Ai In Business

Buying AI tools isn't enough: two reports show strategy, not spend, drives enterprise returns

High-intensity AI adopters grew headcount 10%+ in 24 months, but 66% of workers got no guidance on using the time saved.

B2B ecommerce is posting real numbers — and operators are taking notice

MSC Industrial's Q3 topped $1B in sales as B2B ecommerce adoption accelerates. Here's what the data means for procurement and ops teams.

B2B Tech Asia Expo 2026 puts agentic AI at the center of enterprise automation

B2B Tech Asia Expo 2026 in Indonesia spotlighted agentic AI as the next step beyond generative AI, with demos showing no-code agent deployment.

Kyndryl report: AI is in 57% of enterprise core processes, but workforce readiness is falling behind

Kyndryl's 2026 People Readiness Report finds AI embedded in most enterprises, yet only 23% of leaders say their workforce is fully prepared.

Southeast Asian enterprises cut vendor onboarding from 5 days to 4 hours with agentic AI

SEA enterprises are moving past AI pilots. A multi-agent workflow cut vendor onboarding time by 95%, signaling where enterprise AI is heading in 2026.

Accenture and Google Cloud launch agentic AI suite for midmarket companies under $3B in revenue

Accenture Edge and Google Cloud are bringing pre-built agentic AI tools to midmarket firms, targeting a segment that faces enterprise-scale pressures with fewer

AI cost reality bites: Uber, Starbucks, and the enterprise ROI reckoning

Uber burned its entire 2026 AI budget in four months. Starbucks scrapped its AI inventory system after nine months. Enterprise operators are now demanding proof

Meta's cloud ambitions emerge as EU tightens rules on AWS and Azure

Meta is building a cloud business to sell excess AI compute, while AWS and Azure face new EU Digital Markets Act scrutiny.

Microsoft launches Frontier Co. with $2.5B and 6,000 engineers to embed AI into enterprise operations

Microsoft's new Frontier Co. subsidiary will embed 6,000 engineers and consultants directly with enterprise clients to accelerate AI deployment.

Enterprise AI cost controls arrive as Walmart, Uber, and Microsoft rein in usage

Major corporations are moving past open AI access and toward usage limits and ROI frameworks, signaling a new phase of enterprise adoption.

Genesys acquires Pinkfish to accelerate agentic AI in contact centers

Genesys buys Pinkfish to fast-track AI agent deployments, while Couchbase and MongoDB each roll out new tools aimed at closing key gaps in enterprise AI.

Enterprise AI hits an inflection point as companies rein in spending and demand real results

OpenAI reports enterprise now tops 40% of revenue, but a growing efficiency push among corporate users is reshaping how AI budgets are managed.

Enterprise AI moves from pilot to infrastructure as agentic platforms define the next buying cycle

Enterprise AI spending is accelerating fast, and agentic platforms are raising the bar on what production-ready deployment actually requires.

Enterprise AI adoption shifts from pilot projects to core business strategy

Most enterprise AI pilots never scale. Here's what separates organizations that reach production from those stuck in perpetual experimentation.

Publicis Sapient's 2026 enterprise AI report finds wide adoption but only 10% say it's core to operations

A survey of 1,550 AI decision-makers finds 73% of enterprises use AI regularly, yet just 10% call it core to how their business runs.

Enterprise AI adoption shifts from pilot projects to core business strategy

Enterprise AI is moving beyond experimentation into full-scale deployment, reshaping operations, decision-making, and competitive positioning across industries.

Cognizant deepens Snowflake CoCo alliance to push enterprise AI from pilot to production

Cognizant and Snowflake expand their CoCo platform collaboration, targeting production-grade AI agents across data, analytics, and business workflows.

A Practical Guide to Modern AI Architecture, Workflow-First Thinking, and Scalable Business Value

Artificial intelligence has already moved beyond the hype cycle and into the day-to-day reality of business operations. Companies across industries are rushing to integrate AI into their workflows, but many are running into the same challenge: it’s relatively easy to build something that works in a demo, and much harder to make it reliable…

A Practical Conversation About AI in Business: From Hype to Real-World Impact

Artificial intelligence has moved from buzzword to boardroom priority at a staggering pace. Yet despite widespread adoption, many organizations are still struggling to turn experimentation into measurable business value—some estimates suggest the majority of enterprise AI initiatives fail to scale successfully. As AI becomes “table stakes” across industries, the real challenge is no longer…

Metropolis: Weekly Drive-in

Metropolis “Weekly Drive In” reflects a new era of storytelling where AI meets real-world execution, turning everyday field performance into momentum. Centered on genuine conversions and local wins, the series highlights how the company is scaling not just through technology, but

The Expanding Threat Surface: Why Cybersecurity Is No Longer Optional for SMBs

Cybersecurity is no longer a concern reserved for large enterprises—it has become a defining issue for businesses of every size. Over the past decade, the rapid rise of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and cryptocurrency has fundamentally reshaped the threat landscape, lowering the barrier to entry for cybercriminals and expanding the range of viable targets….

QumulusAI Provides A Clear Roadmap for Scaling AI Platforms to Thousands of Users

Scaling AI platforms can raise questions about how to expand across locations and support higher user volumes. Growth often requires deployments in multiple data centers and regions. Mazda Marvasti, the CEO of Amberd, says having a clear path to scale is what excites him most about the company’s current direction. He notes that expanding…

Breaking Things, Building Trust: How PayPal Powers Axecessive Force

In an age where experiences mean more than possessions, the rise of “active entertainment” has transformed how people unwind and connect. From axe-throwing to rage rooms, the thrill of safe destruction offers a therapeutic escape from daily stress. Yet behind the chaos of shattered glass and flying axes lies a precise operation — one…

Coupa and UPS Showcase AI-Driven Innovation at Topgolf Atlanta Customer Event

Coupa’s Topgolf Atlanta Customer Event blended business insight with camaraderie, showing how professional gatherings can be both productive and fun. With UPS sharing its experience on Coupa’s AI-native platform, attendees gained a firsthand look at how technology is shaping supply chain innovation. But beyond the technical discussions, the event’s true value lay in the human…

From Procurement to AI: Coupa’s London Stop Charts the Future of Business Agility

Coupa’s London World Tour stop highlighted how digital transformation is reshaping the intersection of procurement, finance, AI, and supply chain management. In an era where disruption is constant, the ability to integrate intelligence and agility across these domains is becoming a defining advantage for global enterprises. By fostering dialogue among industry leaders in an intimate…

Starting Small: How to Scale an Operation with Robotics

As supply chain disruptions and rising labor costs challenge the logistics sector, automation is increasingly viewed as a solution to stay competitive. Robotics, in particular, offers opportunities to enhance efficiency, but many companies hesitate due to concerns about upfront costs and scalability. According to the International Federation of Robotics, global robot installations were expected…

Optimizing the Logistics Chain – Visibility, Efficiency and Automation

Start at the heart of any business operation, and you will find a common thread, a logistics chain. It plays a vital role in transporting goods from one point to another. As businesses grow, so does the complexity and scale of their logistics chain. Position Imaging, a leader in shipping and logistics technology, has…

As Pressure Around AI Returns Increases, Companies Using Should Know the Generative AI Basics

In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, the surge of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) stands out as a particularly transformative development. It’s a trend that’s leading to a wealth of new AI-powered solutions for businesses to consider investing in, whether as part of their internal tech stack or as…

Davinci Jets Completes SmartSky® First Article Installation on Citation Latitude

Fastest ATG now available for Textron’s best-selling mid-size jet RESEARCH TRIANGLE, N.C. , Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — SmartSky Networks, the leading provider of inflight air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity for business aviation, today announced that sales and installation partner Davinci Jets has completed its third SmartSky STC installation, bringing game changing connectivity to a customer-owned Citation Latitude. The SmartSky…

Unpacking Peak: How to Turn Your Current Operational Pains Into Future Gains

How can businesses transform the high demand and challenges of their peak seasons into opportunities for efficiency and growth in warehouse operations? In this episode of the Hai-er Automation podcast, presented by Hai Robotics and hosted by Michelle Dawn Mooney, Technical Sales Executives Jake Ethridge and Vince Donato explore the transformative potential of warehouse…