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Sonepar Deploys Data and AI Architecture Across Its Global Footprint
The electrical distribution giant says the system is the first of its kind in the industry.
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Grainger Acquires Tech ‘Assets’ in $210M Deal
The MRO giant said the deal would strengthen its inventory management capabilities.
August 27, 2026
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Business Technology
Why Your ERP Is Now a Liability, Not an Asset
Those who wait won’t just miss out on growth — they will soon start to lose loyal customers.
April 9, 2026
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Technology & Software
IBC Launches Technical Services Platform
The buying group named a longtime Epicor veteran to lead the effort.
April 6, 2026
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Business Technology
F.W. Webb Launches New Mobile App
The company said the app aims to be “an expansion of the F.W. Webb customer experience.”
March 31, 2026
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Technology & Software
White House Blueprint Calls for Light Touch on AI Regulations
The framework outlines a half-dozen guiding principles for lawmakers.
March 23, 2026
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Security Breach: Shadow AI Is Amplifying OT Threats
September 9, 2026
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Your ERP Runs on Certainty. The AI You Bolted On Doesn't.
August 11, 2026
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Leveraging the CRM to Transform More Than Just Sales
August 7, 2026
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Amazon to Boost Spending on AI, Other Tech by $20B
July 31, 2026
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NAW Rolls Out Supply Chain ‘AI Governance Architecture’
July 28, 2026
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Security Breach: 'Prevention Is Damn Near Impossible'
July 16, 2026
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AFC Industries Overhauls Its Website
July 9, 2026
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AI In Modern Manufacturing: Finding Real Value in ERP Solutions
July 6, 2026
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Empower Tomorrow’s Distribution Workforce With a Modern Business Platform
June 29, 2026
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Manufacturing’s Biggest Shift in Decades Is Happening in the Cloud
June 19, 2026
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Trump Tried to Block State AI Regulations, but Some Are Forging Ahead
June 16, 2026
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Anthropic Urges Coordination to Allow for AI 'Pause' If Risks Grow
June 8, 2026
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October 16, 2026
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Business Technology
The Hidden Pitfalls of AI Integration in Manufacturing
The question is not whether AI can be useful, but whether it can be integrated without compromise.
May 29, 2026
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Business Technology
Amazon Touts 'Major Expansion' with ChatGPT-Maker OpenAI
The collaboration will involve co-developing a new platform for AI agents.
April 29, 2026
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Business Technology
Stolen Credentials Surge as More Cybercriminals are Logging In vs. Breaking In
Underground marketplace listings for stolen credentials surged 72 percent.
April 28, 2026
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Technology & Software
Why Some Workers Are Embracing AI While Others Won't Use It
Roughly 3 in 10 employees say they are frequent users of AI in their jobs.
April 24, 2026
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Technology & Software
SugarCRM Announces New Name
The software company said the change reflects its focus on “precision selling.”
April 16, 2026
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Business Technology
Iranian Cyber Actors Still Targeting U.S. Industrial Sector
"A military ceasefire does not translate to a cyber pause."
April 9, 2026
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Business Technology
Security Breach: The Bad Guy's Different Set of Rules
Why cyber spending continues to increase, but so do the number of successful attacks.
April 3, 2026
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Business Technology
How AI Can Solve an Invisible, Multi-Billion Dollar Industrial Crisis
It’s not sexy, but it’s a make-or-break crisis hiding in plain sight.
March 20, 2026
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Technology & Software
Proton.ai Officially Launches Distribution Cloud Platform
The suite includes CRM, PIM and e-commerce solutions, as well as a forthcoming quote and order tool.
March 18, 2026
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Technology & Software
Most Warehouses Unable to Property Respond to Disruptions, Supply Chain Execs Say
Just over half also said their automation systems are unprepared to deal with unforeseen changes.
March 5, 2026
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Business Technology
Security Breach: Analyzing, Responding to the Inevitable Uptick in Iranian Cyberattacks
Regardless of where the missiles hit, U.S. domestic manufacturers are a primary target.
March 5, 2026
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Technology & Software
Margin Erosion and the Technology Imperative for Distributors
Understanding the root causes of margin erosion is the first step toward addressing it.
March 2, 2026
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Technology & Software
Some Companies Tie Layoffs to AI, but the Reality Is More Complicated
Many economists are skeptical about AI-driven job replacement.
February 3, 2026
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Technology & Software
Sonepar Implements Automated Systems at Codale’s Las Vegas Hub
The electrical distributor partnered with Kardex at its new facility.
January 29, 2026