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

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

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 James Anderson • Dec. 17, 2025

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

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

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 Matt Ashare • Dec. 9, 2025

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

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

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

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

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 John Moore • Nov. 13, 2025

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

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

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 John Moore • Nov. 7, 2025

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 John Moore • Nov. 5, 2025

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 Matt Ashare , James Anderson , John Moore • Nov. 3, 2025

Welcome to Channel Dive

It’s a new day for tech channel news at Industry Dive and Informa Tech Target.

By Phil Harvey • Oct. 30, 2025

Cognizant banks on bundled AI capabilities to drive growth

The professional services company is expanding its technology partnerships across SaaS, cloud and frontier model providers, CEO Ravi Kumar S said during a Q3 2025 earnings call Wednesday.   

By John Moore • Oct. 30, 2025

Consultants, SIs back AWS agentic AI marketplace launch

Accenture, Cognizant and Deloitte are among the partners with offerings on AWS' AI Agents and Tools marketplace, which is expected to combine professional services and software.

By John Moore • July 16, 2025

Partners begin to target agentic AI marketplace platforms

Cloud marketplaces are emerging as key venues for adoption of AI agents. Consultants and integrators aim to offer the technology but will need to work out pricing methods.

By John Moore • July 3, 2025

MSSP automation amps managed service delivery, opens markets

MSSPs are updating and broadening their technology stacks, emphasizing automation to break security service price barriers and reach new clients in a competitive market.

By John Moore • June 27, 2025

AI plays key role in NWN-InterVision IT services M&A deal

NWN's acquisition of InterVision will combine generative AI services with contact center, cybersecurity and cloud offerings. It also opens cross-selling opportunities.

By John Moore • June 6, 2025

Service providers pursue quantum computing security market

Accenture, DXC and Unisys are among the companies pursuing quantum security services. They'll need to overcome competing cybersecurity concerns and an uncertain threat deadline.

By John Moore • May 28, 2025

Partner marketing for startups gets specialized, integrated

Software startups presenting at the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium's Innovation Showcase are working with specialized channel partners and pursuing technology integration partnerships.

By John Moore • May 22, 2025

Guide to building and executing an MSP business model

This managed service guide provides an overview of the business model, covers the basics of building a service provider business and discusses how to manage a maturing operation.

By John Moore • April 25, 2025