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Omdia, a global analyst and advisory leader, recently released a report called “How Extended Access Management (XAM) closes the gaps in security.” In it, they describe how existing tools have failed to address the most serious security challenges: application sprawl, device sprawl, and identity sprawl.

At this point, it’s almost cliché to say “AI is here, and it is changing everything.” Whether it’s accelerating productivity or reshaping employee workflows, AI is ushering in a new era of operational possibilities. But as we all know, beneath this transformation lies a complex and evolving security challenge.

It’s that time of year. Back-to-school prep is in full swing, from last-minute shopping lists and school supplies to pick-up schedules and extracurricular activities. And with every new school year comes new passwords to manage, such as school portals and streaming services. For families looking to manage the chaos, we’ve already shared a series of back to school tips for parents and students.

AI agents are rapidly transforming how software is accessed, operated, and integrated, such as automating workflows, calling APIs, and interacting with tools and SaaS platforms on behalf of users. This paradigm unlocks powerful new capabilities, but it also raises urgent questions about how sensitive data, especially credentials and secrets, should be managed.

SaaS sprawl and shadow IT create significant security vulnerabilities, exposing organizations to unmanaged apps, unauthorized access, and compliance risks. It’s simply not enough to secure access to the applications you’re actively managing. You also need to secure everything else. That’s one of the reasons we acquired Trelica earlier this year. Organizations must be capable of identifying and managing applications that are used outside of IT and security’s purview.

Rolling out 1Password across your company should be fast, simple, and secure. But if you’re an IT admin deploying to thousands of employees, it can quickly become tedious. That changes today. We’re excited to launch two powerful improvements to help enterprise teams roll out 1Password faster, more securely, and with more control: Let’s take a closer look.

1Password is continually finding ways to protect millions of users and over 165K businesses, delivering a secure, seamless experience across our products. 1Password Extended Access Management builds on that focus by helping teams ensure that every identity is authentic, every application sign-on is secure, and every device is healthy. We are excited to take another step forward in delivering on that.

Omdia, a global analyst and advisory leader, recently released a report called “How Extended Access Management (XAM) closes the gaps in security.” This report describes how existing approaches to access management have failed to address the security, budgetary, and compliance risks posed by unmanaged identities, applications, and devices.