Workday acquires C1.ai for agent identity governance
Workday announced on October 13, 2026, it will acquire C1.ai, an agentic identity platform that secures access for both human employees and AI agents across enterprise systems. The deal aims to automate permissions for tools like Slack, Jira, and finance dashboards, reducing manual approvals and security risks. C1.ai’s technology connects to email, CRM, code repositories, and cloud…
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- Workday acquires C1.ai to automate identity governance for humans and AI agents across enterprise systems
- Deal closes in Q4 2026, subject to customary conditions; no financial terms disclosed
- C1.ai’s survey shows 95% of large U.S. firms use autonomous agents but lack robust governance
The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2026, subject to customary conditions. Workday’s Gerrit Kazmaier called the acquisition critical for securing a workforce that now includes AI agents. C1.ai’s CEO Alex Bovee emphasized the need for real-time governance to prevent breaches, citing survey data: 95% of large U.S. companies use autonomous agents, but only 21% have mature governance. The acquisition follows C1.ai’s own research showing 80% of organizations faced identity-related breaches in 2025.
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Workday Signs Deal to Acquire Agentic Identity Platform C1.ai
Unite.AI · 13 October 2026
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