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We're proud to share that Scott Gray was invited by Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Clint Hahn to participate in the Nasdaq Closing Bell ceremony last week. This special opportunity brought together technology leaders, partners, and advocates in support of the EMBRACE KIDS FOUNDATION, helping raise awareness for children and families facing serious health challenges.    Moments like these highlight the power of partnership, community impact, and the people who represent RapidScale every day.   Congratulations, Scott, on this well-deserved recognition, and thank you to AWS, Nasdaq, and the Embrace Kids Foundation for creating such a meaningful event.    #AWS #Nasdaq #EmbraceKidsFoundation #CommunityImpact

AI success requires more than experimentation. It requires governance, security, operational discipline, and proven outcomes. We're proud to announce that RapidScale has earned the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Agentic AI Consulting Services Competency, becoming one of only 147 AWS partners globally to achieve this designation. This recognition validates our ability to design, deploy and govern agentic AI solutions that drive measurable business results. Read more about what this milestone means for our clients and partners: https://lnkd.in/epqeSv_C #AWS #AgenticAI #CloudInnovation

As AI adoption accelerates, governance is becoming just as important as innovation. Our CISO Brent Neal joined the CISO Stories Podcast to discuss what security leaders should be thinking about as AI becomes more deeply embedded in cloud environments, business processes, and sensitive data systems. The conversation covers AI governance, cloud security, identity management, and practical steps organizations can take to scale AI responsibly. Check out Brent's insights!

AI is making research faster than ever. The challenge isn't finding information; it's knowing what to trust and how to turn it into action.   That's why the role of market intelligence is evolving.   In her conversation with IT Brew, RapidScale CMO Jessica Maria discusses how AI is changing the way leaders evaluate technology decisions, validate assumptions, and navigate an increasingly complex market.   The main takeaway: The future belongs to organizations that pair AI-powered speed with real human expertise to separate signal from noise.   Read the full interview now: https://lnkd.in/eFBBSsWA  

Increasingly complex AI infrastructure decisions, especially in today’s volatile market, are reliant on a clear understanding of what a company needs at every stage of its journey. As organizations balance infrastructure modernization, cloud strategy, FinOps, and AI adoption, success depends on having the right expertise to connect every decision back to business outcomes. That’s why we’re continuing to invest in advisory, implementation, and managed services that help customers move forward with confidence, wherever they are in their transformation. Read insights from RapidScale President Duane Barnes in The Channel Company: https://lnkd.in/euwFGwGW #ArtificialIntelligence #CloudStrategy #ManagedServices

AI investments don't just impact IT budgets, they have ripple effects across the entire business. In his recent conversation with Patrick Kulp with Revenue Brew, Duane Barnes shares insights on how organizations are balancing AI innovation with the infrastructure, governance, and operational priorities needed to support long-term growth. As AI spending increases, disciplined planning and prioritization become more important than ever. Read the story: https://hubs.ly/Q04pGRF80 #AI #CloudStrategy

Even Apple is publicly acknowledging that market conditions have become difficult and unpredictable enough to force price increases.   That should get the attention of every technology leader. If Apple can't assume stability, nobody should. In this blog from Chad Duncan, head of consulting & professional services, you'll discover: • How the infrastructure market has transformed in 2026 alone • Why technology leaders should pay attention • What organizations can do to stay flexible as market dynamics change Read the blog now: https://hubs.ly/Q04pF5zn0  

AI has quickly become a boardroom priority, but many organizations are still determining how to translate AI investments into meaningful business outcomes. In this conversation, RapidScale President Duane Barnes shares his perspective on: • Moving from AI experimentation to business value • Building the right governance and operational foundation • Creating strategies that deliver measurable results • What technology leaders should be focusing on next Whether you're exploring AI adoption, optimizing cloud investments, or planning for the future of your IT organization, this discussion offers practical insights for technology leaders. ▶️ Watch the full episode: https://hubs.ly/Q04nZbZL0 #ArtificialIntelligence #CloudComputing #ITLeadership #Innovation

AI remains a top priority for business leaders, but those investments often come with difficult trade-offs. Duane Barnes shares his perspective with Patrick Kulp in IT Brew on how organizations can balance AI innovation with the infrastructure, governance, and operational foundations required to support long-term success. As AI budgets grow, technology leaders are being challenged to make smarter, more disciplined decisions about where and how they invest. Read the story: https://hubs.ly/Q04nZNmY0) #AI #CloudComputing #CloudStrategy

AI is changing the way businesses innovate, operate, and compete, but success requires more than just access to new technology. In a recent episode of Channelnomics’ Changing Channels, Duane Barnes joined Larry Walsh to discuss how organizations can create measurable business outcomes with AI, why governance and strategy are critical to long-term success, and what the future holds for service providers navigating rapid market change. Watch the full episode below. #ArtificialIntelligence #ManagedServices #DigitalTransformation