JumpCloud Inc. has unveiled its latest study, The Agentic IAM Pulse Report: Closing the Governance Gap to Accelerate with AI, revealing that AI agents are becoming deeply integrated into core business functions while governance and oversight lag behind. Although 72% of organizations are already using AI agents, 92% admit they face major challenges in scaling them securely.

The report points to a growing concern as AI agents move beyond experimental use into critical operations such as financial reporting and HR provisioning. As their responsibilities expand, these systems are being granted greater autonomy with reduced supervision.
Key insights from the report include:

According to Joel Rennich, AI adoption has advanced faster than the safeguards required to manage it securely. He noted that AI agents are increasingly operating within sensitive workflows, often with fragmented identities, elevated access privileges, and minimal supervision. Rennich emphasized that identity management has effectively become the final security perimeter for AI agents, making formal governance frameworks essential to transform AI from a potential risk into a long-term driver of growth.

To address these concerns, JumpCloud Inc. introduced its Agentic IAM solution, designed specifically for the AI-driven era. The platform delivers a centralized control system that connects human users, non-human identities, and autonomous agents to verified corporate identities. By automating governance and security controls throughout the AI lifecycle, the company aims to help organizations turn AI from an unmanaged threat into a secure business advantage.

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GoDaddy’s core mission is to empower entrepreneurs worldwide, making opportunities more accessible for everyone. Our goal is to support small businesses by helping them increase sales while saving valuable time and resources. While GoDaddy is often known for its domain and website services, the company has evolved into much more.

That’s why I was excited to present our latest AI-powered product suite at Money 20/20 USA, where I shared GoDaddy’s vision of transforming commerce for small businesses around the globe.

GoDaddy Airo™ simplifies commerce for entrepreneurs. With a customer base of nearly 21 million, GoDaddy has the unique ability to connect directly with entrepreneurs and understand their specific needs. Our GoDaddy Venture Forward research reveals that nearly half of small business owners believe generative AI will help them compete with larger businesses.

At Money 20/20, we introduced attendees to Kiki, a fictional small business owner representing the common challenges entrepreneurs face. We followed Kiki as she navigated running a clothing boutique in Palo Alto. Through interactive demos, we showcased how GoDaddy Airo™—our AI-driven platform—can transform the entrepreneurial journey.

For example, imagine Kiki could easily discuss her business idea with GoDaddy Airo, which would then instantly generate a catchy domain name and a customizable website. Or, what if Kiki could simply upload her product catalog and have Airo digitize it for both online and in-store sales? Thanks to AI, GoDaddy Airo can analyze image data, create an online catalog in seconds, and suggest product descriptions and pricing.

These features are already available through GoDaddy Airo, which addresses and solves many of the most common challenges faced by entrepreneurs. GoDaddy Airo helps small businesses get online quickly, create marketing materials, build product catalogs, manage inventory, facilitate both online and offline sales, post on social media, and more. By making omnichannel commerce more accessible, GoDaddy Airo streamlines operations and helps small businesses succeed in today’s digital world.

Generative AI opens up new growth opportunities for small business owners. The future of commerce is full of potential, as highlighted by the developments we presented at Money 20/20. According to GoDaddy’s consumer data, GoDaddy Airo users:

Most importantly, GoDaddy Airo takes over time-consuming tasks, freeing up small business owners to focus on what matters most. Reflecting on our time at Money 20/20, I’m grateful to the community for embracing our vision and our drive to redefine commerce for small businesses.

Our commitment to supporting entrepreneurs inspires us to collaborate with industry leaders and innovators, working toward a future where small businesses can thrive.

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