Market Growth

U.S. B2B tech spending hit $35.3 billion in the first half of 2026, and the second half looks different

Circana puts H1 2026 B2B technology revenue at $35.3B, up 10% YoY. Growth moderates to 6% in H2 as pricing dynamics shift and teams rethink GTM.

U.S. B2B tech spending hit $35.3 billion in H1 2026, with cloud leading at 15% growth

Circana's latest forecast puts U.S. B2B tech reseller revenue up 10% in H1 2026, with cloud, hardware, and software all posting gains.

AI investment is reshaping the U.S. startup market, and the best employers are proving it

U.S. startups captured 64% of global venture funding in 2025, up from 56% the year before, with AI alone drawing $211 billion.

Samsung chip profit soared 250-fold this earnings season, and AI infrastructure spending shows no sign of slowing

AI hardware demand drove Samsung's chip unit to a 250-fold profit surge, while Palantir, Cloudflare, and Hon Hai posted outsized results, splitting the enterpr

U.S. B2B tech spending hit $35.3B in H1 2026, with cloud leading at 15% growth

Circana's latest forecast shows B2B technology reseller revenue up 10% year over year, with cloud, hardware, and software all posting gains.

Palantir's U.S. commercial revenue jumps 149% as enterprise AI sovereignty demand accelerates

Palantir's Q2 2026 results show U.S. commercial revenue up 149% year-over-year to $764M, signaling a decisive shift in how enterprises are buying AI.

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.

Etched targets a $20 billion valuation with back-to-back rounds as inference chip demand hits $1 billion

AI inference chip startup Etched is in talks to close two concurrent funding rounds valuing it at $10B and $20B, signaling surging enterprise demand.

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

The Global BOPIS Market

Buy Online, Pick Up In Store, or BOPIS, is a retail revolution sweeping across the U.S., underscoring a key trend in consumer habits. With shoppers having spent over $95 billion via BOPIS in 2022, it’s clear this is not just a minor blip on the retail radar. What’s even more striking is that this…

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…

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 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…

HUVR | Virtual Access to Mobile Locations and Virtual Events Around the World, Without Physically Being There, Are We There Yet?

In an era of constant digital connection, can virtual access provide opportunities where a physical presence isn’t attainable? The march towards an increasingly digital world creates the capacity to exist in multiple locations simultaneously through virtual platform technology. From learning services to trade shows, industries are finding innovative ways to incorporate these new capabilities. One…

The Importance of Selling the Sizzle of the Printing Industry to Attract Young Talent

Printing has always been in demand and is still relevant to date. According to statistics, “the global print-on-demand market size was valued at USD 4.90 billion in 2021 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.1% from 2022 to 2030.” However, the printing industry is not experiencing an influx of young…

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…

State of the Semiconductor Business – 2022

As we witness a semiconductor business revolution driven by an ever-expanding range of applications, it’s evident that the demand for these micro marvels is reaching new heights, according to experts at Technetics Semi on today’s episode of Getting Technetical. The ubiquitous presence of semiconductors, from Internet of Things sensors to high-end gaming systems, reinforces their…

Wing’s New Walgreens Partnership Means Drone Delivery is Finally Taking Off

In recent years, drones have flexed their usefulness for a multitude of purposes, from surveying in the construction industry, to risk assessment in telecommunications, to most recently, drone deliveries. This growth is bearing out in the numbers, too; commercial drone sales, since 2016, have experienced more than 900% growth, with projections placing sales in the…