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AI & Data · Week of Oct 26, 2026

Oracle pushes agentic AI as security vendors target AI use

Oracle used AI World to extend its lakehouse and agentic apps, while Check Point and Norton packaged new protections for AI-era use.

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Oracle accounted for two of the week's releases, both announced at Oracle AI World in Las Vegas on Oct. 26, 2026. The company says its Autonomous AI Lakehouse now adds a business semantic layer and expanded Iceberg support to ground AI agents in business context, and it introduced Fusion Claw-powered agentic applications for supply chain teams. Alkami also focused on applied AI, scheduling a webinar with Thomaston Savings Bank on predictive AI for financial institutions.

Security vendors framed their launches around AI. Check Point Software Technologies introduced a firewall subscription that it says bundles its AI Network Firewall and agentic management with no upfront hardware purchase, and Norton, a brand of Gen, launched Safe AI protections inside Norton 360 to control what AI can see and do. Other items included a contract expansion for DarioHealth, a Forbes trust ranking for Jack Henry and a new CIO at Avantor.

  1. Oracle

    Oracle Advances Autonomous AI Lakehouse with Business Semantic Layer and Expanded Support for Iceberg Data

    Oracle announced new Autonomous AI Lakehouse capabilities, including a business semantic layer and expanded support for Iceberg data. The company says the additions ground AI agents in business context, enable multidimensional simulations and govern data across the enterprise without costly data movement.

  2. Check Point Software Technologies

    Check Point Launches Firewall-as-a-Subscription to Put Advanced AI-Era Protection Within Reach of Every Organization

    Check Point Software Technologies launched Firewall-as-a-Subscription, which it says gives organizations of every size its AI Network Firewall, AI-powered threat prevention and agentic management. The offering requires no upfront hardware purchase, according to the company.

  3. DarioHealth Corp.

    Dario Expands Contract with a Leading Regional Grocery Retailer, Adding Women's Digital Health and Clinical Care Program

    DarioHealth said a regional grocery retailer expanded its contract to add the Dario Women digital health and clinical care program, following results from Dario's cardiometabolic program and employee demand for perimenopause support. The company says nearly 45% of its current book of business is women over age 40 who could potentially benefit from the program.

  4. Norton

    Norton Launches Safe AI to Help You Use AI Without Giving Up Control

    Norton, a consumer Cyber Safety brand of Gen, announced Safe AI, a new set of protections inside Norton 360. The company says the capabilities block unwanted actions and let users decide what AI can see and do.

  5. Oracle

    Oracle Introduces Claw-Powered Fusion Agentic Applications for Supply Chain

    Oracle introduced Fusion Claw-powered agentic applications for supply chain at Oracle AI World. The company says the applications continuously adapt and execute complex work to help supply chain teams reach business outcomes with greater speed and confidence.

  6. Alkami Technology, Inc.

    Alkami to Host Webinar with Thomaston Savings Bank on Using Predictive AI to Deliver Data-Driven Guidance and Accelerate Growth

    Alkami Technology will host a webinar with Thomaston Savings Bank on using predictive AI to deliver data-driven guidance. Leaders from both organizations will discuss how financial institutions can use predictive AI and behavioral signals to drive growth and strengthen account holder relationships.

  7. Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

    Forbes Names Jack Henry One of America's Most Trusted Companies

    Jack Henry said it was named to Forbes' Most Trusted Companies in America 2027 list, ranking No. 113 among U.S. public companies with more than 5,000 employees. The company says the recognition reflects trust among employees, clients and investors.

  8. Avantor and Financial News

    Avantor appoints new Chief Information Officer

    Avantor named Mikey Santiago as its new Chief Information Officer. The company describes itself as a provider of products and services to the life sciences and advanced technology industries.

This roundup is written with AI assistance from the press releases listed above, using only what they state. The releases are the companies' own announcements, not WebDozen reporting.