OpenAI and Broadcom strike multibillion-dollar AI chip deal
OpenAI has chosen Broadcom to manufacture its next wave of custom AI chips, marking a major diversification away from Nvidia.
The partnership signals how AI infrastructure is evolving toward vertically integrated design and fabrication models, echoing strategies long used in the smartphone industry.
French telecom giants mount €17B bid for Altice assets
A consortium of France’s largest telecom players, including Orange and Iliad, has reportedly offered €17 billion to acquire portions of Altice’s struggling network business.
The deal would reshape Europe’s telecom infrastructure map and create a formidable rival to U.S. and Chinese networking dominance.
HubSpot launches AI “Campaign Composer” for B2B marketers
HubSpot introduced a new AI tool that allows B2B marketers to generate entire multi-channel campaigns—including email flows, ads, and landing pages—from a single prompt.
The company says it reduces campaign development time by up to 70%, bringing AI deeper into everyday marketing operations.
New research traces evolution of B2B platform ecosystems
An academic study published on arXiv identifies three phases in the growth of B2B digital platforms: experimentation, integration, and ecosystem envelopment.
It concludes that long-term winners will be those that master external data orchestration—turning supplier and customer networks into co-innovation hubs.
Mastercard launches Commercial Connect API to simplify embedded B2B payments
Mastercard is supercharging commercial payments innovation
Mastercard unveiled Commercial Connect API, a unified interface designed to let B2B platforms embed virtual card issuance and payment flows more seamlessly. The API also introduces “clearing controls,” which let issuers block non‑compliant transactions at settlement stage.
Brex Inks Embedded Payments Deal
Brex to Power Embedded B2B Payments in Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP
Brex will be embedded directly into Oracle’s Fusion Cloud ERP, enabling enterprises to select Brex virtual cards inside native payables workflows. The integration promises greater control, faster approvals, and enhanced automation in supplier payments.
B2B ACH payments surge 10% in Q3 amid check decline
B2B Payments on ACH Network Increase 10% in Third Quarter
In Q3 2025, B2B payments on the ACH network rose nearly 10% year-over-year, reaching $16 trillion in value and accounting for 69% of total ACH volumes. Same‑day ACH also saw a 15% increase—underscoring corporations’ accelerating shift away from paper
