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Progress Software acquires Domo's AI and data platform for $400 million

Progress Software is paying $400M for Domo's AI and data platform, adding 2,400+ enterprise customers and an agentic analytics layer to its AI infrastructure st

Agentic AI is rewriting the rules of B2B sourcing, and Alibaba's Accio is the latest proof

Alibaba's Accio platform adds autonomous sourcing agents as B2B ecommerce accelerates, with new players like Sazo bringing agentic AI to cross-border trade infr

Employee distrust and skills gaps are the real barriers slowing enterprise AI scale in 2026

Platforms from Microsoft, Salesforce, and Google are ready. The blockers now are workforce trust and a widening AI skills gap, not the technology itself.

Spectro Cloud closes $100 million Series D to push AI infrastructure into enterprise production

Spectro Cloud has raised $100M in Series D funding to scale its Palette AI platform for enterprise AI workload management across cloud, edge, and government.

SpringDB clients double or triple conversions by treating ZoomInfo as a full GTM platform, not a single-team tool

Go-to-market consultancy SpringDB reports 2X–3X conversion lifts and 300% database usability gains after rebuilding client data on ZoomInfo's AI GTM platform.

Accenture Edge and Google Cloud target midmarket AI gap with pre-built agentic tools

Accenture Edge and Google Cloud are offering midmarket companies pre-configured agentic AI tools built on Gemini, aimed at firms under $3B in revenue.

Databricks raises at $188B valuation to push its multi-AI governance and agent platform

Databricks announced a new strategic funding round at a $188B valuation, led by Coatue, to accelerate Unity AI Gateway, Genie, and Lakebase.

Databricks raises $3 billion at $188 billion valuation, with Coatue leading its second round of 2026

Databricks signed a term sheet for a $3B Coatue-led round at $188B, up 40% from a $134B valuation just months ago, to fund acquisitions and AI platform expansio

SentinelOne's Singularity platform moves to close the gap with CrowdStrike in AI-driven endpoint security

SentinelOne's Singularity platform challenges CrowdStrike's $1.4B revenue lead as both vendors race to expand AI-driven cybersecurity portfolios.

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.

Global e-commerce market on track to nearly double by 2035, driven by mobile, AI, and D2C shifts

A new forecast puts the global e-commerce market at $19.83T by 2035, with AI personalization, D2C platforms, and mobile-first checkout reshaping how enterprise

Anthropic, Microsoft, and Gartner signal a billing model reckoning for enterprise SaaS buyers

Usage-based billing is expanding fast across AI SaaS platforms, with Anthropic, Microsoft, and Oracle all moving in the same direction at once.

Strong AI governance can lower insurance premiums and board liability

The insurance industry has long rewarded responsible behavior with lower premiums. Nonsmokers pay less for health coverage. Safe drivers pay less for auto policies. Homeowners with security systems get better rates. According to proponents of AI governance platforms, the same logic now applies to ho

CFOs tighten AI budgets as agentic platforms and hardware deals reshape enterprise AI in 2026

Enterprise AI enters a new phase of financial discipline, with CFOs demanding ROI while agentic infrastructure bets accelerate across cloud, chips, and capital

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.

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.

Introducing TheAIAudit: A Platform Built to Measure, Monitor, and Govern Enterprise AI

Enterprise AI is advancing faster than most companies can govern it. Behind the scenes, AI systems are already influencing decisions tied to revenue, operations, compliance, customer outcomes, and risk — yet many organizations still lack a clear way to measure, explain, or oversee what those systems are doing. That is the gap TheAIAudit was…

AI-Enabled Engineering Is Changing the Rules for Talent, Skills and Workforce Readiness (Episode One)

As AI moves from experimentation into daily enterprise workflows, companies are confronting a harder question than whether to adopt new tools: how to redesign work around them. The shift is already changing what employers need from technical talent, from task-based coding skills to systems thinking, judgment and the ability to guide AI-enabled platforms. According…

Extreme Solidifies Networking Leadership with Major Enhancements to Extreme Platform ONE

Autonomous AI meets integrated security, simple pricing, and third-party management to power the next era of networking

The Best Healthcare Platforms Are Built on Clear Communication, AI-Human Collaboration, and a Deep Understanding of the “Why”

Healthcare is being pushed to modernize faster than ever, as AI tools, virtual care, and digital patient experiences shift from innovation to expectation. Recent survey data from McKinsey & Company indicates that about half of U.S. healthcare leaders say their organizations have already put generative AI into practice, underscoring how quickly the technology is…

Extreme Networks Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results

Revenue up 11% and SaaS ARR Growth Accelerates to 29% YoY on Extreme Platform ONE Growth; Secured Forward Supply Chain to Meet Demand and Stabilize Gross Margins

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…

Amberd Moves to the Front of the Line With QumulusAI’s GPU Infrastructure

Reliable GPU infrastructure determines how quickly AI companies can execute. Teams developing private LLM platforms depend on consistent high-performance compute. Shared cloud environments often create delays when demand exceeds available capacity. Amberd CEO Mazda Marvasti says waiting for GPU capacity did not align with his company’s pace. Amberd required guaranteed availability to support its…

QumulusAI Secures Priority GPU Infrastructure Amid AWS Capacity Constraints on Private LLM Development

Developing a private large language model (LLM) on AWS can expose infrastructure constraints, particularly around GPU access. For smaller companies, securing consistent access to high-performance computing often proves difficult when competing with larger cloud customers. Mazda Marvasti, CEO of Amberd, encountered these challenges while scaling his company’s AI platform. Because Amberd operates its own…

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…

How AI and Digital Platforms Are Transforming Work at EY: Insights from Industry Leaders

The Digital Revolution in Professional Services The integration of AI and digital platforms is fundamentally reshaping how teams collaborate, upskill, and deliver value to clients at EY. This transformation extends beyond simple automation—it represents a paradigm shift in how professional services firms operate, innovate, and create competitive advantage. We asked industry thought leaders to share…

AI Meets Access: Powering Smarter Systems with Mobile Credentials

As the security integration industry contends with rapid technological advancement and increasing business complexity, many integrators are looking for the tools, training, and guidance to keep pace. At the center of this evolution is AI—transforming not just the products integrators deploy but also the way they operate their businesses. Meanwhile, the shift to mobile…

Beyond the Frame: LG’s Journey into NFTs and Digital Artistry

In a world where technology and art converge to create new frontiers of experience, LG stands as a beacon of innovation, championing a digital renaissance. LG is no stranger to the art of possibility. They’ve long embraced the transformational power of technology and are now redefining the artistic landscape itself. Built upon the advanced infrastructure…

EY-Shopify Global Alliance with Warren Tomlin

On this episode of the What Just Happened? podcast, host Christine Russo speaks with Warren Tomlin, Managing Partner at EY, on the new alliance his company just made with Shopify. It might seem strange for a company like EY to team with Shopify, but Warren makes a case for it. “It’s not about how it…