Business Growth

SpaceX revenue nearly doubled as Starlink and AI businesses surge, but the spending is far from over

SpaceX's debut financial results show revenue nearly doubling, powered by Starlink and AI, even as executives warn the investment cycle is still ramping up.

B2B digital commerce is hitting escape velocity, and distributors who ignore it are already behind

Amazon's 20% Q2 growth and Watsco's 37% digital revenue share signal that B2B ecommerce is no longer optional for distributors and operators.

AI startups are proving they can build real businesses, and Forbes' 2026 lists show exactly where the money is going

From $30B revenue run rates to sub-$1B unicorn candidates, Forbes' 2026 AI rankings map where enterprise AI investment is concentrating.

Amazon Business hits $60 billion in annualized gross sales as agentic AI reshapes B2B procurement

Amazon Business has reached $60B in annualized gross sales, a milestone that arrives just as agentic AI begins rewiring how B2B buyers discover and purchase.

Wipro's large deal bookings hit $1.6B in Q1, growing 12.9% sequentially as AI-enabled contracts anchor growth strategy

Wipro posted $1.6B in large deal bookings for Q1 FY27, a 12.9% sequential jump, even as overall IT services revenue dipped slightly quarter-over-quarter.

Databricks signs term sheet for $3 billion round at $188 billion valuation, led by Coatue

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

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

IPS Global Mkt Meeting 2026 – An de Coen on the Future of Marketing Leadership

In an era where marketing is expected to do more than generate awareness, the conversation is rapidly shifting toward measurable impact and strategic leadership. Industry gatherings like IPS Global MKT Meet NYC 2026 reveal a growing consensus: success hinges not just on execution, but on clarity of purpose and the ability to articulate…

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…

Salesforce Advocacy and Informed Judgment Drive Successful Implementations

Salesforce can be a powerful growth platform, but its complexity can put inexperienced organizations at a disadvantage. Without strong in-house expertise, leaders may struggle to assess recommendations, push back on unnecessary scope, or determine whether proposed solutions truly support business outcomes. Over time, this can lead to overbuilt systems, excess cost, and decisions driven…

Corporate Heartbeat: The Win-Win of Giving Back

Corporate giving is increasingly viewed as part of local economic infrastructure—not discretionary generosity. In the U.S., 13.7% of households experienced food insecurity in 2024, impacting millions of working families and signaling stress within regional labor markets. As cost-of-living pressures persist and metro regions like North Texas continue to grow rapidly, business leaders are reassessing…

Channel Partners 2025 – Verizon Partner Network

In 2025, Verizon Partner Network continues to empower its partners at the Channel Partners conference with industry-leading and reliable solutions, fostering sustainable business growth. By leveraging the well-established Verizon brand and its comprehensive product offerings, we are providing an unparalleled value proposition accessible solely through our network. Our commitment remains on partner education, accreditation, and…

Verizon Partner Network Co-Sell Connection 2025 Kick Off

The Co-Sell Connection 2025 webinar kicked off with a warm welcome from the host, Cesar Teran. The series aims to spotlight Verizon products and solutions and provide insights from top thought leaders to help navigate the evolving business landscape. Key Speakers and Topics In this session, Verizon’s partner leadership team, including Mark Tina the…

Bryan Barretto’s 2024 Outlook for Verizon: Leveraging New Partners for Telecom Growth

As we step into 2024, the Verizon Partner Network is on the brink of an exciting transformation. This evolution is driven by the introduction of new partners and a renewed focus on mobility and Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), areas poised for significant growth in the telecommunications landscape. In a recent discussion, Bryan Barretto, Managing Partner…

Verizon Leaders: Inside Look at the Verizon Partner Network

The Verizon Partner Network recently delved into the core aspects of the Verizon Partner Program, a critical element in the company’s growth and collaboration strategy. This discussion is highly relevant in the context of the evolving telecommunications industry and the increasing importance of strategic partnerships. Mark Tina, who is the VP of Indirect Channel Distribution…

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…

Debt Doesn’t Have to be a Four-Letter Word: The Venture Debt Alternative to Equity Financing (Part 2)

In the second of three episodes of Position Imaging’s Intelligent Logistics podcast on utilizing venture debt as an alternative to equity financing, the conversation delves deeper into the nuanced relationship between investors and the companies they finance. Host Daniel Litwin continues the dialogue with Position Imaging’s CEO, Ned Hill, and David Byrne, Managing Director…

Debt Doesn’t Have to be a Four-Letter Word: The Venture Debt Alternative to Equity Financing

Position Imaging has successfully navigated the challenging landscape of startup financing, securing $30 million in venture debt to fuel its growth and market expansion. This strategic move highlights the importance of venture debt as a viable alternative to equity financing for growth-stage companies, offering a way to scale without significant equity dilution. How can…

Mark Lavorgna outlines how Verizon is better supporting our partners

Mark describes how Verizon is now investing in training, our process, products and solutions tailored to our partner program.

Verizon Leaders: Unlocking Connectivity with the Verizon Partner Network

For a special episode of The Verizon Partner Network, the focus was on the considerable role of partnerships in the Verizon Partner Program, and the leaders shared their perspectives on the initiative. Their conversation brought about a lot of thought-providing context on the evolving telecommunications landscape. In today’s era, collaboration and integration are key to…

Mark Tina Explores the Importance of Partners in Verizon’s Success

A special episode of  The Verizon Partner Network focuses on an examination of an industry marked by fierce competition and rapid innovation is the subject. But most importantly, how the role of partnerships in a company’s success is increasingly vital. Mark Tina, VP of Indirect Channel Distribution and Channel Chief at Verizon Business, details why…

Examining How the Verizon Partner Network Supports its Members with Mark Tina

The support systems within partner networks are more crucial than ever as the telecommunications industry witnesses more and more shifts in its landscape. To discuss this on an episode of The Verizon Partner Network, Mark Tina, VP of Indirect Channel Distribution and Channel Chief at Verizon Business, provided an outlook into how Verizon is enhancing…

The Secret Behind Applied Digital’s Rapid Success

Wes Cummins, CEO of Applied Digital, highlights the foundation of Applied Digital’s success: its dedicated team of experts. In less than 24 months, the company has added an impressive 500 megawatts of capacity. This feat, according to Cummins, is credited to the company’s ability to recruit some of the best talents in the field and…

How COVID-19 Changed the Marketing Game

COVID-19 reshaped the landscape for every industry and every area of business. And while logistics and supply-chain issues may grab all the headlines, marketing changed a lot during the pandemic. Shockoe’s Dan Cui, VP of Sales & Business Development, and Dexter Williams, Digital Marketing Strategist, came together to share their insights on the shifts COVID-19…