Five Strategic Tradeoffs Defining High-Performing MGAs in 2026
The MGA market has entered a new phase. For years, success was measured by growth: new carrier partnerships, new programs, geographic expansion, and premium volume. Those indicators still matter, but they no longer tell the whole story. Today, MGA leaders are operating in a more complex environment. Competition is increasing. Carrier and broker expectations are […]
Carrier layer audit for AI in Finance contact centers
Banks and credit unions are projecting an average of $207M in AI spend over the next 12 months. Most have thoroughly evaluated the CCaaS their AI agents will link to, but almost none have audited the carrier layer underneath it. That’s where AI performance breaks down. Industry median response latency across production voice agents runs […]
2026 ERP REPORT: Closing the ERP Value Gap
ERP systems are expected to simplify financial operations and deliver greater visibility, efficiency, and scalability. Yet for many organizations, accounts payable still relies on disconnected workflows that create manual work and limit payment flexibility. Based on a survey of leading U.S. AP professionals, this report explores how AP integration and embedded payment capabilities influence ERP […]
Identity as the Control Plane for AI in Financial Services
The traditional identity frameworks financial institutions rely on weren’t built for autonomous, non-human actors that move at machine speed and operate outside their security perimeter. Despite this, financial institutions are quickly adopting AI agents to automate fraud detection, underwriting, customer advisory, and loan processing. This webinar brings together industry experts from Okta and Datos Insights […]
Accelerate Advanced Computing in FSI with AMD + Supermicro
AI and high-performance computing are reshaping financial services–from low-latency trading and real-time risk detection to customer experience and core process modernization. This infographic shows how Supermicro servers powered by AMD EPYC™ CPUs and Instinct™ GPUs deliver the performance, density, and efficiency FSI leaders need. Key highlights include: Market context: FSI AI market at $38.36B (2024), […]
Tapping Into AI To Transform the Finance Function
AI has the potential to help finance leaders tackle some of the biggest financial and operational challenges facing the office of the CFO today. But they need to clear a few big hurdles first: among them, developing a solid data foundation to run AI tools and integrating the new tools alongside those already in use. […]
Restaurant Financing: How today’s restaurants are navigating financing
High labor and food costs continue to eat away at restaurant margins, making the current environment even more challenging for operators. Major chains are entering into buyouts, alternative financing and sometimes even bankruptcy protections to try and maintain their businesses given rising debt levels and the high cost of borrowing. INCLUDED IN THIS TRENDLINE 5 […]
Critical Capabilities When Evaluating AI-Powered Security Awareness Training
As artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities advance, you are likely eager to harness this technology to strengthen you cybersecurity defenses and reduce human risk. However, many vendors’ “AI-powered” offerings are falling short of delivering true, tangible value. This whitepaper dives into the must-have capabilities your organization should expect from AI-driven security awareness training platforms. Consider it […]
The True ROI of Safety: Evaluating the Data and Dollars
When evaluating a new safety initiative, ROI often drives the conversation. But the most successful investments are measured by more than dollars alone. From workforce productivity and retention to risk reduction and efficiency, there are several important factors that traditional ROI calculations can often miss. This comprehensive overview from Red Wing explores the broader impact […]
Decision Velocity: Unlocking Faster, Smarter Decisions in Manufacturing
Decision Velocity: Unlocking Faster, Smarter Decisions in Manufacturing examines a productivity lever most manufacturers have not measured: how quickly and effectively decisions get made across the product lifecycle. As physical automation approaches its limits, the next wave of efficiency gains comes from cutting the time between identifying a question and executing the answer, not from […]