Cisco is completely overhauling its partner program with Cisco 360, eliminating legacy designations like Gold partner and consolidating multiple incentive programs. The new structure focuses on profitability and predictability with a Partner Value Index and simplified incentives. Partners get new sp
U.S. Steel has detailed its massive $11 billion investment plan through 2028 under new owner Nippon Steel. The modernization effort aims to unlock $3 billion in savings while protecting over 100,000 jobs nationwide. The announcement comes just five months after Nippon Steel’s $15 billion acquisition
People Inc has signed its second major AI licensing deal, this time with Microsoft, as the publisher reveals Google Search traffic has dramatically declined. The company is using blocking technology to force AI companies to negotiate content deals rather than scraping for free.
Apple is planning its first truly affordable Mac laptop for early 2026, targeting students and casual users. The device would use iPhone processors and cost well under $1,000 to compete with Chromebooks. This marks a major shift from Apple’s premium-only strategy.
Shopify’s aggressive AI push is delivering staggering results, with traffic from AI tools up 7x since January and AI-driven purchases jumping 11x. The e-commerce platform calls AI the “biggest shift in technology since the internet” and is betting everything on what it calls “agentic commerce.”
The AI hype cycle is ending in APAC, replaced by strategic implementation focused on digital sovereignty and core business functions. Leaders are preparing for quantum computing while scaling practical AI solutions across their organizations. The region’s complex regulatory landscape is driving this
Two major data and AI consultancies, Indicium and Mesh-AI, have announced plans to merge in early 2026. The new entity, Indicium AI, will combine operations across North America, Latin America, and Europe to serve large enterprises. The move comes as companies shift from narrow AI experiments to ent
Norway’s government has pushed through an emergency measure to suspend its $2.1tn oil fund’s ethics rules. The move prevents forced divestment from Big Tech companies like Amazon, Microsoft and Alphabet over their work with the Israeli government.
Rivian Automotive just delivered a surprise profit in the third quarter, beating Wall Street’s expectations. The company reported $24 million in gross profit thanks to its Volkswagen joint venture and software business. They’re maintaining their 2025 guidance despite the positive results.
A new survey reveals that nearly three-quarters of game developers believe Steam operates as a monopoly in PC game distribution. The research from Rokky shows significant industry concern about platform dominance despite alternatives existing.
