#partnership

For the longest time, salaries capped out at grade 15. Now there's grade 16 with a max comp of $450,500.

Makes me wonder... is this a move to accommodate the new "managing director" role, or a means to bump up GP W-2 comp while reducing the GP partnership payout. The old, "GP returns will be lower to be allocated to LP/SLPs, but we will increase their salary to make up the difference".

This place disgusts me

So we make a deal with Amazon on AI and now they get to add their spyware onto our computers….lovely

See link
https://stocks.apple.com/AmbbTo_VyRCmtZFv9iD5jJw

Hmm.

https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/jio-global-ambitions-how-us-giants-comcast-and-charter-could-help-mukesh-ambani-telecom-company-expand-overseas/amp-11793879285761.html

REALITY FOR MUSK -

■ SPACEX "STARLINK" WILL STILL NEED A "FULLY FUNCTIONING" WIRELESS CARRIER NETWORK.

■ MEANING INDOOR WIRELESS SERVICE COVERAGE, AND DENSE AREA COVERAGE; LIKE AT SPORTING EVENTS.

■ INCLUDE E911 (ETC.) THAT WORKS.

$500.0 BILLION COST, AND A 5-7 YEAR TIMEFRAME.

SpaceX struck a multiyear deal with Qualcomm to build out base stations for its U.S. mobile carrier, Starlink Mobile, which is trying to take on Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/11/04/spacex-strikes-deal-with-qualcomm-for-mobile-network-infrastructure.html

He will want nothing to do with ATT.

As much as I despise the Muskrat,, I gotta admit this is a smart strategy.
An outright purchase maybe with a financial value around $3-5 billion with a potential strategic value to Musk/Starlink @ $5-10 billion
Boost's primary network is AT&T, with additional tMobile network access.
Boost Mobile customers do not always receive the same network priority as AT&T's own postpaid customers, but ran-to satellite handoff threshold parameters ( maybe for a fee, or alternative subscription price plan option) could possibly resolve that issue.
FirstNet, Frontline, and T-Priority would lose some of their value add.
Another consideration is if one of the big 3 carriers decides to cave and be the first to partner up with Starlink in order to get a more favorable deal.

I heard that 2u is losing a major partner. Any idea on who?

“Snowflake (NYSE:SNOW) and Oracle have launched Snowflake's AI Data Cloud as a native, first party service on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.

Oracle customers can now provision and manage Snowflake directly on OCI within their existing Oracle environment.

The arrangement introduces unified pricing and billing so enterprises can access Snowflake services through Oracle contracts and invoices.

This new native Snowflake AI Data Cloud integration on OCI is a meaningful shift.

Simply Wall Street

https://x.com/news2082680/status/2109856659099271249?s=46

#NVIDIA teams up with #Cisco to develop a 400G-per-lane optical transceiver module and opens Vera Rubin rack designs at OCP.

KFC to switch from Pepsi to Coca-Cola in 2027 https://share.google/e23EH4tBKyLxgbsX4

https://finimize.com/content/humana-brings-blackrock-in-to-run-150-centerwell-clinics

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BlackRock’s HPS Investment Partners is buying Welsh Carson’s stake for $2.8 billion, with CenterWell keeping day-to-day operations and a 2028 option to buy clinics.

What's going on here?
Humana is bringing BlackRock’s HPS Investment Partners into a new joint venture that will own and operate nearly 150 CenterWell Senior Primary Care clinics.
What does this mean?
The health insurer said the new setup replaces its current clinic ventures with Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe, a private equity firm, with HPS buying that stake for $2.8 billion. Even with HPS as majority owner, CenterWell will keep a minority stake and continue running the clinics day to day, while the partners add capital over the next two years to support existing sites, open new locations, and pursue acquisitions.
“

https://gf.com/news-and-events/news/globalfoundries-reaches-agreement-to-establish-us-based-supply-of-silicon-interposers-for-advanced-ai-packaging/

GlobalFoundries reaches agreement to establish U.S.-based supply of silicon interposers for advanced AI packaging

https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/10/05/elon-musk-confirmed-terafab-talks-with-tsmc-intel-has-been-its-only-named-chip-partner/

https://seekingalpha.com/news/4650531-att-partners-with-blackrock-cpp-investments-on-us-fiber-joint-venture?share_source=shared_news

Who actually gave the green light in that BS partnership. And please tell me that ahole Travis Scott isn’t aligned with Nike any longer.

Am I reading this correct? Am I just stupid? We spent however much money developing Aviator so we can provide agentic AI to companies because we're like an AI company (allegedly) right?? So why are we now partnering with an AI company to bring secure data to governments and all of the sudden bringing only data to the table?? Wasn't the whole point being building AI agents that conform to whatever standards is needed so governments can use them? Now we're just the data source for the AI agent that can be changed at will.

Also, ok sure we have products that this makes sense for. But what about the rest of the products? What about Microfocus products? What data can we provide from for ex. ITOM to feed into agentic AI? A bunch of our products dont even fit the bill here. So where do they fit in the AI data future?

Valley Immediate Care collaborates with the Northwest Seasonal Workers Association to offer essential preventive healthcare. This partnership aims to support the region's seasonal workforce, who often face financial challenges. The program provides medical benefits, helping members access care beyond emergency services. This initiative is crucial for maintaining the health and well-being of individuals vital to the local economy. The collaboration also extends to disaster relief and health education.

Medford, Oregon

https://rv-times.com/sponsored-content/bringing-healthcare-home-for-rogue-valleys-seasonal-workers/

Options that Xerox should consider for the business include a joint venture, strategic capital partnership, alternative funding structures, partial monetization, or a sale of some or all of the business, according to Starteepo.

Xerox holder calls for strategic review of financial services business.

Dozens of reserve firefighters in South Tucson received termination notices via email. This action follows the city's decision to partner with Rural Metro for fire services. Some affected employees expressed feelings of deception, stating they were not directly informed of the changes. The transition meant these part-time firefighters, who relied on the income, lost their positions with little notice. The city maintains the department's branding will remain the same despite the operational shift.

South Tucson, Arizona

https://news.azpm.org/s/102624-reserve-firefighters-laid-off-at-south-tucson-fire-department-with-less-than-a-months-notice/

Verizon cozies up to Google Cloud even more with Gemini integration.

https://www.fierce-network.com/wireless/verizon-cozies-google-cloud-even-more-gemini-integration

Marvell's stock pops 10% on AI chip deal that lets Google buy up to $12.2 billion in shares

• Marvell Technology stock popped on a deal for Google to buy up to $12.2 billion in shares.
• The deal is part of Google and Marvell's partnership on custom chips and includes products that "attach to the TPU ecosystem."
• Google has largely been working with Broadcom on custom chips

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/19/marvell-google-ai-chips.html

Verizon secured a minority equity stake in prepaid carrier MobileX by converting an existing loan into equity. This transaction coincides with a broader $200 million deal where EchoStar chairman Charlie Ergen's special-purpose acquisition company, CONX, is acquiring a controlling stake in MobileX

https://www.phonearena.com/news/mvno-mobilex-sold-to-charles-ergens-spac-conx_id182632

So who are we not buying or partnering with?

Does anyone know how the BAC partnership with the India finance company benefit us?

Here is what Mutual of America should expect from the new strategic partnership with Accenture. First hand accounts from employees at TIAA from the Layoff board. Time to buckle up.

“Accenture gained entry into Tiaa because Tiaa had a recent history of not delivering projects or delivering them late. Accenture claimed they could do it better. Tiaa viewed all there people as easily replaceable commodities and let vast amounts of business knowledge exit the door. Accenture didn’t have the expertise to replace these people and tried to utilize cheap unshored labor with little knowledge of the systems. It hasn’t worked. It was advertised that Accenture would introduce new tools but in reality Accenture hasn’t introduced new tools. At the same time architecture people like little bothwell through his arrogance and lack of knowledge thought they could easily replaceable reliable systems. They have found that it’s not that easy as they thought”
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Why just wait, let’s act! Crown Castle’s nationwide portfolio of communications infrastructure provides an ideal platform to accelerate Starlink’s vision of a hybrid satellite and terrestrial network. By integrating Starlink equipment and direct-to-cell technology at select Crown Castle sites, SpaceX could rapidly expand coverage, reduce deployment costs, and improve resilience without the time and capital required to build an entirely new terrestrial footprint.

For Crown Castle, the partnership would create a new source of long-term infrastructure demand as wireless networks evolve beyond traditional macro towers. Instead of viewing satellite connectivity as a competitive threat, Crown Castle could position itself as the preferred infrastructure partner for next-generation hybrid communications.

Together, the companies could:

• Extend reliable connectivity into rural and underserved communities.
• Strengthen emergency and disaster-response communications.
• Reduce cellular dead zones through integrated satellite and terrestrial coverage.
• Accelerate deployment of direct-to-cell services using existing infrastructure.
• Create a scalable model for the future of global wireless connectivity.

A partnership would allow each company to leverage its core strengths: Starlink’s advanced satellite network and Crown Castle’s extensive terrestrial infrastructure. The result could be a faster, more cost-effective path to building a truly seamless communications network than either company could achieve independently.

We don’t want to wither away right? Can someone please get this going - both in Texas it makes sense!

This agreement will be signed soon - you heard it here. BR sources are a lock 🔒

I knew they were going to do this!

Dear Valued Customers and Partners,

This note is to inform you that, as of today, Avaya and RingCentral are working together to transition Avaya Cloud Office (ACO) customer accounts and partner support directly to the core RingCentral UCaaS platform, RingEX.

Key Transition Details & Timelines:

• End of Sale (EoS): The End of Sale for ACO for new customers is July 23, 2026. After this date, Avaya will no longer sell new ACO subscriptions. But existing and registered prospective ACO customers can continue to buy additional seats.

• Support: Avaya will continue providing Tier 1 support through September 25, 2026. After this date, support will be provided by RingCentral.

• Consolidation of Branding: The branding of the current ACO offering will be consolidated with the RingCentral branded offering. RingCentral shall continue as Avaya’s exclusive offering for multi-tenant cloud UCaaS solutions.

• Service Continuity: Service will continue as is, and customers are encouraged to transition to RingEX on their preferred timeline, with the goal of achieving an orderly and expeditious transition.

Customers: Over the coming months, you should expect communications from RingCentral regarding the expeditious transition to RingEX, updates to logistical details, and contact information for Customer Success Managers and/or support teams.

Partners: If you are an existing RingCentral partner, you may have your ACO accounts moved under your RingCentral partner ID. You can expect to receive additional information in the coming days on how to transition over to the RingCentral partner program, including information about the program if you are not a current RingCentral partner.

We are committed to supporting you throughout this transition.

Rumors have spreading for a bit now.
Some people are saying that they are “trimming the fat in SMB”
“shifting more towards a Partner model”
“Micro moving back to TFB”

What’s the word?

Now we know what is in the future for North America's workers.

Shell has first mover advantage by selling non operated Nakika asset. This simplifies the company significantly and creates capital and capacity where it’s needed. Now BP will have Talos as a partner. Talos going to learn the hard way how slow and complex BP really operates.
Why didn’t BP sale when they had a chance?

Today I got an email of a mandatory meeting, there is a new partnership for customer service, and if you check the news it's Hexaware, which is a company that is known for replacing staff for AI. I'm not surprised due to hiring issues but makes sense why no one has been replaced yet.

Buckle up
https://www.verizon.com/about/news/verizon-bt-group-international-joint-venture

Chevron signs 20-year power agreement with Microsoft for West Texas data center
HOUSTON, June 22, 2026 — Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) today announced that Energy Forge One LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary, has signed an agreement with Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) to develop a co-located power facility in West Texas that will provide dedicated electricity to a Microsoft-operated data center under a 20-year power purchase agreement. Chevron and Engine No. 1 have been collaborating on the development, known as Project Kilby (“Kilby”).

Kilby is expected to deliver approximately 2.67 gigawatts of capacity, built through a phased, modular approach that enables incremental expansion over time. A majority of the generation will come from large GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV) turbines and associated electrical infrastructure, with additional capacity provided by Solar Turbines, a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT). This positions Kilby among the largest co-located natural gas power and data center developments in the U.S., supporting the next phase of American AI growth by leveraging America’s natural gas advantage.

Is this Invest Cloud partnership in Wealth all smoke and mirrors? Is wealth being sold to Invest Cloud?

nearly two years in now, I've heard there have been many problems. Can someone elaborate on why this is going sideways

I see we just farmed out 10% of our Trinidad block to Oxy. I have wondered for a long time what the point of this and OBO is. I understand the idea of risk sharing but how are we supposed to have better returns than our competitors when so many of the projects we do are with them? Wouldn’t it be better for us to do 100% out own projects?

Oh baby, on the road to new beginnings. "Better than taking the extra step"