Workday Acquires C1.ai to Build Identity Governance Layer for AI Agents
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What happened
Workday announced a definitive agreement to acquire C1.ai on October 13, 2026, at Workday Rising 2026 in Las Vegas. C1.ai is an agentic identity platform designed for people and agents. Separately, Deloitte released research detailing the state of AI agent governance.
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Why it matters
The acquisition allows Workday to become an identity governance layer for people, money, and agents across connected systems like CRM and finance infrastructure. C1.ai research indicates that 95% of large U.S. companies run autonomous agents, yet only 21% report having a mature way to govern them, creating security and compliance risks.
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Who's involved
- DeloitteReleased research on the governance of AI agents.
Who could feel it
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Could see market price or valuation adjustments based on the strategic M&A activity.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- AI discussion was presented at Workday Rising 2026 in Las Vegas.Sub-event
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