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ScanSource announced Mark Morgan as President of Specialty Technologies, reinforcing its focus on converged solutions for channel partners. Morgan, with nearly two decades at the firm, has steered the company from a hardware distributor to a cloud‑centric, services‑oriented player. He previously led the Communications business, guiding a shift toward networking, collaboration, and cloud services while executing key acquisitions such as Intelisys and Resourcive. The appointment follows the resignation of longtime executive Tony Sorrentino and signals continued investment in the converged sales team.
COSO released "Achieving Effective Internal Control Over Generative AI (GenAI)", a guidance that aligns its Internal Control‑Integrated Framework with the unique risks of generative AI. The publication translates the five COSO components into concrete controls for eight GenAI capability types...
L.E.K. Consulting’s 2026 Brand Heat Index, based on a survey of nearly 5,000 U.S. consumers, shows Nike retaining the top spot in athletic footwear for both men and women. Hoka and On Running are closing the gap, especially among female...
GCC banks have shown resilience as the region endures fresh hostilities between Israel, the United States and Iran. Central Bank of the UAE reported banking assets above AED 5.42 trillion with a 17 % capital adequacy ratio and 146.6 % liquidity coverage ratio, both...
Note that "exposure" here does not necessarily mean "job loss". It means AI can automate -- or is now automating -- many of the TASKS involved in a job. That CAN manifest as job loss, but it can also free...
Indonesia has signed a memorandum of understanding to import roughly 2 million tonnes of wheat annually from the United States, representing about 17% of its total wheat demand. The deal effectively earmarks a fifth of the market for U.S. exporters, removing...
Agency mortgage market showed tepid activity in February, with rate‑refinance volumes remaining sluggish. GSE credit‑risk‑transfer (CRT) issuance fell to its lowest level since 2013, while overall loan originations modestly increased across most product lines. Delinquency rates at large servicers rose...
EY announced the launch of EY.ai Agentic for Sales, an AI‑driven sales orchestration platform built with Snowflake’s data cloud and Canva’s design automation. The solution integrates real‑time data intelligence, automated content generation, and EY’s consulting frameworks to streamline prospecting, outreach,...
The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that all importers of record subject to IEEPA duties are eligible for refunds after the Supreme Court struck down those tariffs. Courts have ordered Customs to begin issuing refunds, and more than 900...
In this episode, Dr. Ian Madome, orthopedic spine surgeon and CEO of Mockingbird, discusses the administrative burdens clinicians face around licensing, CME, and compliance, and how Mockingbird’s SaaS platform automates credential tracking for both individual providers and health system administrators....
Casavogue, Montreal’s flagship high‑end furniture showroom, marks its 54th anniversary with a $500 discount for every $3,000 spent on sofas, bedroom and dining sets. The promotion runs across a curated selection of premium collections, encouraging customers to refresh core home...
The US dollar still dominates Africa’s trade, finance and debt, but China’s renminbi is gaining traction. African policymakers have launched the Pan‑African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) to enable local‑currency cross‑border payments, yet adoption remains modest. Since 2024, renminbi usage...
The First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC) is championing Indigenous equity ownership as a catalyst for faster mining and energy project approvals across Canada. By providing technical, regulatory and financial support, the coalition helps First Nations move from consultation to...
Walmart Canada announced a multi‑year sponsorship with Canada Soccer and the Canadian Premier League, aiming to make the sport more accessible nationwide. The partnership features forward Jonathan David as Walmart’s official ambassador and includes grassroots initiatives, match‑day activations, and fan‑engagement offers....
Brilliant Earth reported record Q4 net sales, propelled by a 34% year‑over‑year jump in fine‑jewelry bookings that now represent 23% of its mix. The company’s premium brand and data‑driven pricing engine helped preserve mid‑50s% gross margins despite gold up 67%...
Bragg Gaming Group announced it will publish its fourth‑quarter and full‑year 2025 financial results on March 19, 2026, ahead of the market open. The release will be accompanied by a live conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET, led by CEO Matevž...
Greenidge Generation Holdings announced preliminary Q4 and full‑year 2025 results, highlighting a dramatic reduction in senior unsecured debt to $39 million and securing 100 MW of non‑curtailable power for future AI/HPC datacenters. The company obtained a five‑year Title V air‑permit renewal for its...
Most Instagram monthly reports focus on vanity metrics like reach and follower count, which do not drive growth. The article proposes a five‑step performance review that centers on actionable signals such as saves‑to‑reach ratio, profile visits, and story completion. Using...
Oil prices spiked above $80 a barrel after Iran‑related tensions, prompting the White House Treasury to signal possible futures market intervention. The announcement eased oil back below $80, allowing equities to recover modestly, with the S&P 500 down 0.6% and...
AT&T has rolled out onsite therapy clinics across its U.S. offices, now operating ten locations and targeting twenty by year‑end. The Dallas hub, the program’s first site, logged more than 2,100 visits in 2025, averaging over 11 appointments per day....
U.S. Commerce Department is drafting rules that would require government approval for any export of AI‑focused semiconductors such as those made by AMD and Nvidia. The proposal differentiates review intensity based on order size, with small shipments getting a basic...
ShinyHunters claims to have breached Woflow, a SaaS vendor serving large enterprises such as Uber, DoorDash, and Walmart, highlighting a shift toward upstream supply‑chain attacks. The alleged breach, though unconfirmed, follows a pattern of targeting integration‑heavy providers to gain downstream...
Life‑science marketers face mounting pressure to deliver personalized content while meeting stricter privacy regulations such as CCPA and the EU Data Act. Companies are shifting from static consent checkboxes to unified, real‑time consent frameworks that synchronize preferences across CRM, CDP,...
Recent Lucas Systems research of 114 U.S. supply‑chain executives reveals that 51% of warehouses consider their automation systems unprepared for unforeseen disruptions, while 77% admit that at least half of their hardware or software is too rigid. The lack of...
Glen Herrick, a senior advisor and former CFO, resigned from MVB Financial’s board after just 14 months, publicly criticizing the bank’s executive‑compensation structure and lack of focus on recurring earnings. His departure is one of only four outspoken director resignations...
Peter Conti‑Brown outlines three separate Fed‑Treasury accords: one freeing the Treasury from setting monetary policy, a second keeping the Fed out of partisan politics, and a third enhancing collaboration on public‑debt management. He traces the historic 1951 Accord that granted...
Prime Meridian, a Palo Alto startup, unveiled a free AI‑native tax filing platform on Thursday. The service guides users from document upload to filing, supporting both simple and complex returns such as K‑1s, investment income, and multistate wages. Backed by...
The Hopkins Forum hosted a high‑profile debate on whether artificial intelligence will render human work obsolete. Featuring proponents like Andrew Yang and Simon Johnson against skeptics such as Chris Hughes and Rumman Chowdhury, the discussion highlighted AI’s rapid expansion into...
Traditional data protection programs are fragmented, leading to gaps and compliance risk. PKWARE advocates a policy‑based approach that centralizes discovery, classification, encryption, masking, and redaction across all environments. By automating controls with customizable policies, organizations can scale protection, maintain productivity,...
Frank Biancuzzo, who has led Hearst Media Production Group since its 2021 launch, announced he will retire in mid‑2026, concluding more than four decades with Hearst Television. Under his stewardship, HMPG expanded from the Litton Entertainment acquisition to a catalog...
Apollo Global Management has opened fundraising for its 11th flagship private‑equity vehicle, aiming to secure capital after the previous fund fell short of its target. The firm is emphasizing its superior Distributions to Paid‑In (DPI) ratio to persuade limited partners...
Terran Orbital, a Lockheed Martin company, announced Kwon Park as senior director of manufacturing operations. Park brings more than 20 years of aerospace and defense manufacturing experience, including leadership of a $300 million aerospace site. He will oversee manufacturing execution, production...
Broadcast Electronics, a longtime provider of transmitter systems and media management software, has been acquired by its CEO Rich Redmond and majority investor The Alzana Group. The undisclosed‑price transaction will re‑organize the business under the legal name BE Systems Inc.,...
I’ve been so stymied by how the overall quality of draft OKRs has gone up so much in the last few months and this week after multiple stakeholders mentioned that they took their notes from my workshop and put them...
Trying to change too much at once overwhelms organizations. Projects like ERP implementations never truly end because they require constant updates. Focus on manageable change. #ChangeManagement #ProjectManagement https://t.co/XgwBM8TDIa
Analyst Lars Jensen told the TPM 26 conference that the Middle‑East war, which has shut the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, poses a problem for container shipping but falls short of pandemic‑scale disruption. He emphasized that while the conflict will...
Alex has been tracking the evidence on whether AI is showing up in the productivity stats. Seems like that may have actually started.
As the economy car market shrinks, it’s becoming impossible to find a new vehicle for less than $20,000. https://t.co/rHCJYJoyBn
Senator Markwayne Mullin, a former MMA fighter turned Oklahoma rancher, has built a portfolio of more than a dozen businesses, most notably turning his family’s Mullin Plumbing into a multimillion‑dollar home‑services firm. He sold the plumbing company to private equity...
You can't force focus with intensity. But you can restrict distractions with isolation. - One task. - One window. - One defined outcome. Anything else is diluted effort pretending to be work.
Guest post by @Petercontibrown on three potential paths for a new Fed-Treasury accord. https://t.co/99ynaEpsMi @NickTimiraos @colbyLsmith @amacker @vtg2 @senoj_erialc https://t.co/xKOGn0fS5W
Maritime operations are shifting from paper‑based, manual processes to integrated, data‑driven platforms powered by AI, analytics, and automation. The global maritime digitization market, valued at $176 billion in 2023, is projected to more than double to $361 billion by 2030, driven by...
NFL veteran @thejaylonsmith recently exited his investment in Oura, making a 10x return, his best ever.https://t.co/xHbeBAUc4s
Florida condo owners lost $60,000 in equity in one year. Orlando condo owners gained 11%. Same state. Same year. I break down exactly why — and what happens next. https://t.co/fY7zpTVEkE
Carlos Vela has joined Los Angeles FC as a limited partner, purchasing a 6% equity stake in a transaction that valued the club at $1.25 billion, one of MLS’s highest ever stake sales. The deal also saw longtime investors Joe Tsai and...
The Iran War - Day 6: Energy Disruption, Regime Fragmentation, and Ukraine You are watching a full preview of Peter's coverage of the Iran War. Join our Analyst Tier on Patreon to access daily videos and analysis of...
Started posting daily on LinkedIn about what I'm learning around AI for content marketing and holy crap look at this beautiful graph https://t.co/p6bihegxGi
Sorry, this is misleading to the point of being dishonest. Benefits are roughly 20% of compensation. You're saying if benefits costs didn't rise at all, wages could increase more, but benefit increases have actually lagged pay in the last year...
US Dollar Short-term Outlook: USD Breakout Faces Major Test at January High- NFP on Tap https://t.co/ww8j824xfZ $DXY Daily & 240min Charts https://t.co/7sX9giMwmH
Pls don't give me this BS that agents can't drive real business ROI. Here's an example of my OpenClaw agents invading our Slack and helping our sales team. The possibilities are endless. https://t.co/RGBDK21qyO
