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AI Is the Shiny Object. But What’s Now and Next in Tech?
If AI is the shiny object in the room, the real story is unfolding just behind it… So what’s now? What’s next? And what really matters for enterprise leaders, strategists, and builders?
A‑LIGN: Tampa’s Cyber Compliance Unicorn
A‑LIGN’s leap to unicorn status underscores Tampa’s emergence as a cybersecurity nucleus. For ETA, this is more than a headline—it’s evidence of the region’s capacity to grow high-impact, globally competitive tech companies.
When Convenience Costs: The McHire AI Hiring Bot Fiasco
In a rush to modernize hiring workflows, McDonald’s deployed Olivia, an AI chatbot built by Paradox.ai, to pre-screen job applications. The result? A digital hiring process so efficient that—as it turns out—it cut critical corners in cybersecurity.
How Technology Budgets Will Evolve in 2026 for SMBs and Enterprises
We’ve gathered insights from our network of industry experts, research partners, and advisory members to forecast how tech budgets are evolving in the year ahead. Here’s what business and technology leaders should prepare for in 2026.
Top Cybersecurity Headlines: Insights from the Last Week, Month, and Quarter
A roundup of the most important cybersecurity headlines from the last week, month, and quarter, curated for technology and business leaders.
The Top AI Headlines: What Business and Technology Leaders Need to Know
To help you stay informed, we’ve compiled a roundup of some of the most important AI headlines from the past week, month, and quarter.
AI Startup Funding Surge: Notable Rounds from June 2025
June 2025 continued to demonstrate the unstoppable momentum behind AI innovation. Across industries and continents, AI startups secured billions in funding to fuel their growth, refine their products, and reshape entire sectors.
The Wildest AI Market Stats of 2025; And What They Mean for Business Leaders
If you think AI's growth has been fast, buckle up. The AI market in 2025 isn’t just heating up, it’s going thermonuclear . From staggering market valuations to surging adoption rates and jaw-dropping infrastructure demands, we’re witnessing a tech revolution at a speed and...
From Sensors to Sentience: How Smart Cities Are Getting AI-Ready
As artificial intelligence accelerates from buzzword to backbone, government leaders in smart cities across the U.S. and the world are asking the same question: Are we ready?
The AI Policy Crossroads: 6 Key Legislative Developments Business and Tech Leaders Need to Watch
In just the last six months, a wave of new legislation and regulatory proposals has swept across the U.S. — from sweeping federal bills to state-level trailblazing on AI safety and deepfake enforcement. These shifts are shaping the operating environment for businesses,...
10 Things Every Leader Needs to Know About the Latest AI Breakthroughs
From AI agents that automate your workflows to multimodal systems that think, see, and act—2025 has been a defining year in artificial intelligence. As AI continues to move from labs into everyday business and consumer tools, it’s essential for leaders to stay current with...
How the U.S. Can Strengthen Economic and Technological Leadership Through AI and Cybersecurity
Advancements in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity are redefining industries and geopolitics, presenting us with an opportunity to solidify our leadership or risk falling behind.
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