Growth Strategy

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.

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…

Game-Changing Marketing: Why Brands Must Embed Themselves Naturally Into Gaming Experiences

Video games have rapidly evolved from niche entertainment to a dominant cultural force, reshaping how people interact, play, and connect with brands. With the gaming industry expected to surpass $300 billion in yearly revenue by 2030, businesses are increasingly asking: how can brands authentically integrate into games without alienating audiences? Meanwhile, developers face the…

The Product Leadership Playbook: Lessons from SaaS Growth, FinTech Reinvention, and Startup Journeys

The world of tech rarely stands still. SaaS is growing faster than ever, reshaping how businesses deliver value, while fintech continues to reinvent how we pay, shop, and prove who we are. And the numbers back it up: The SaaS market, worth $266 billion in 2024, is projected to exceed $315.6 billion this year…

Workforce, Housing, and Growth: How Applied Digital Is Revitalizing a Rural Town Through AI Infrastructure

As AI infrastructure spreads beyond tech hubs and into America’s heartland, companies face a new imperative: not just to build facilities—but to build trust, local partnerships, and long-term value for the communities that host them. In Ellendale, North Dakota, Applied Digital’s Polaris Forge 1 campus has become a case study in what rural revitalization…

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…

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…

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…

Wes Cummins on Applied Digital’s Promising Horizon

Wes Cummins,CEO of Applied Digital, shares his enthusiasm for Applied Digital’s future, emphasizing the development of a robust HPC strategy. With their first facility successfully operational in Jamestown and plans to expand further in Ellendale and other yet-to-be-announced locations, he is confident that the company’s future achievements will eclipse its impressive past.

AI’s Exponential Influence: Beyond Speed to Societal Transformation

Michael Maniscalco, CTO of Applied Digital, anticipates the rapid acceleration of AI development, emphasizing that its growth is expected to be exponential and possibly beyond. Noting the surge in investments and the broad market interest, he underscores AI’s transformative potential not just in economic terms but in reshaping societal structures. Maniscalco cites examples such as…