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AI Agents Must Be Governed as Persistent Digital Actors, Advises Info-Tech Research Group

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As the use of AI agents rises, organizations face a widening gap between adoption and governance. New insights from Info-Tech Research Group indicate that governing agentic AI is fundamentally different from previous governance models. Agents can autonomously access systems, trigger workflows, and make decisions faster than the organization can detect, leading to growing security, compliance, and reputational risks. The firm’s blueprint, Govern Enterprise AI Agents While Preserving Innovation, provides a structured approach to managing agent identity, access, autonomy limits, and ongoing oversight without slowing the innovation that agentic AI is meant to deliver.

ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AI agents are emerging as a distinct class of digital actor, operating autonomously across enterprise systems with a speed and access that outpace traditional oversight. New research from Info-Tech Research Group, Govern Enterprise AI Agents While Preserving Innovation, examines why conventional approval-based governance cannot keep pace with agentic AI and emphasizes that agents lack conscience and cannot be morally incentivized. The firm presents a step-by-step framework to help organizations limit agents’ autonomy and access while preserving space for innovation.

“AI agents cannot be governed like traditional IT assets or earlier AI models because they do more than generate outputs; they act across systems,” says Altaz Valani, principal advisory director at Info-Tech Research Group. “Many people will have multiple agents working for them, but AI agents cannot be governed the way we govern humans because they move quicker and lack emotions, conscience, and consequences.”

Info-Tech’s research outlines a practical governance model, starting with visibility into which agents exist, who owns them, what they can access, and their level of autonomy. The model helps organizations classify agents by risk, monitor behavior while they operate, and define when to intervene before a risk becomes an incident.

Key Challenges Organizations Face in Governing Enterprise AI Agents

The firm’s blueprint identifies several governance gaps that arise as organizations adopt agentic AI, including:

Shadow AI: Agents created outside sanctioned tools exist without IT’s knowledge.Capability mismatch: Agent autonomy and access lack matching validation and monitoring.Runtime drift: Agents quietly expand scope through tool, prompt, and permission changes.Unmanaged access: Permissions and service accounts overextend what agents can do.Ambiguous ownership: No clearly defined responsibility and accountability when agents cause harm.

Info-Tech’s Three-Phase Approach to Governing Enterprise AI Agents

To close the governance gap, the firm’s Govern Enterprise AI Agents While Preserving Innovation blueprint recommends a phased approach and outlines the following priorities for CIOs, CISOs, and AI governance leaders:

Phase 1: Establish Agentic AI Governance Authority and Guardrails. Governance leaders formalize the agentic AI mandate, confirm decision rights, and align on a small set of enforceable principles, guardrails, and decision rights.

Phase 2: Define the Agentic AI Governance Model. Governance and technical teams map the agent lifecycle, find agents wherever they are created, classify them by risk, and define runtime monitoring expectations and clear intervention actions based on the risk tier.

Phase 3: Operationalize Oversight and Accountability. Business owners, technical owners, AI governance, and enterprise risk leaders agree on a clear accountability model, define metrics, establish executive reporting through a dashboard view, and execute a phased rollout plan.

The Govern Enterprise AI Agents While Preserving Innovation blueprint includes case studies, practical tools, and templates, including an Agentic AI Governance Playbook, Agentic AI Governance Charter Example, State-of-AI-Agents Executive Dashboard, and Agentic AI Governance Glossary.

By applying this framework, organizations can move from a one-time approval method to ongoing governance that manages risk as agents operate, enables safe experimentation, and gives leaders a clear view of exposure as AI use expands across the organization.

For exclusive and timely commentary from Info-Tech’s experts, including Altaz Valani, and access to the complete Govern Enterprise AI Agents While Preserving Innovation blueprint, please contact pr@infotech.com.

About Info-Tech Research Group

Info-Tech Research Group is the “get things done” partner for over 30,000 IT, HR, and marketing leaders worldwide. The fastest growing research and advisory firm, Info-Tech enables leaders to make well-informed decisions and transform their organizations through AI, strategic foresight, step-by-step methodologies, practical tools, industry-leading advisory, and training programs. For nearly 30 years, tens of thousands of private and public organizations have trusted Info-Tech to lead their most important initiatives through periods of change and deliver outcomes that truly matter.

To learn more about Info-Tech’s HR research and advisory services, visit McLean & Company, and for data-driven software buying insights and vendor evaluations, visit the firm’s SoftwareReviews platform.

Media professionals can register for unrestricted access to research across IT, HR, and software, and hundreds of industry analysts through the firm’s Media Insiders program. To gain access, contact pr@infotech.com.

For information about Info-Tech Research Group or to access the latest research, visit infotech.com and connect via LinkedIn and X.

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Reolink Kicks Off the Holiday Season with Deals Up to 40% Off During Black Friday and Cyber Monday

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Early Black Friday offers begin Nov. 12, followed by nearly three weeks of savings on award-winning security cameras, video doorbells, floodlight cameras and systems

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Reolink, a global leader in innovative security solutions for home and business, is helping shoppers save on smart security this holiday season with nearly three weeks of Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions.

Early Black Friday deals run Nov. 12-18 with up to 26% off popular security cameras and systems such as the Argus 4 Pro + Solar Panel, Argus MagiCam 2-Pack, Duo 3 WiFi, RLC-843A, and the RLK8-800V4 PoE surveillance system.

From Nov. 19–30, as Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales officially kick off, shoppers can save up to 40% off select products across Reolink’s lineup, including the newly launched OMVI 2i Ultra and OMVI X16 PoE, plus smart video doorbells, floodlight cameras, panoramic cameras, and solar-powered cameras.

With more packages arriving, more time spent traveling and more families gathered at home, the holidays are a natural time for consumers to rethink their security. The limited-time savings give consumers an opportunity to upgrade their security, or gift it, with Reolink’s easy-to-use technology, designed to provide greater control, visibility, and peace of mind without monthly subscription fees.

Argus PT Ultra + Solar Panel – $99.99 (40% off $166.99) Nov. 19–30: This 4K wireless pan-and-tilt camera runs on battery and solar power and includes built-in spotlights, delivering wide coverage without wiring. Now under $100, it’s an easy way to add flexible protection to yards, gardens, and other hard-to-wire areas.

Video Doorbell WiFi – $89.99 (40% off $149.99) Nov. 19–30:  This 5MP (2K+) wired video doorbell captures sharp doorstep detail day and night, with free smart person, vehicle, animal and package detection for more accurate alerts. Two-way audio and Quick Replies make it easy to greet guests or direct delivery drivers from anywhere, while dual-band Wi-Fi keeps live views smooth.

OMVI 2i Ultra – $159.99 (30% off $229.99) Nov. 19–30: The newest addition to Reolink’s award-winning OMVI Series puts a 4K wide-view camera and a 3K pan-tilt camera into a single wire-free, solar-powered design. With SyncTrack, the wide-view camera keeps the full scene in frame while the pan-tilt camera follows a detected target up close, making it easy to cover driveways, yards, and side spaces where running power isn’t practical.

OMVI X16 PoE – $475.99 (30% off $679.99) Nov. 19–30: OMVI X16 PoE is Reolink’s flagship triple-lens panoramic-PTZ security camera. It pairs a 16MP dual-lens panoramic camera with a 180° ultra-wide view and an 8MP pan-tilt-zoom lens with up to 16x optical zoom and its high resolution and powerful zoom offer high-quality imagery and coverage. With Synchronized Smart Tracking, the PTZ lens locks on to motion and follows it in close-up, even beyond the panoramic view, while homeowners keep the bigger picture on one screen.

Solar Floodlight Cam – $89.99 (25% off $119.99) Nov. 19–30: Built for areas where traditional wiring is difficult, the Solar Floodlight Cam combines security monitoring and powerful illumination in one flexible solution. Its solar-powered design makes it easy to bring added visibility and protection to driveways, backyards, and other hard-to-wire outdoor spaces.

Argus MagiCam – $49.99 (23% off $64.99) Nov. 19–30: The Argus MagiCam is a compact, power-efficient wireless camera designed for flexible indoor and outdoor use. Its wire-free design and easy installation make it ideal for renters and homeowners alike, while its magnetic mounting system lets users easily place and reposition security coverage where they need it most. At under $50, it also makes a practical stocking stuffer.

Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) – $119.99 (20% off $149.99) Nov. 19–30: This 2K 4MP battery-powered Wi-Fi video doorbell with smart detection helps homeowners see who’s at the door and keep an eye on holiday deliveries, with simple wire-free installation and advanced battery life compared to previous generation, delivering up to 10 months of power on a single charge.

More Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals (Nov. 19–30): Additional savings include the Elite Floodlight WiFi for $173.99 (40% off $289.99), TrackFlex Floodlight WiFi for $184.99 (40% off $309.99), Duo 3 PoE for $137.99 (40% off $229.99),  OMVI 3i PoE for $219.99 (37% off $349.99) and OMVI 3i WiFi for $229.99 (34% off $349.99).

Reolink’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday offers are available Nov. 12–30 through Amazon and the Reolink Website Store. From flexible wire-free cameras to complete PoE security systems, this year’s lineup gives homeowners more ways to upgrade their security setup, or check someone off their gift list, with advanced protection at a reduced price.

About Reolink:

Reolink offers smart security solutions for homes and businesses, aiming for a seamless security experience with its wide range of products. Trusted by millions of users globally and available in over 5,000 stores through leading retailers worldwide, Reolink provides video surveillance and protection, standing out for its commitment to innovation in security technology. Learn more at Reolink.com.

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Introducing SoLo Alpha, America’s Highest-Returning Account

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At 16% annualized returns or more based on historical performance, SoLo Alpha expands SoLo Funds into a financial ecosystem centered on ‘Making Gains’.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SoLo Funds, the financial intelligence ecosystem for everyone, today announced the launch of SoLo Alpha, a high-return investment account delivering an average return of 16% annualized returns or more based on historical performance, offering the most significant returns of any retail account in America*. Provided through SoLo Cooperative, Inc., a member-owned cooperative with SoLo Protection which guarantees against negative returns, SoLo Alpha’s innovation is powered by the personal asset class through an entirely new financial construct which Solo Funds has been perfecting over the past 8 years. SoLo Alpha is designed to give all Americans an opportunity to grow their money and their impact. Members deposit funds and choose an investment approach that programmatically allocates their capital to qualifying personal loans. As borrowers repay, members earn returns. Each portfolio is optimized using SoLo Score, SoLo Funds’ proprietary risk intelligence built from eight years of repayment data and more than $2 billion in transactions.

Unlike traditional wealth-building products that require substantial capital, specialized financial knowledge or access to private investment networks, SoLo Alpha is designed to make meaningful returns available to all consumers. Americans are facing a growing economic crisis as their wealth is eroded by underperforming financial products, speculative investment options and the concentration of AI-driven gains among those who already own capital. The rapid expansion of DIY trading, online betting and prediction markets threatens to widen this divide, leaving many households unable to build wealth or even keep pace with rising costs. SoLo Alpha aims to provide a better solution by giving Americans access to real return and an opportunity to grow their money. SoLo Alpha offers an average return of 16% annualized returns or more based on historical performance, approximately three times the rates offered by leading high-return savings accounts and other nationally available retail return products*. The return is derived by SoLo Funds’s historical construct of the personal loan asset class and its ability to derisk it as scale; not stock-market performance, cryptocurrency speculation or promotional interest rates.

“SoLo Alpha is built to make your money work harder, delivering an average of 16% annualized returns or more based on historical performance of a proven financial solution,” said Travis Holoway, CEO and Co-Founder of SoLo Funds. “It gives consumers a smarter way to pursue stronger returns and accelerate their financial growth than any other product on the market today.”

Since its founding in 2018, SoLo Funds has facilitated over $2 billion in transactions, funded more than 2 million loans and empowered a community of nearly 3 million members. Members have earned more than $75 million by providing capital to people, demonstrating at scale that financial returns can be accessible.

SoLo Funds’ journey has evolved to reveal what has always driven its innovation: a financial intelligence ecosystem powered by advanced underwriting and the rapid movement of capital. This infrastructure creates measurable advantages and stronger returns across a growing suite of solutions for every class. With every member “Making Gains,” SoLo is proving that an inclusive financial system can scale efficiently and outperform one built to exclude.

About SoLo Funds

SoLo Funds is America’s highest-returning financial intelligence company where its members are making gains. Built around a real-time intelligence engine, SoLo Funds is a single platform where members lend, borrow, bank, and earn. Founded in 2018 by Travis Holoway and Rodney Williams, SoLo turns millions of transactions into smarter decisions, member savings, superior returns, and real-time insight. SoLo is proof that a financial system built to include everyone can outperform one built to exclude them. return, capital and intelligence for everyone. Learn more at solofunds.com.

1″ / “highest-returning” claim based on comparison of SoLo Alpha average trailing 12-month returns against published national average and top nationally available annualized returns for high-return savings accounts, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, U.S. Treasury securities, and comparable retail return products as of September 25, 2026. National average savings annualized returns of 0.38% per FDIC National Rates and Rate Caps (as of August 17, 2026); top nationally available high-return savings annualized returns of 4.00% to 4.50% and top CD annualized returns of 4.50% to 5.00% per Bankrate, NerdWallet, and Fortune rate surveys (as of September 25, 2026). Average annualized returns based on trailing 12-month performance data for strategies utilizing borrowers with a SoLo Score of 55+. Returns vary by strategy, deposit timing, and utilization rate. SoLo Alpha returns are variable, based on personal loan strategy performance, and are not guaranteed beyond the SoLo Protection no-negative-return floor. SoLo Alpha is not a bank deposit product. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

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“Couples Therapy has a Plus One” at HLTH: Dr. Orna Guralnik and OurRitual CEO David Pruwer to Explore AI in Therapy at HLTH 2026

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The Couples Therapy star and OurRitual’s CEO will discuss what AI can offer couples, where its limits lie, and why human connection remains essential

NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Dr. Orna Guralnik, PsyD, star of the award-winning docuseries Couples Therapy and Founding Clinical Advisor at OurRitual, and David Pruwer, PhD, CEO and Co-Founder of OurRitual, will take the stage at HLTH 2026 in Las Vegas on November 15 for “Couples Therapy has a Plus One.”

Turning to AI for relationship support has become normal. Relationship advice was the fastest-growing AI use in Harvard Business Review’s 2026 study, climbing from 38th to 7th place in a year, and tens of millions now turn to AI when relationships get hard. Many see it as a neutral third party.

That candor is an opportunity, but where does AI strengthen the work of a skilled Expert, and where does it risk standing in for human connection, or even doing harm by simply agreeing with whoever is typing? The speakers will unpack what couples share with AI and where the line between support and substitution sits. They will also explore how employers can expand access to relationship support during difficult life transitions.

Pruwer will discuss OurRitual’s blended care model, which pairs Expert sessions with Ora, the AI in its app, to make relationship support more accessible and continuous. Early data suggests AI adds to human support rather than replacing it: members who used Ora in their first month attended about 30% more Expert sessions over the next 90 days than those who didn’t. AI may have earned a seat in the room, but it takes a human to hold a relationship together.

“After decades of sitting with couples, I know a breakthrough in the clinic can fade by the following week. The habits of the mind and the defenses we develop over the years can be stubborn,” said Dr. Guralnik. “I believe it is possible for certain AI techniques to be designed to help couples hold on to what matters, extending what they discovered in session into their week, helping them overcome the force of repression. That’s what piqued my interest in the way OurRitual approaches using AI.”

“We can now offer support at a scale unimaginable a few years ago, and we need to be just as ambitious about understanding its impact,” said Pruwer. “That means looking at what happens between two people after the session ends or the app closes. Access and outcomes have to advance together.”

Session details

Sunday, November 15, 2026, 2:00–2:30 p.m. PT, Velocity Stage

About OurRitual

OurRitual matches couples and individuals with a relationship Expert for 40-minute video sessions, with guided exercises and Ora, the AI guide in its app, between sessions. It partners with employers and healthcare organizations. Learn more at ourritual.com.

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