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Cloud Topics

An Introduction to Online Marketplaces

The old definition of an online marketplace no longer applies. Discover how today's B2B marketplaces have evolved into complex, indispensable growth engines, driven by AI, new buyer expectations, and the critical role of trusted advisors. This article demystifies the forces reshaping B2B procurement in 2026.

By Denise Sarazin / AppDirect / April 1, 2026

Cloud Topics

How 5G Benefits Business and Technology Innovation

Updated January 22, 2026 Imagine a world where businesses can instantly respond to customer needs, automate complex operations in real time, and conn...

By Ideas @ AppDirect / AppDirect / May 15, 2025

Cloud Solutions

AppDirect partners with Microsoft to power your business to do more with less

Recent advances in immersive technologies and neural networks, particularly in the fields of virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR), artificial intelli...

By Duncan Smith / AppDirect / March 30, 2023

Cloud Solutions

3 reasons your customers aren’t buying cloud tools—and how to change that

In this guest post, Jessica Milbrandt, Partner Development Manager at Dropbox, explains the benefits of cloud-based collaboration tools and how advisors can overcome customers’ most common objections.

By Ideas @ AppDirect / Advisors / November 23, 2022

Cloud Topics

Build vs. Buy: Factors to Consider When Making a Software Decision

—>> SEE OUR NEW 2026 ARTICLE ON THIS TOPIC Read our new 2026 article, Build vs Buy Software: How AI-enabled Software Development and Vib...

By Ideas @ AppDirect / AppDirect / November 17, 2022

Cloud Solutions

Help Customers Track Income, Expenses, and Stay Ready for Taxes with Intuit's QuickBooks Online

AppDirect welcomes Intuit to the AppSmart Marketplace

By Leslie Tytka / Advisors / March 16, 2022