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    Leaders await ‘significant’ revenue boost from AI by 2030

    Investments to fuel the technology will soar over the next four years, but executives fear integration issues will hinder adoption, according to an IBM study.

    By Makenzie Holland • Jan. 22, 2026
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    ServiceNow, OpenAI team up to bolster enterprise AI capabilities

    The new functionalities will include a speech-to-speech voice agent that can react to real-time conversation.

    By Makenzie Holland • Jan. 20, 2026
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    AI productivity pitfalls open a pathway for partners

    Most organizations have seen efficiency gains eaten away by the need to verify, fix and rework AI outputs, according to Workday.

    By Kelly Teal, Channel Dive contributor • Jan. 20, 2026
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    What to expect from the AI boom this year

    Global spending on AI will surpass $2.5 trillion as M&A activity gains steam and agentic tools infiltrate software, according to Gartner’s 2026 forecast.

    By Jan. 15, 2026
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    Executives shrug off AI bubble concerns, move forward with adoption plans

    Most C-suite leaders intend to increase investments in the technology this year, and nearly half would do so even if there were a market collapse, Accenture found.

    By Jan. 15, 2026
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    The future of RMM is AI: Smarter automation for stronger IT operations

    For years, RMM tools have provided visibility, task automation and remote control. However, with AI, RMM is moving beyond rule-based automation into intelligent decision-making — and the shift is more than technical.

    Jan. 12, 2026
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    Nvidia’s Rubin platform aims to cut AI training, inference costs

    The processor is expected to speed AI inference and use less AI training resources than its predecessor, Nvidia Blackwell.

    By Makenzie Holland • Jan. 8, 2026
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    Big Tech doubles down on AI for PCs at CES

    AMD, Intel, Nvidia and HP jockeyed for position in the emerging market Monday at the annual Las Vegas trade show.

    By Jan. 6, 2026
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    Channel partners help PolyAI speed sales

    VC-backed AI vendors have been leery of selling through technology advisors. PolyAI is changing that.

    By Jan. 5, 2026
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    5 CIO predictions for AI in 2026

    IT leaders will look to make use of agentic systems, focus on projects with productivity gains and rethink workforce strategies next year.

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • Dec. 22, 2025
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    Inside the AI execution gap

    Enterprises need channel partners to help guide adoption, according to DXC Technology research.

    By Kelly Teal, Channel Dive Contributor • Dec. 22, 2025
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    TSD Avant lands historic recapitalization in Court Square deal

    Court Square Capital Partners poured an undisclosed sum into the technology service distributor, adding horsepower to its Pathfinder platform.

    By Dec. 17, 2025
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    Nvidia Nemotron 3 seeks to power scalable, multi-agent systems

    Nvidia’s latest generation of open models builds on the growing development of multi-agent systems and expands the company’s sovereign AI efforts.

    By Makenzie Holland • Dec. 15, 2025
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    Enterprise AI PC adoption set to slow in 2026

    A second adoption wave is expected to hit in 2027 as enterprises shore up their AI capabilities, according to The Futurum Group.

    By Makenzie Holland • Dec. 11, 2025
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    Workato crafts a practical playbook for agentic AI deployment

    The orchestration platform provider used clear scripts to govern automated processes and build stakeholder trust in the technology, Workato CIO Carter Busse said.

    By Dec. 9, 2025
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    Should CIOs let go of long-term planning cycles?

    As businesses adapt to seismic technology shifts, leaders must find the balance between short-term response and shortsightedness.

    By S.L. Fuller • Dec. 5, 2025
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    Alphabet, HP, IBM finance execs spotlight cautious AI pilots

    Keeping humans “in the loop” and sanitizing data were among the AI deployment guardrails emphasized by top financial executives at an FEI conference last week.

    By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 19, 2025
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    CIOs gain prominence as AI takes root

    Tech chiefs are working more closely with their CEOs as their expertise is increasingly seen as critical to enterprise AI success.

    By Makenzie Holland • Nov. 18, 2025
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    The lynchpin in restaurants’ ongoing digital renaissance

    Learn how the pandemic accelerated digital transformation in restaurants, enhancing operations and customer experience through innovative technologies and robust IT infrastructure.

    Nov. 17, 2025
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    Partners wield AI platforms to take on a crowded market

    IT services firms rollout an array of pre-built agents, accelerators and code generators.

    By Nov. 13, 2025
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    STAR Financial Bank taps Comcast Business to power new technology

    STAR Financial Bank leverages advanced tech from Comcast Business for enhanced customer experiences, including video banking, IoT and cybersecurity.

    Nov. 10, 2025
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    Comcast Business and Nitel announce channel sales integration

    Comcast Business integrates with Nitel, enhancing partner programs, commission models and support resources to drive enterprise growth and simplify engagement.

    Nov. 10, 2025
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    Wholesale businesses turn to consulting partners to spur AI adoption

    The sector saw the highest growth rate in companies planning to deploy the technology, according to a U.S. Census Bureau report.

    By Nov. 7, 2025
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    DXC fast-tracks AI to boost revenue

    IT services company aims to generate 10% of its business from AI-based SaaS offerings within 36 months.  

    By Nov. 5, 2025
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    6 trends shaping the channel ecosystem

    Services providers, systems integrators and resellers are seizing cross-selling opportunities as generative AI and quantum encryption use cases ramp up.

    By , , Nov. 3, 2025