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Bending Spoons acquires Airtable at 2.7x ARR, an 89% collapse from its 2021 peak valuation

Bending Spoons is buying Airtable at a $1.29B enterprise value, a fraction of its $11.7B 2021 peak, sending a sharp signal to B2B SaaS operators.

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

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.

Anthropic and Blackstone launch $1.5B AI implementation firm Ode, betting enterprise deployment beats model-building

Ode, a $1.5B joint venture backed by Anthropic, Blackstone, and Goldman Sachs, launches 100 forward-deployed engineers to wire AI into enterprise operations.

94% of B2B buyers fact-check AI research, and peer reviews still close the deal

TrustRadius's 2026 B2B Buying Disconnect Report finds AI is now standard in software purchasing, but human validation remains the decisive factor.

OpenAI's $150 million enterprise push puts forward deployed engineers inside client operations

OpenAI launched a standalone services firm and a $150M partner program to close the gap between AI model access and real enterprise deployment.

AI is deployed in 57% of enterprises, but only 11% have hit their top two goals

Kyndryl's 2026 People Readiness Report finds enterprise AI deployment has surged while workforce confidence and goal attainment have both fallen.

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.

Object Edge's 30-day AI agent field test: 457 autonomous runs, zero manual prompts

Object Edge logged 457 autonomous AI agent runs across five operational domains over 30 days, with 256 governance checks and zero manual prompts required.

Why enterprise AI programs stall before scaling, and what the roadmap actually requires

Most enterprise AI budgets are spent on pilots that never reach production. A five-step adoption roadmap built around readiness, governance, and business KPIs c

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 $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

Enterprise AI adoption is surging, but workforce readiness is sliding backward

AI is embedded across 57% of enterprises, yet workforce confidence and goal attainment are both declining. Here's what the data says operators must fix.

Microsoft launches Frontier Company with $2.5B investment to embed AI engineers inside enterprise customers

Microsoft is committing $2.5B and 6,000 engineers to a new unit that co-builds AI systems on-site with enterprise customers and guarantees IP protection.

Only 26% of enterprises say AI governance keeps pace with deployment, Smarsh study finds

A Smarsh study conducted by FTI Consulting finds 55% of enterprises are deploying AI but only 26% have governance that matches the pace.

Microsoft 365 prices rise up to 43% as Copilot Chat folds into base plans

Effective July 1, Microsoft raised M365 commercial prices 5–43% and bundled Copilot Chat into every base plan, forcing procurement teams to reassess software bu

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

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.

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 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.

The Business Case for AgTech: Better Data Is Key to Managing Risk on the Farm

Farming is under more pressure than it’s been in years. Costs are rising, prices are unpredictable, and every decision carries more weight than it used to. What many still think of as a traditional industry is quietly evolving, with more farmers turning to digital tools to manage risk and stay competitive. It’s not about chasing…

One Team, Shared Goals: Inside CG Infinity’s Client Philosophy

Successful Salesforce initiatives rely on alignment as much as technology. When partners stay focused on delivery rather than shared priorities, projects risk meeting technical requirements without achieving real business success. The strongest outcomes come from teams that treat client priorities as the foundation for every decision and operate from a clear client philosophy. That…

CyrusOne Announces Robert Johnson as New Chief Business Officer

Seasoned Executive Appointed to Lead Operations During Period of Rapid Expansion

ELLKAY at HIMSS 2023: A Milestone Week Impacting the Healthcare IT Community

At HIMSS 23, ELLKAY’s presence was nothing short of spectacular, marking a week filled with connection, collaboration, and celebration. Over five days, the team engaged in over 5,000 handshakes and snapped 250+ selfies with their new president, Ajay Kapare, alongside partners. ELLKAY’s participation at HIMSS 23 was a testament to their leadership and commitment to…

Discover the Magic of Simplified Automated Inspection

The digital landscape is swiftly changing, and so too is the need for efficient and reliable print inspection software. With the rise of automation, there’s a growing demand for tools that not only simplify the workflow but also provide accurate and comprehensive print inspections. Enter PQV 4.0, the most sophisticated print inspection software currently…

The 7 Cyber Security Essentials

This podcast focuses on the 7 essentials to keep your business cybersafe, featuring Eddie Steiger, Chief Information Security Officer at ION247, A Pavion Company. This podcast focuses on the 7 essentials to keep your business cybersafe, featuring Eddie Steiger, Chief Information Security Officer at ION247, A Pavion Company. Eddie highlights important practices that serve as…

Remotely Access Your Serial & USB Industrial Device from Anywhere Using RLConnect24

Out in the field, it can be hard to connect to remote devices, especially because of the complications that go into it. But it doesn’t have to be a problem if you have the right software that is easy to use and quick to solve the problem at hand. And it’s a solution…

Printing a Bold Future: DigiTech’s Innovation Triumph Over COVID Challenges

COVID shook things up for many companies, and DigiTech is no exception, having to adapt to a new world that could have easily brought trouble for the company. Thankfully, DigiTech spun the bad into good which benefited them in the long run. Gabrielle Bejarano sat down to talk with DigiTech President Patric Coldewey about his…