Workday buys C1.ai to manage AI agent access for businesses
Workday announced it will acquire C1.ai, an identity platform specializing in access management for both human employees and AI agents. The deal aims to address growing challenges in governance as AI adoption accelerates, particularly for small businesses with limited resources. According to Deloitte, 95% of large U.S. enterprises use autonomous AI agents, but only 21% effectively govern them,…
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- Workday acquires C1.ai to merge identity governance for humans and AI agents
- Deloitte reports 95% of large U.S. enterprises use AI agents but only 21% govern them effectively
- Deal aims to cut manual access management and improve security for small businesses
The acquisition promises to streamline onboarding, reduce manual permission processes, and improve security by automating access adjustments for employees and agents. Gerrit Kazmaier, Workday’s president of product and technology, emphasized the need for real-time identity governance in an AI-driven workforce. C1.ai’s CEO, Alex Bovee, called the integration a step toward securing the AI era. However, small businesses may face transition challenges, budget constraints, and concerns about maintaining governance consistency in remote work environments.
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Workday Acquires C1.ai to Enhance Access Management for AI Agents
Small Business Trends · 30 October 2026
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