Ai Platforms

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.

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…

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…

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…

SwarmOne – Applied Digital Supports AI Training at Scale

Swarm One is preparing to launch a groundbreaking horizontal AI training platform for AI training at scale. With a focus on serving numerous customers across various industries, Swarm One aims to revolutionize the field of AI training. As the CEO of Swarm One, I have had an exceptional experience working with Applied, who provide a…