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One of the most pivotal aspects of Human Resources management is providing a seamless onboarding experience for new employees. In today's fast-paced work environment, companies are increasingly turning to advanced systems to enhance this process. Seedrock, a company utilizing Oracle's suite of tools

Consulting is turning into agent delivery, not decks, as big firms chase “AI-native” work

Accenture, the Big Four, and boutique firms are repositioning around AI agents and subscription-style products. For operators, the new procurement question is w

The Early Scale: The Wall Street Journal: North America Orders 18,000 Warehouse Robots in H1 2026

Warehouse robotics and shifting retail strategies define today's business landscape. Here’s what you should know.

$5 billion in new data center insurance capacity is the clearest signal yet that AI buildouts are rewriting risk buying

Aon’s program expansion and a wave of broker M&A point to the same operational shift: coverage is getting structured earlier, and purchased more like infrastruc

The Early Scale: PTZOptics redefines enterprise video with Rise 4K launch

Discover how AI is reshaping enterprise video, supply chain visibility, and smart building investments in today's dynamic B2B environment.

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.

The Early Scale: NextEra-Dominion merger to reshape utility landscape by 2027

NextEra's mega-merger, eBay's Depop acquisition, and CMA CGM's strategic buy of FedEx reshape industries. Smart plays guide you on leveraging these shifts.

The Early Scale: CNBC: IBM partners with OpenAI to boost enterprise AI

IBM partners with OpenAI to strengthen enterprise AI offerings; B2B digital commerce is surpassing traditional markets. AI is also cutting drug discovery times to months.

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.

Skills Over Credentials: What Actually Matters in Accounting Today

Gartner: AI platforms market hits $64B in 2026, but 45% of CFOs are spending it on the wrong outcomes

Gartner forecasts the AI platforms and models market will grow 63% to $64B in 2026, while a parallel survey finds finance AI budgets are misaligned with board p

The Early Scale: Utilities will spend $1.1 trillion on the grid over five years. That is not a typo.

Utilities are committing $1.1 trillion to grid infrastructure. Anthropic and Blackstone just bet $1.5 billion that AI implementation beats model-building. And the federal government declared universal EHR adoption. The era of planning to modernize is over.

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 on Wednesday, July 15.

Dr Epps on the Crafted Journey

Industry clouds gain traction as enterprises look beyond generic platforms

Enterprise operators are evaluating industry-specific cloud platforms as generic solutions fall short of vertical compliance and workflow demands.

Why vertical proof beats agency size when B2B tech and fintech buying cycles stretch past a year

Enterprise marketing leaders picking agencies on headcount and awards are optimizing for the wrong signals when deal cycles run 9–18 months.

How to Get Promoted in Accounting — Even After Getting Laid Off

The Early Scale: CMA CGM Rewrites the 3PL Map With a $1.4B Deal as Meta Enters Cloud

CMA CGM rewrites the 3PL map with a $1.4B deal. Meta enters the cloud business as the EU squeezes AWS and Azure. And AI stops doing the paperwork and starts framing the walls. Here's your B2B brief for the Fourth of July weekend.

The Early Scale: Automation Crosses the Rubicon as BT and Verizon Bet $4B on the Enterprise

Automation crosses the rubicon, BT and Verizon bet $4B on the multinational enterprise, and a 19-day AI blackout exposes the infrastructure risk hiding in every enterprise tech stack.

When floods don't hit you directly, business interruption still can

As part of our ongoing Inside Restoration & Recovery series, we speak with industry experts about the trends, risks, and best practices shaping restoration, disaster preparedness, and business resilience. In this installment, we explore an often-overlooked flood risk: business interruptions caused b

Trust before pitch: why connection drives sales success

With 48 years in the benefits and insurance industry, Greg Rudisel has sat across the table from more buyers than most salespeople will ever meet. His career spans life insurance, group medical sales with Blue Cross Blue Shield and the precursor to UnitedHealthcare, vision care with VSP, and nearly

Crafted Journey How To: Building a Creative Career Across Scripts, Stages, and Sound

Creative careers rarely move in a straight line, especially for writers working across stage, screen, audio, books, and independent film. Sustaining that kind of life often means finding opportunities wherever they appear, building a strong network, staying open to different form

Supply chain's AI moment: billing fixes, orchestration tools and C-suite moves signal a sector in transition

From Fixefy's agentic AI to Hershey's new CSCO, supply chain leaders are pushing AI and leadership changes to the forefront in 2026.

PayPal Announces Strategic Reorganization to Accelerate Growth

PayPal transitions to a simplified three-business operating model and announces several leadership appointments

Inside TekniPlex Gaggiano: How Specialized Manufacturing and Precision Engineering Define a True Center of Excellence

Manufacturing excellence today is less about scale alone and more about precision, control, and adaptability—especially in industries where even microscopic inconsistencies can have outsized consequences. As global supply chains grow more complex and regulatory standards tighten,

Paris Packaging 2026: How Material Science and Global Innovation Are Reshaping the Future of Packaging

In an era where sustainability, performance, and consumer expectations are colliding, packaging has quietly become one of the most dynamic frontiers of innovation. What was once viewed as a functional afterthought is now a strategic lever—one that blends advanced science, manufac

How Interactive Workshops Transformed Engagement: Insights from Gary Hubbard and Jacqui Barber at IPS Global 2026

In an era where global teams increasingly rely on digital communication, the value of in-person connection has taken on renewed importance, especially in high-stakes industries like advanced manufacturing and packaging. Sales organizations, in particular, are rediscovering that m

Discovering TekniPlex’s Global Reach: Insights from Wouter Dujardin at the IPS Global Sales Meeting 2026

At a time when global manufacturing networks are becoming increasingly interconnected, moments of realization—like discovering the true scale of one’s own organization—highlight just how expansive modern industry has become. For many professionals, stepping into international col

Rick McKenna Reflects on Timing, Connection, and Impact at the IPS Global Sales Meeting Mexico City 2026

Corporate gatherings often walk a fine line between urgency and reflection, but the most impactful ones create space for both—allowing ideas to breathe while still driving momentum. In a global organization like TekniPlex, where collaboration spans cultures and continents, the pa

Global Alignment in Action: Insights from Dirk de Mulder at the IPS Global Sales Meeting in Mexico City

In an increasingly interconnected manufacturing landscape, global alignment is no longer a strategic advantage—it’s a necessity. Companies like TekniPlex are leaning into this reality by rethinking how their teams collaborate across continents, recognizing that innovation often h