Technology Value

System integrators shape whether factory tech pays off, Smart Industry argues

Smart Industry's Sept. 9 piece says plant technology creates no value until it's wired into existing systems, and its summer coverage keeps landing on the same

Only 6% of companies get value from AI, Forbes reports

Forbes' Sept. 16 enterprise AI coverage puts AI value at 6% of companies and points buyers toward model mixes, governance and security spend.

AI capex scrutiny is reshaping how enterprise buyers justify tech spending

Wall Street's $890B single-day tech wipeout signals a new era of ROI pressure on AI infrastructure decisions.

OpenAI's DeployCo and $150 million partner program signal a new enterprise playbook for AI adoption

OpenAI is embedding engineers directly inside client operations to close the gap between model capability and real-world business value.

Apple raised Mac trade-in credit by up to 28%. It is credit, not cash, and that changes the fleet math.

Apple raised US trade-in estimates across iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch on 6 August, with Mac gains reaching roughly 28%, and added Google Pixel and OnePlus handsets for the first time. The increase is real, but it is store credit rather than cash, and third-party buyback still pays materially more at the top of the range.

The 2026 Forbes AI 50 reveals $305.6 billion in venture funding consolidating fast around a handful of giants

OpenAI and Anthropic account for roughly 80% of the $305.6 billion raised across the Forbes AI 50, while 20 newcomers like Rogo and Gamma show vertical AI gaining commercial traction.

Anthropic and Blackstone's $1.5B venture Ode bets AI implementation beats model selection for enterprise value

Ode, a $1.5B Anthropic-backed joint venture, launches to embed elite engineers inside enterprises, arguing that implementation is where AI's real business value

Anthropic and Blackstone's $1.5B joint venture Ode bets enterprise AI value lives in implementation, not models

Ode with Anthropic launches as a $1.5B joint venture to embed elite engineers inside enterprises, signaling that winning enterprise AI requires far more than be

A Practical Guide to Modern AI Architecture, Workflow-First Thinking, and Scalable Business Value

Artificial intelligence has already moved beyond the hype cycle and into the day-to-day reality of business operations. Companies across industries are rushing to integrate AI into their workflows, but many are running into the same challenge: it’s relatively easy to build something that works in a demo, and much harder to make it reliable…

How AI and Digital Platforms Are Transforming Work at EY: Insights from Industry Leaders

The Digital Revolution in Professional Services The integration of AI and digital platforms is fundamentally reshaping how teams collaborate, upskill, and deliver value to clients at EY. This transformation extends beyond simple automation—it represents a paradigm shift in how professional services firms operate, innovate, and create competitive advantage. We asked industry thought leaders to share…

Interview with Tom Longley – Sales Director at Somerford Associates UK

Tom Longley, Sales Director at Somerford Associates UK, speaks to his experience using the Island browser and working with the Island team.

Twitter Sale Trial Set for October as Musk Holds Firm on Exiting the Deal

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has backed out of his deal to buy Twitter for $44 billion, claiming that the site has more bots and fake accounts than was initially disclosed to him. Twitter threatened court action and the breach of this deal has led them to requesting an expedited trial date, which has now…