Factory automation's deployment gap: new products flood the market as 80% of US facilities remain unautomated

A striking automation gap persists in US manufacturing even as vendors roll out edge AI, resilient edge platforms, and smarter vision systems at Automate 2026.

Why hospitals must build emergency plans long before disaster strikes

When a disaster strikes a hospital, the margin for error is almost nonexistent. Patient care cannot pause, critical systems cannot go dark, and staff cannot afford to improvise under pressure. The dif…

InfoComm 2026 felt different: less specs, more real problem-solving

How State Farm's partnership with Dude Perfect highlights creator class sponsorship

State Farm partners with Dude Perfect as the new presenting partner for "Overtime," marking a significant step into the creator economy's growing influence. This collaboration highlights corporate int…

What every operations leader can learn from a resort evacuation

A massive fire at a Dominican Republic resort forced the evacuation of 1,700 guests, highlighting the importance of efficient crisis management. This incident offers key lessons for operations leaders…

Enterprise AI adoption shifts from pilot projects to core business strategy

Most enterprise AI pilots never scale. Here's what separates organizations that reach production from those stuck in perpetual experimentation.

commercetools and Mirion Technologies co-design AI agent to cut B2B order intake time

commercetools and Mirion Technologies launch a B2B Intake Agent that converts unstructured order requests into quotes and carts in minutes.

USA’s perfect World Cup start and the business case behind the hype

The USMNT won its first two 2026 World Cup matches as co-host. Here is what the momentum means for sponsorship, hospitality, and B2B demand.

J.P. Morgan flags diverging multifamily conditions across U.S. markets in mid-2026 outlook

OC multifamily vacancy edges up to 4.7% in 2026, but Class B/C assets stay tight at 2.9% as workforce housing demand outpaces luxury supply.

Construction costs surged in May at fastest annual rate since pandemic

Construction costs climbed at their steepest annual pace since the pandemic in May, squeezing contractors caught between rising materials prices and softening b

Humanoid supply outpaces demand, AMRs hit Toyota plants, and robot orders hold steady: automation's defining stories of mid-2026

North American robot orders hit $2.25B in 2025 as manufacturers scale automation—but geopolitical headwinds are trimming 2026 growth forecasts.

New England's NECEC hydropower line delivers mixed early results after six months

After six months of operation, the NECEC transmission line shows marginal energy gains and ~27 days of zero flow, raising questions about its clean energy promi

ITS Logistics June freight index warns drayage and intermodal markets face downstream price surges

Trucking capacity hits a 28.4% LMI reading, spot rates reach $3.83/mile all-time highs, and import volumes jump 6.6% as peak season pressure builds.

B2B ecommerce pulse: AI agents, marketplace expansion, and digital investment drive mid-2026 momentum

From Kawasaki Engines' 500% AOV jump to a $20.4T global market, B2B ecommerce is accelerating fast in mid-2026.

Geodis blog tracks escalating U.S. customs turbulence with weekly trade briefings

ITS Logistics' June freight index warns of cascading price increases in drayage and intermodal as tariffs, fuel risk, and tight capacity compound.

A3's Automate 2026 puts humanoid robots, industrial AI, and safety standards at center stage

A3's Automate 2026 opens June 22–25 with 50,000+ attendees, 1,000+ exhibitors, and a dedicated Humanoid Robot Pavilion sponsored by NVIDIA.

States accelerate virtual power plant programs as grid demand climbs

Massachusetts and Minnesota are making headline moves on virtual power plants, signaling a wider shift in how U.S. grids manage rising electricity demand.

Publicis Sapient's 2026 enterprise AI report finds wide adoption but only 10% say it's core to operations

A survey of 1,550 AI decision-makers finds 73% of enterprises use AI regularly, yet just 10% call it core to how their business runs.

Physical AI, embodied robotics, and agentic systems headline manufacturing's mid-2026 intelligence push

From physical AI closing the simulation gap to embodied robotics fighting margin pressure, manufacturing's mid-2026 agenda centers on operational intelligence.

Enterprise AI adoption shifts from pilot projects to core business strategy

Enterprise AI is moving beyond experimentation into full-scale deployment, reshaping operations, decision-making, and competitive positioning across industries.

Industrial automation in focus: six product launches shaping factory floors in June 2026

Automate 2026 opens June 22 in Chicago with 1,000+ exhibitors, a new humanoid pavilion, and a sector-wide debate on why AI—not machines—now limits factory perfo

Manufacturing and automation headlines: acoustic AI, OT security, frame grabbers, and more from June 2026

Manufacturing's mid-2026 agenda shifts from hardware capacity to intelligence, with physical AI, embodied robotics, and AI governance emerging as decisive prior

Y Combinator's 2026 real estate and construction cohort bets big on AI agents and construction intelligence

YC's 126-company real estate and construction portfolio reveals a wave of AI-native startups targeting cost estimation, transaction paperwork, and property oper

ABB calls 2026 the year buildings come of age, with data and interoperability as the foundation

ABB and Samsung launched an integrated smart building platform on June 12, 2026, connecting SmartThings Pro with ABB Ability Building Pro across European pilot

Smart buildings become a financial no-brainer as the market races toward $554 billion

Smart IoT-enabled buildings are projected to reach 115 million globally by 2026, as the broader market surges from $141.79B to $554B by 2033.

Agentic AI hits critical mass, but only 18% of organizations track its ROI

77% of professionals expect agentic AI to be central to their workflow by 2030, yet only 18% of organizations currently measure its ROI.

Quotient Sciences launches Phase I study of what it calls the first AI-formulated drug in the clinic

Quotient Sciences initiates what it calls the first Phase I trial of an AI-designed oral drug formulation, approved by the UK's MHRA.

InfoComm 2026 felt different: less specs, more real problem-solving

How State Farm's partnership with Dude Perfect highlights creator class sponsorship

State Farm partners with Dude Perfect as the new presenting partner for "Overtime," marking a significant step into the creator economy's growing influence. This collaboration highlights corporate int…

What every operations leader can learn from a resort evacuation

A massive fire at a Dominican Republic resort forced the evacuation of 1,700 guests, highlighting the importance of efficient crisis management. This incident offers key lessons for operations leaders…

Enterprise AI adoption shifts from pilot projects to core business strategy

Most enterprise AI pilots never scale. Here's what separates organizations that reach production from those stuck in perpetual experimentation.

commercetools and Mirion Technologies co-design AI agent to cut B2B order intake time

commercetools and Mirion Technologies launch a B2B Intake Agent that converts unstructured order requests into quotes and carts in minutes.

USA’s perfect World Cup start and the business case behind the hype

The USMNT won its first two 2026 World Cup matches as co-host. Here is what the momentum means for sponsorship, hospitality, and B2B demand.

J.P. Morgan flags diverging multifamily conditions across U.S. markets in mid-2026 outlook

OC multifamily vacancy edges up to 4.7% in 2026, but Class B/C assets stay tight at 2.9% as workforce housing demand outpaces luxury supply.

Construction costs surged in May at fastest annual rate since pandemic

Construction costs climbed at their steepest annual pace since the pandemic in May, squeezing contractors caught between rising materials prices and softening b

New England's NECEC hydropower line delivers mixed early results after six months

After six months of operation, the NECEC transmission line shows marginal energy gains and ~27 days of zero flow, raising questions about its clean energy promi

B2B ecommerce pulse: AI agents, marketplace expansion, and digital investment drive mid-2026 momentum

From Kawasaki Engines' 500% AOV jump to a $20.4T global market, B2B ecommerce is accelerating fast in mid-2026.

Geodis blog tracks escalating U.S. customs turbulence with weekly trade briefings

ITS Logistics' June freight index warns of cascading price increases in drayage and intermodal as tariffs, fuel risk, and tight capacity compound.

A3's Automate 2026 puts humanoid robots, industrial AI, and safety standards at center stage

A3's Automate 2026 opens June 22–25 with 50,000+ attendees, 1,000+ exhibitors, and a dedicated Humanoid Robot Pavilion sponsored by NVIDIA.

States accelerate virtual power plant programs as grid demand climbs

Massachusetts and Minnesota are making headline moves on virtual power plants, signaling a wider shift in how U.S. grids manage rising electricity demand.

Publicis Sapient's 2026 enterprise AI report finds wide adoption but only 10% say it's core to operations

A survey of 1,550 AI decision-makers finds 73% of enterprises use AI regularly, yet just 10% call it core to how their business runs.

Physical AI, embodied robotics, and agentic systems headline manufacturing's mid-2026 intelligence push

From physical AI closing the simulation gap to embodied robotics fighting margin pressure, manufacturing's mid-2026 agenda centers on operational intelligence.

Enterprise AI adoption shifts from pilot projects to core business strategy

Enterprise AI is moving beyond experimentation into full-scale deployment, reshaping operations, decision-making, and competitive positioning across industries.

Industrial automation in focus: six product launches shaping factory floors in June 2026

Automate 2026 opens June 22 in Chicago with 1,000+ exhibitors, a new humanoid pavilion, and a sector-wide debate on why AI—not machines—now limits factory perfo

Manufacturing and automation headlines: acoustic AI, OT security, frame grabbers, and more from June 2026

Manufacturing's mid-2026 agenda shifts from hardware capacity to intelligence, with physical AI, embodied robotics, and AI governance emerging as decisive prior

Y Combinator's 2026 real estate and construction cohort bets big on AI agents and construction intelligence

YC's 126-company real estate and construction portfolio reveals a wave of AI-native startups targeting cost estimation, transaction paperwork, and property oper

ABB calls 2026 the year buildings come of age, with data and interoperability as the foundation

ABB and Samsung launched an integrated smart building platform on June 12, 2026, connecting SmartThings Pro with ABB Ability Building Pro across European pilot

Smart buildings become a financial no-brainer as the market races toward $554 billion

Smart IoT-enabled buildings are projected to reach 115 million globally by 2026, as the broader market surges from $141.79B to $554B by 2033.

Agentic AI hits critical mass, but only 18% of organizations track its ROI

77% of professionals expect agentic AI to be central to their workflow by 2030, yet only 18% of organizations currently measure its ROI.

Quotient Sciences launches Phase I study of what it calls the first AI-formulated drug in the clinic

Quotient Sciences initiates what it calls the first Phase I trial of an AI-designed oral drug formulation, approved by the UK's MHRA.

HITEC 2026: Revinate's Ivy automates up to 80% of routine guest inquiries

Revinate debuted Ivy at HITEC 2026, a decision-intelligence layer that automates up to 80% of routine guest inquiries across its platform.

Samsung commits to all-AI factories by 2030, signaling end of pilot purgatory

Samsung plans to convert all manufacturing to AI-driven factories by 2030, deploying digital twins and specialized AI agents across quality, production, and log

Truckload spot rates hit all-time record $3.83 per mile as freight market surges

Spot rates reached $3.83/mile in early June 2026, tender rejections hit 17.55%, and Union Pacific imposed a peak season surcharge as freight pressure migrates t

As World Cup arrives in the US, creator-access clauses reshape broadcast rights deals

FIFA secures broadcast deals in 220+ territories, embeds creator access into rights frameworks, and strikes a YouTube live-streaming partnership for the 2026 Wo