HSBC builds digital acquiring platform with India’s Juspay
HSBC has partnered with India‑based payment infrastructure firm Juspay to launch a global merchant acquiring platform. The solution integrates payments, fraud management, settlements and routing — signalling a sharp push in B2B payments infrastructure as traditional banks face fintech‑driven disruption.
Is IaaS the Next Big B2B Trend in SoCal?
The article reports that the infrastructure‑as‑a‑service market (IaaS) grew 22.5 % in 2024 and indicates strong demand from enterprises for cloud migration, data‑sovereignty and GPU‑as‑a‑service offerings. For B2B consulting this means more opportunities in advising clients on cloud strategy, vendor selection and cost‑benchmarking.
Western companies warn of China rare‑earth supply‑chain chaos
Western OEMs across automotive, defence and high‑tech sectors are reporting major concern about new Chinese export controls on rare‑earths and magnets — key components in EVs, chips and defence systems. The rules, set to take effect in December, are already prompting stockpiling and search for alternate supply‑chains — a high‑risk scenario for industrial B2B players.
Culture, Not Tech, Drives B2B Payment Delays
In a recent study, 97 % of agencies say they’ve experienced late payments in 2025, and although 88 % of firms are considering virtual cards, only 48 % currently use them. The finding: infrastructure isn’t the main issue — it’s buyer‑culture, process inertia and payment norms. For your AI‑consulting clients, that could mean advisory around process transformation, not just tech stack.
Bankruptcy court approves Future Supply Chain Solutions’ acquisition by Reliance Retail
In India, Future Supply Chain Solutions Ltd (FSCSL) has been approved for acquisition by Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (RRVL) under bankruptcy‑court order, marking a major move in the logistics and supply‑chain sector. This matters for global B2B consulting because reorganisations in emerging‑market supply‑chains often create demand for technology integration, process redesign and analytics.
