Executives are scrambling to track returns on AI investments as the bill for massive computing needs comes due.
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Microsoft Multiparty Private Offerings Available in 30 European Countries
Microsoft has continued to make investments in Microsoft Marketplace. And starting May 27, 2026, multiparty offers in Marketplace will be available across 30 European countries. Through this expansion, partners will be able to collaborate more easily on deals, simplify transactions, and scale across borders. Starting July 15, Microsoft will expand its offerings to Australia, Japan,…
AI, Global Security News
Meta Begins Laying Off Thousands of Employees as It Transforms Around AI
The cuts of roughly 8,000 jobs, or 10% of staff, are meant to offset the cost of the company’s AI investments
AI, Global Security News
Meta Will Lay Off 8,000 Employees in May: Memo
The company said the 10% workforce cut is needed to run more efficiently and offset other investments. It will also cancel plans to hire for 6,000 open roles.
AI, Global Security News
Sam Altman’s Side Hustles Blur the Line Between OpenAI’s Interests and His Own
Ahead of a planned IPO, Altman’s personal investments remain opaque, making it hard to spot any conflicts.
AI, Global Security News
Amazon CEO Presses His Case for Big AI Spending
Andy Jassy uses his annual shareholder letter to tout AI vision, investments in robotics and rural delivery.
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Chinese Nexus Actors Shift Focus to Qatar Amid Iranian Conflict
China-backed entities are pivoting to Qatar amid rising tensions in Iran, revealing their adaptability in a shifting Middle Eastern landscape.
AI, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Venture
As Cybersecurity Firms Chase AI, VC Market Skyrockets
Investments in cybersecurity startups took off in 2025, as venture capital firms focused not just on AI-native tech, but talent as well.
Global Security News
Roku’s New Ad Deals and Cost Cuts Help It End a Three-Year Profit Slide
Investments in digital ads help propel the streaming video platform to its first year in the black since 2021.
AI, Apps, Channel Analysis, Cybersecurity, Funding, Global Security News, Network Security, Risk Management
Apptio: Rising IT Spend Meets Growing ROI Uncertainty
Global IT budgets are climbing again in 2026, but confidence in the returns on those investments is lagging, according to new research from Apptio, an IBM company. The 2026 Technology Investment Management report shows IT budgets will climb once again In Apptio’s 2026 Technology Investment Management Report, nearly three-quarters (74%) of surveyed organizations said they…
AI, Apps, Channel Analysis, Cybersecurity, Funding, Global Security News, Network Security, Risk Management
Apptio: Rising IT Spend Meets Growing ROI Uncertainty
Global IT budgets are climbing again in 2026, but confidence in the returns on those investments is lagging, according to new research from Apptio, an IBM company. The 2026 Technology Investment Management report shows IT budgets will climb once again In Apptio’s 2026 Technology Investment Management Report, nearly three-quarters (74%) of surveyed organizations said they…
AI, Funding, Global Security News, Infrastructure, Network Security
DH2I’s Don Boxley on AI, Security, and 2026 Channel Bets
As artificial intelligence investments push enterprises to rethink their infrastructure stacks, channel partners are increasingly being pulled into complex refresh, migration, and security conversations. To understand how those shifts are unfolding, Channel Insider spoke with Don Boxley, CEO and co-founder of DH2I, about the technology and market forces shaping channel opportunity in 2026. AI infrastructure…