Partnership

Cognizant expands Google Cloud partnership to put Gemini Enterprise into 200,000 hands

Cognizant and Google Cloud are scaling Gemini Enterprise across 200,000 associates and joint clients, with a contact center deployment already lifting first-con

Logicalis earns Microsoft Frontier Partner status as enterprise AI deployments move past the pilot stage

Logicalis has achieved Microsoft Frontier Partner status and a Copilot specialization, signaling readiness to scale enterprise AI with governance built in.

Tech Mahindra and Telefónica Germany expand partnership to build private cloud platform

Tech Mahindra and Telefónica Germany are building a multi-year private cloud and PaaS platform to modernize telecom infrastructure and expand B2B capabilities.

SpaceX's Orbital Data Centers Just Crossed From Speculation to Strategy. Here's What Enterprise Tech Leaders Need to Know.

SpaceX has working hardware in orbit, an FCC filing for a large-scale satellite compute constellation, and a reported deal with Google. The Washington Post reports that orbital data centers have moved from thought experiment to a thesis serious infrastructure people are now tracking. Here is what enterprise technology leaders need to know.

BlackBerry Is a B2B Enterprise Software Company Now. And the Numbers Prove It.

Most markets still price BlackBerry as a nostalgia trade. QNX revenue up 26%, adjusted EBITDA up 52%, a $1 billion royalty backlog, and a deepening NVIDIA partnership say otherwise. Here is what enterprise buyers and technology leaders need to understand.

Shopware Launches Shopware Payments in Partnership with PayPal

Platform-native payments solution delivers efficiency, control, and global scale for modern commerce

Amazon partners with Corning to power AI data centers in the U.S.

Amazon's billion-dollar deal with Corning highlights a critical shift in AI data infrastructure demands.

Snowflake and Anthropic deepen enterprise AI partnership as governed data demand rises

Snowflake and Anthropic expand their strategic AI partnership, with Claude now powering Cortex Code — Snowflake's fastest-growing product ever — and Snowflake I

Intel Announces New AI Innovations at Computex — Chip to Rackscale AI Solutions Delivered to Customers with the Help of Strategic Industry Partners

Today at Computex 2026, Intel unveiled new innovations that address customers' chip-to-systems-level AI needs with solutions tailored to address their specific industry challenges.

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

Facing High GPU Costs and Infrastructure Constraints, Amberd Turned to QumulusAI for Fixed-Cost AI

Providing managed AI services at a predictable, fixed cost can be challenging when hyperscaler pricing models require substantial upfront GPU commitments. Large upfront commitments and limited infrastructure flexibility may prevent providers from aligning costs with their delivery model. Amberd CEO Mazda Marvasti encountered this issue when exploring GPU capacity through Amazon. The minimum requirement…

When Client Engagement Becomes True Partnership

CG Infinity’s Salesforce Practice is built on deep, day-to-day engagement with the organizations it serves. Rather than operating as an external vendor, the team embeds itself with clients—working closely, consistently, and collaboratively—so decisions are informed by real context, trust, and shared accountability. This approach ensures Salesforce solutions are shaped not just by requirements, but…

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…

CG Infinity’s Salesforce Practice Excels When Partnership Drives Outcomes

Meaningful work often comes from shared success, where customer outcomes and team outcomes are closely connected. At CG Infinity, this mindset shapes how client relationships are approached—not as transactions, but as partnerships built on collaboration, trust, and mutual accountability. The focus goes beyond delivering a solution to working side by side with customers, exchanging…

Play it Forward: Ellendale’s Summer Celebration Showcases the Power of Community

In Ellendale, the sound of laughter, cheers, and the thwack of pickleball paddles marked more than just a summer afternoon—it marked a testament to what a united community can accomplish. The unveiling of the new pickleball courts, a project made possible through collaboration between the town, local sponsors, and Applied Digital, wasn’t just about…

Reflection and What’s Ahead: How Applied Digital Built the AI Factories of Tomorrow

As AI adoption accelerates at an unprecedented pace—ChatGPT alone sees 2.5 billion daily prompts just two and a half years after launch—digital infrastructure is racing to keep up. At the center of this transformation are purpose-built data centers, evolving from air-cooled Bitcoin facilities to liquid-cooled “AI factories” designed to power the next generation of…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Why the Metropolis Acquisition of Oosto Signals a New Era for AI in Facilities and Property Management

When the news broke that Oosto, a leader in AI-driven security and video analytics, was being acquired by Metropolis, a company known for parking automation and frictionless payments, it made waves across the industry. A security-centric AI company joining forces with a parking tech company might seem unexpected at first, but this move represents a…

Reviving America: The Power of a Public-Private Partnership

Join Applied Digital’s CEO Wes Cummings as he moderates “Reviving America: The Power of a Public-Private Partnership” at SXSW 2025, featuring North Dakota State Representative Jim Grueneich and Applied Digital’s Nick Phillips. This session delves into how public-private collaborations can revitalize rural communities, using North Dakota’s successful initiative as a blueprint for addressing housing…

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…

Beyond Tech: ELLKAY Leads with Relationships and Customer First Approach in Healthcare Solutions

ELLKAY distinguishes itself in the healthcare IT sector not just through its innovative technology platforms but more significantly, through the comprehensive services and personal touch it adds to its partnerships. What sets ELLKAY apart is its dedicated team of account managers, interoperability specialists, and engineers who deeply understand both the business needs of their partners…

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…

Mark Tina Highlights Three Pillars of Success in Verizon’s Partner Network

For a continuation episode of The Verizon Partner Network’s special segment with team leaders, Mark Tina, VP of Indirect Channel Distribution and Channel Chief at Verizon Business, joined again to outline the three top aspects that define the Verizon Partner Network and its approach to collaborative success. The video centers on Tina’s explanation of the…

Revolutionizing Retail Safety and Production with Advancements in Security and Fire Safety – Part 2

Pavion Perspectives Episode 1 Part 2 continues the discussion centered on revolutionizing retail safety and production through advancements in security and fire safety. Host Michelle Dawn Mooney and her guests, Ralph DioGuardi, President of Firecom Inc., a Pavion company, and Jeff Storrs, General Manager of the Retail Security Group for Pavion, explore how retailers…