Cisco’s Channel Evolution: How Tim Coogan’s Quarter-Century Experience Shapes New Partner Strategy
Cisco’s New Channel Leadership Blends Legacy With Innovation Tim Coogan, Cisco’s newly appointed channel chief, brings more than just a…
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Veeam’s $1.7B Security AI Acquisition Signals Major Shift in Data Resilience Strategy
Veeam Makes Strategic Move Into AI-Powered Data Governance In a landmark acquisition that underscores the evolving nature of data protection,…
Jim Kavanaugh’s Lifetime Achievement: How WWT’s CEO Built a $20B Channel Powerhouse
World Wide Technology CEO Jim Kavanaugh receives CRN’s inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award for building WWT into a $20 billion powerhouse. The former Olympic soccer player credits his success to values instilled by his parents and a people-first leadership philosophy that has reshaped the channel industry.
Jim Kavanaugh, co-founder and CEO of World Wide Technology, has been honored with the inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award at CRN’s Best of the Channel Awards, recognizing his extraordinary journey from Olympic athlete to channel visionary. Under his leadership, WWT has grown from a small IT startup to a $20 billion solution provider powerhouse that counts over 80% of the Fortune 100 as customers.
From Soccer Fields to Boardrooms: Kavanaugh’s Unique Journey
John Chambers AI Revolution: Why This Tech Shift Differs From Internet Era
Former Cisco CEO John Chambers argues artificial intelligence represents the most fundamental technology shift ever, moving faster and creating more disruption than the internet era. He provides a leadership playbook for thriving in the AI age while addressing unprecedented workforce challenges.
Few technology leaders have successfully navigated multiple historic shifts, but John Chambers stands apart after steering Cisco through the internet revolution and now championing the artificial intelligence transformation. The former CEO, who built one of technology’s most successful companies during the internet boom, believes AI represents a more fundamental change than any previous technological shift, including the rise of the internet itself.
Why AI Transformation Surpasses Previous Tech Revolutions
4 AI Startups That Reached $1 Billion Valuations in Record Time
In an unprecedented funding surge, four artificial intelligence startups have reached billion-dollar valuations in less than 24 months. Thinking Machines Lab and The Bot Company lead this remarkable trend, raising billions despite having no current revenue or products.
In one of the most remarkable funding environments in technology history, four artificial intelligence startups have achieved the elusive billion-dollar valuation milestone in under two years, demonstrating investor confidence in AI’s transformative potential. Leading this unprecedented trend are Thinking Machines Lab and The Bot Company, both reaching massive valuations despite having no current revenue streams or commercial products available to consumers.