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Meta is building a cloud business to sell AI compute, putting pressure on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud
Meta is forming a cloud unit to sell excess AI computing power to enterprise customers, setting up a direct challenge to the hyperscaler incumbents.
Meta is hiring AWS's Dave Brown and talking to Anthropic as its cloud push becomes real
Meta is recruiting a top Amazon Web Services executive and in early talks to sell compute to Anthropic, turning Zuckerberg's cloud ambitions into operational mo
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 now claim 80% of Forbes list funding and are spawning a new wave of pre-unicorn challengers
Forbes' 2026 AI 50 and Next Billion-Dollar Startups lists reveal how AI dominates venture capital and enterprise application alike.
OpenAI and Anthropic now hold 80% of AI 50 venture funding as enterprise-ready startups multiply
Forbes' 2026 AI 50 reveals $305.6B raised across 50 startups, with OpenAI and Anthropic alone accounting for $242.6B, while vertical specialists prove real reven
HCLTech's Advanced AI revenue jumps 62% as record $2.4B bookings quarter signals enterprise AI spending is accelerating
HCLTech posted record Q1 bookings of $2.4B and 62% Advanced AI revenue growth, anchored by a $1.14B digital workplace deal and a $370M AI data center bet.
QCi splits its C-suite in two, hiring a $2B sales veteran as CRO while promoting its former CRO to a new CPO role
Quantum Computing Inc. named Susan Hunt as Chief Revenue Officer and created a Chief Product Officer role for Pouya Dianat to sharpen commercial execution.
Etched closes $300M Series C at $10.3B valuation, doubling in seven months as inference chip orders hit $1B
Etched raised $300M at a $10.3B valuation, led by Sequoia, doubling its worth in seven months with $1B in chip orders already booked.
Google's Gemini 3.5 Pro slips behind schedule as compute constraints ripple across AI industry
Google's next flagship Gemini model is months behind on coding benchmarks while AI compute scarcity reshapes vendor relationships and product timelines industry
Cognizant expands Google Cloud partnership to move 100,000 associates onto Gemini Enterprise
Cognizant and Google Cloud deepen their Gemini Enterprise partnership, targeting 100K associates and joint go-to-market offerings across key industries.
OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google are racing to lock in startups with credits worth millions
AI model providers are offering early-stage startups credit packages exceeding $3M to win long-term enterprise contracts before competitors do.
OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google are competing for startups with credit packages topping $3M
AI model makers are flooding early-stage startups with computing credits and steep discounts, reshaping how enterprise teams should evaluate vendor lock-in risk
Meta's cloud ambitions emerge as EU tightens rules on AWS and Azure
Meta is building a cloud business to sell excess AI compute, while AWS and Azure face new EU Digital Markets Act scrutiny.
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
Enterprise AI adoption shifts from pilot projects to core business strategy
Enterprise AI is moving beyond experimentation into full-scale deployment, reshaping operations, decision-making, and competitive positioning across industries.
SpaceX's $60 billion acquisition of Cursor to boost competitive edge in AI coding
SpaceX's acquisition of AI coding startup Cursor for $60 billion underscores its ambition in the AI sector. This bold move positions SpaceX to challenge Anthropic and OpenAI's dominance.
OpenAI files confidentially for IPO as competition heats up
OpenAI has filed confidentially for an IPO, valued at $157 billion in its last private round, as competition from Anthropic, Google DeepMind, and Meta intensifies.
HPE Unifies Global Distribution With Ingram Micro and TD SYNNEX
Global model anchored by strong regional and specialist distributors positions partners to capture opportunities across HPE's full portfolio
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
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…
Consulting Reframed: Perspective, Leadership, and Impact Beyond the Client
As organizations navigate accelerating digital transformation, tighter margins, and increasing organizational complexity, the role of consultants is being re-examined. Today’s most effective consulting leaders are no longer valued simply for delivering projects, but for bringing outside perspective, cross-industry insight, and the ability to lead through ambiguity. Most large organizations today are not short on…
2025 Broadband Year in Review, Part 2
In this episode of Wavelengths, the Amphenol Broadband Solutions podcast, host Daniel Litwin continues his conversation with Alex Rozek, Founder and CEO of Mac Mountain, to examine how technology shifts, capital discipline, and changing consumer expectations reshaped broadband in 2025, and what those changes lock in for the future. As the broadband industry closes…
2025 Broadband Year in Review, Part 1
In this episode of Wavelengths, the Amphenol Broadband Solutions podcast, host Daniel Litwin sits down with Alex Rozek, Founder and CEO of Mac Mountain, to unpack the defining shifts that shaped the broadband industry in 2025 and what they signal for the years ahead. As the industry approaches the end of 2025, broadband looks markedly different…
From Flip Phones to Free-to-Play Empires: How Mobile Gaming Reshaped Business Models, Communities, and Esports
Mobile gaming has quietly become the largest segment of the global gaming industry, generating about $92 billion annually—more than both PC and console games. Yet for decades, many brands and agencies underestimated its reach, focusing instead on arena-filling esports tournaments or blockbuster console titles. With nearly everyone carrying a smartphone, however, mobile has become…
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…
Mentorship, Training, and Culture Shifts to Boost Workforce Development in the Security Sector
The security industry is facing a moment of transformation. Amid rapid technological shifts and workforce challenges, companies are realizing that talent — recruiting it, developing it, and retaining it — is now central to long-term success. At the same time, long-overdue conversations around inclusion, representation, and culture are gaining momentum across the sector. Workforce…
Opportunity Is Knocking, Small Towns Must Answer
As innovation spreads beyond urban centers, small towns are increasingly finding themselves at the forefront of economic transformation. Whether it’s a tech company setting up shop or a new industry planting roots, these shifts present a rare chance for rural communities to redefine their futures. But opportunity alone isn’t enough—it takes local leadership, a collaborative…
Applied Digital Ellendale AI Data Center: February 2025 Update
As AI and high-performance computing (HPC) continue to push technological boundaries, the demand for powerful, efficient infrastructure is more critical than ever. In February 2025, Applied Digital’s Ellendale AI Data Center marked significant progress in meeting that demand. The team announced that ELN02 has officially powered on its first lineup, a major step toward…
Broadband State of the Union: Urban Innovation and Rural Challenges
In the latest episode of Amphenol Broadband Solutions’ Wavelengths podcast, host Daniel Litwin sat down with Tyler Cooper, Editor-in-Chief at BroadbandNow Research, for a deep dive into the current landscape of broadband deployment and access across the United States. With 2025 underway, the conversation tackled key trends shaping the broadband industry, including the contrast…

Redefining Retail Solutions with Advanced Technology
As businesses evolve to adapt to rapid advancements in technology and changes in consumer behavior, Position Imaging has been at the forefront of shaping brand-new experiences for its customers. From its innovative iPickup clips to advanced computer vision technology, the company continues to reimagine and drive the landscape of the shipping and logistics industry. A…
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