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16 June 2026

Why AI is forcing a reset of the identity stack

This article is part of the Computer Weekly issue of 16 June 2026

Computer Weekly’s Security Think Tank considers the intersection of AI and IAM, exploring the shift from identity management to identity intelligence

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Features in this issue

Why AI is forcing a reset of the identity stack
by Ted Ernst, Gartner
Computer Weekly’s Security Think Tank considers the intersection of AI and IAM, exploring the shift from identity management to identity intelligence
Moving agentic AI from innovation theatre to enterprise production
by Aaron Tan
As enterprises move from prompting chatbots to orchestrating AI agents, IT leaders must rethink governance, data architecture and cost management to avoid chaotic deployments and runaway cloud bills
Brace for cloud price hikes and AI failures amid pressure to modernise
by Stephen Withers
Organisations risk losing control of their IT infrastructure unless they embrace platform-centric models, modernise procurement and cut through the agentic AI hype, Gartner analysts warn

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