Business Challenges

Deloitte: 38% of B2B Buyers Now Use Agentic AI

Deloitte research via WSJ (March 2026) finds 38% of surveyed B2B buyers use agentic AI, while most suppliers lack full front-to-back integration.

Vision to Value: How disruption is testing tax and finance operations

In an ever-evolving landscape characterized by tighter budgets, evolving regulations, fragmented data, and a scarcity of experienced talent, tax and finance leaders find themselves under mounting pressure. The demands are no longer limited to mere compliance; they now encompass maintaining robust op

The Early Scale: Bizjournals reports Hadrian secures $1.37B for AI-powered factories

AI investments and logistics challenges dominate the headlines as construction and tech industries navigate rapid changes. Saudi crude shipments pause adds pressure on supply chains.

Enterprise AI governance is structural, not cosmetic, and most organizations haven't made the shift yet

Regulators can't keep up with enterprise AI adoption, and additive "innovation theater" leaves organizations exposed. Here's what structural readiness actually

Professional services EBITDA fell to a five-year low of 9.8% in 2024, and firms are still closing the gap

The SPI Benchmark Maturity Report reveals EBITDA at 9.8%, billable utilization at 68.9%, and revenue growth at just 4.6%, all five-year lows.

The Early Scale: Anthropic Bets $1.5B That Deployment, Not the Model, Is the Hard Part

Anthropic's $1.5B deployment bet, B2B e-commerce outpacing consumer retail 3x, and the 80% manufacturing automation gap, here's what B2B leaders need to act on.

The Early Scale: 72% of B2B Buyers Now Vet Vendors on ChatGPT as Anthropic Backs a $1.5B Bet on AI Implementation

72% of B2B buyers now vet vendors on ChatGPT. Token costs are blocking enterprise AI at production scale. And Anthropic just backed a $1.5B bet that the real problem is implementation, not the technology itself.

Kyndryl's 2026 People Readiness Report: AI is spreading fast, but most workforces aren't ready

57% of enterprises now run AI in core processes, yet only 23% of leaders say their workforce is fully prepared, per Kyndryl's 2026 report.

The Early Scale: AI Data Centers Can't Wait for the Grid as Manufacturers Lack the Plumbing

AI data centers can't wait for the grid. Manufacturers have the tools but not the plumbing. And logistics volatility just got a permanent address. Here's what B2B leaders need to know.

The Early Scale: 80% of US Factories Have Zero Automation as 72% of B2B Buyers Turn to ChatGPT

80% of U.S. factories have zero automation, 72% of B2B buyers now use ChatGPT to evaluate vendors, and the energy transition market hits $3.17T with 1,650 GW stuck in grid queues. Here's your Monday B2B intelligence.

AI-generated RFQs are flooding B2B inboxes. Here's how one manufacturer filtered the noise

As AI tools let buyers blast polished RFQs to dozens of suppliers in minutes, specialist firms are discovering that more inquiries doesn't mean better opportuni

B2B data market heads toward $15 billion, but data quality gaps threaten enterprise ROI

The B2B data market is projected to hit $15 billion by 2030, yet persistent data quality issues are undermining the returns enterprises expect.

How to Succeed After Getting Promoted: Seeking Feedback, Acting with Intention, and Leading with Perspective

What newly promoted leaders should do first: seek feedback, lean on mentorship, and decide with intention through a steep learning curve.

From Starting Over In A New Country To Reaching The C-Suite: A CFO’s Career Comeback

A CFO on how resilience, adaptability, and long-term thinking turned starting over in a new country into a path to the C-suite.

Outsourcing Is Crucial for Managing Complex Off-Duty Security Programs

Companies struggle to coordinate off-duty security across locations without a dedicated partner to handle logistics and compliance