devenex.com 

THE ROAD AHEAD

Enterprise AI is entering its execution era. The question is no longer whether agents can act — it is whether they can act accountably. The organisations that solve this first will scale AI faster, operate with greater confidence, and carry less risk than those that treat governance as a downstream problem.

Devenex exists to make governed execution the default operating model of the enterprise. Not as an aspiration. As infrastructure.

About Devenex

Devenex is the Execution Control Plane for AI agents — enterprise infrastructure that governs every action across systems with policy enforcement, explicit authorisation, and audit-grade evidence. Built for the agentic era, Devenex sits between intent and execution so that no enterprise action moves forward ungoverned. Devenex is built by the team behind Abacus, bringing four decades of enterprise trust to AI execution governance.

About Abacus

Abacus is a global professional services leader in technology, outsourcing, and people solutions. With nearly 40 years of experience, 5,000+ professionals across four continents, and 1,500+ enterprise clients, Abacus designs bespoke solutions that enable organisations to create the future of business and embrace change for sustainable growth.

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QuickCable and electrical components distributor Waytek have announced an agreement for Waytek to distribute QuickCable battery connection solutions in North America.

CHANHASSEN, Minn., May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Waytek, a family-owned specialty distributor of automotive electrical components, and QuickCable®, a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of connectors, cable assemblies, and installation tools, have announced a new distribution agreement for Waytek to offer QuickCable battery connection products to customers across North America.

“We’re excited to partner with QuickCable and expand our offering of high-quality battery connection solutions,” said Rob Iversrud, Senior Product and Category Manager at Waytek. “QuickCable’s reputation for performance and reliability makes their products a strong addition to our lineup, supporting the needs of our commercial, industrial, and off-road customers.”

QuickCable has built a strong reputation as a domestic manufacturer of terminal connectors, cable assemblies, and tools designed for demanding applications. Engineered for durability and consistent performance, QuickCable products are widely used across commercial vehicles, construction, industrial, material handling, agriculture, military/defense, marine, and specialty markets where dependable electrical connections are critical.

“Waytek’s reputation for operational excellence, customer service, and product availability makes them a strategic distribution partner for QuickCable as we continue expanding our market presence,” said Tim Trzebiatowski, CEO of QuickCable. “This partnership strengthens our ability to deliver dependable, high-performance battery connection solutions at scale while reinforcing our commitment to quality, reliability, and best-in-class support for customers who rely on our products every day.”

QuickCable battery lugs, cable cutters, and crimping tools are now available through Waytek, with more product rollouts planned to further support a wide range of applications requiring secure and efficient electrical connections.

For more information about QuickCable products available from Waytek, visit the QuickCable supplier page on the Waytek website.

About Waytek

Waytek, Inc. is a customer-driven distributor of automotive wire and DC electrical components serving OEMs (original equipment manufacturers), wire harness manufacturers, and upfitters across North America. A family-owned business founded in 1970, Waytek commits to providing exceptional service to our customers, including same-day shipping on in-stock orders.* Waytek collaborates with product manufacturers known for premier quality and takes pride in creating a consistent sense of purpose and unity for its employees. With a mission to provide an exceptional customer experience, we do our part so our customers can do theirs.

About QuickCable

QuickCable is a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of battery connection solutions, proudly delivering American-made quality and innovation for more than 80 years. From battery to application, we connect it all™ through a broad portfolio of terminal connectors, cable assemblies, tools, and custom-engineered power solutions designed for demanding commercial vehicle, construction, industrial, material handling, agricultural, military/defense, marine, and other specialty applications. Backed by deep engineering expertise, manufacturing excellence, and the QuickEverything™ commitment to comprehensive power connectivity solutions, QuickCable helps customers improve reliability, performance, and operational efficiency in mission-critical environments. Learn more at www.quickcable.com.

*For online orders entered by 4:30 p.m. CT.

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Steven Green, Waytek, Inc., 1 612-364-5650, steve.green@waytekwire.com, www.waytekwire.com 

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Landmark partnership expands Parento’s full-service parental leave platform, enhancing employee wellness through integrated access to digital parental resources.

NEW YORK, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Parento, the insurance-based paid parental leave solution trusted by employers across the country, today announced a strategic partnership with Tinyhood, the leading digital parental education platform. Beginning immediately, all employees covered by Parento will have seamless access to Tinyhood’s complete catalog of expert-led videos, downloadable resources, and articles, which support parental wellness and emotional health.

The partnership marks a significant milestone in Parento’s mission to deliver a comprehensive paid parental leave solution, one that supports working families not just financially, but through every stage of the parenting journey. As the demand for paid parental leave increases, with only 27% of the private sector offering coverage, companies who invest in employee wellness have a competitive advantage.

Closing the Gap Between Leave and Support

As paid parental leave becomes a vital policy that drives employee loyalty and engagement, parents struggle to close the gap between leave and support, resulting in a fragmented and disjointed experience.

Through this partnership, all parents can access digestible, bite-sized content created by professionals and specialists, to ease the isolation, anxiety and fear that often impedes their ability to confidently work and parent.

“Parental leave isn’t just a financial event – it’s a defining live event,” said Parento founder Dirk Doebler. “Our clients come to us because they want to do right by their people, but struggle to know what employees need during this fragile time. This partnership with Tinyhood means we can now support employees on both sides: the financial protection they need to take leave confidently, and the expert education and resources that help them thrive in parenthood.That’s the standard we’re building toward.”

The Tinyhood partnership is the latest in a series of product enhancements to deepen the value and accessibility of parental leave for parents, employers and distribution partners.

“We are intentional about the partners we bring into the Parento ecosystem,” said Doebler. “Tinyhood is the best in class in digital parenting education and this partnership ensures Parento remains the most complete parental leave solution in the market.”

In a competitive benefits landscape where talent retention and culture are top of mind, offering paid parental leave increases employee loyalty, with 86% of millennials saying it will make them more loyal and over 70% desiring family-friendly policies. Employers who offer Parento aren’t just providing income replacement during leave, they’re sending a clear message: we support your whole experience as a parent.

About Tinyhood
Tinyhood is the #1 online learning platform for parents, offering expert-taught, on-demand video classes covering every stage from pregnancy through parenthood. With over 650 lessons, more than one million classes watched, and a 4.9-star rating from 60,000+ reviews, Tinyhood gives families the knowledge and confidence to navigate parenthood. Available to individuals and through employer partnerships at tinyhood.com.

About Parento
Parento is the nation’s leading insurance-based paid parental leave solution that makes it simple and affordable for employers to offer fully funded leave to every employee. By combining financial protection with a growing suite of parent support resources, Parento delivers a modern, comprehensive parental leave program that supports working parents and drives improved outcomes for employers. Parento partners with HR leaders, benefits brokers, and PEOs across the country. Learn more at parentoleave.com.

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