SPI Opens Its 2027 Benchmark as Services Leaders Weigh AI
The research firm’s annual survey will assess professional-services performance and AI adoption, with results scheduled for February 2027 Service Performance Insight has opened its 20th annual Professional Services Maturity Benchmark survey, inviting firms to contribute operating information for a 2027 report. The October 13 announcement puts artificial intelligence alongside established management concerns, including leadership, client […]
Hartford Closes Equitable Benefits Deal, Turning to Integration
The acquisition adds approximately $500 million in nonmedical benefits premium, technology and employees, while leaving financial terms undisclosed The Hartford has completed its acquisition of Equitable’s Employee Benefits business, adding scale and capabilities in a market where employers assemble coverage around workers’ needs beyond medical insurance. Announced October 13, the closing brings approximately $500 million […]
SteelCo and SCB Mark 25 Years With Growth and Contractor Rankings
The Georgia businesses cite repeat Inc. 5000 recognition and a regional ENR ranking as milestones, though the awards measure different aspects of their operations SteelCo Buildings and SCB Construction Group are marking their 25th anniversary with two recognitions that offer different views of the Georgia businesses: revenue growth for a steel building supplier and a […]
LTK’s 2026 Awards Reflect the Growing Business Power of the Creator Economy
The creator economy has moved well beyond the era when social media personalities were primarily valued for reach and visibility. Increasingly, creators influence what consumers discover, consider and ultimately purchase, turning audience relationships into measurable commercial assets for brands. LTK’s 2026 Awards provide a snapshot of that evolution, recognising 50 creators and 50 brands that […]
Cargill and Global Water Challenge Take Water Security Partnership Into Four More Countries
Water security is becoming an increasingly important business issue as climate pressures, agricultural demand and infrastructure constraints place greater stress on freshwater resources. For companies operating across global food and agricultural supply chains, the consequences extend from community health to farm productivity and long-term supply resilience. Cargill and Global Water Challenge are responding by expanding […]
Governing Recognizes Public Leaders Redefining Results-Driven Government
Magazine recognizes six state and local officials whose pragmatic leadership is strengthening public services, communities and government outcomes At a time when governments are navigating rapid technological change, complex operational pressures and rising expectations from citizens, effective public leadership is increasingly measured by results. The 2026 class of Governing’s Public Officials of the Year reflects […]
Alpaca and Indonesia Stock Exchange Move to Connect Indonesian Investors With Global Markets
Indonesia’s rapidly expanding investor community is creating a new opportunity for financial technology companies: connecting domestic investors with international markets while simultaneously making Indonesian assets more accessible to overseas participants. That opportunity is at the centre of a new agreement between Alpaca and the Indonesia Stock Exchange, or IDX. The companies have signed an agreement […]
Roseman Bioventures Strengthens Nevada’s Life Sciences Ambitions With New Leadership
Nevada’s emergence as a life sciences destination is gaining momentum, and Roseman Bioventures is positioning itself as one of the infrastructure platforms behind that growth. The Las Vegas-based incubator has appointed biotechnology executive Titus Plattel as managing director, bringing more than three decades of industry experience to an organisation focused on moving scientific ideas from […]
Hyperion and CADDi Target a Hidden Manufacturing Bottleneck: The Cost of Slow Quotations
Hyperion Materials & Technologies is working with CADDi to centralise engineering data and accelerate quotation workflows, beginning with its Barcelona engineering team In highly competitive manufacturing markets, winning a customer can sometimes depend on a deceptively simple question: how quickly can a company provide an accurate quotation? For businesses producing highly engineered components, the answer […]
Starting a Business in Ontario? Understanding the Financial Steps to Get You Started
Launching a business in Ontario is an exciting but strategic endeavour that begins with a structured and well-informed plan. It requires more than a great idea; it involves financial clarity, regulatory awareness, risk management and disciplined execution. From validating your concept to estimating initial costs, securing capital, and complying with tax and registration obligations, each […]
