Automation/page/2 news and trends

Caterpillar Reports Growth From Data Center Demand
Earnings // January 29, 2026

Caterpillar is reshaping how customers use its equipment as demand shifts toward data centers, autonomous operations and energy reliability. On its latest earnings call, held on Thursday (Jan. 29) the company described customers deploying machines, engines and services as long-lived infrastructure rather than short-cycle construction...

Sumsub Adds AI Agent Verification to Know Your Agent Framework
Artificial Intelligence // January 29, 2026

Verification and fraud prevention firm Sumsub debuted its AI Agent Verification tool. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Supply Chain Stress Forces Buyers and Suppliers to Rethink Payment Terms
B2B Payments // January 29, 2026

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Gatik Autonomous Trucks Complete 10,000 Miles of Fully Driverless Deliveries
Delivery // January 27, 2026

Gatik’s autonomous trucks have been making deliveries with no human driver or safety observer behind the wheel since mid-2025, according to a Tuesday (Jan. 27) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Interviews & Exclusives
How Virtual Power Plants Teach Utility Grids to Manage Themselves

February 02, 2026
The modern power grid works so well that most people never think about it. At least until it doesn’t. Lights turn on instantly, homes stay cool during heat waves and electric vehicles charge overnight, as if electricity were infinite. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access […]

Supply Chain Stress Forces Buyers and Suppliers to Rethink Payment Terms

January 29, 2026
Watch more: Need to Know: Boost Payment Solutions’ Daniel Artin Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Dirty Data and Legacy ERPs Stall Accounts Receivable Automation

January 27, 2026
The gap between ambition and execution when it comes to accounts receivable automation is one of the worst kept secrets in modern finance operations. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Smart Accounts Payable Pays Suppliers Faster and Wins Leverage

January 08, 2026
When suppliers know payments will arrive on time and exceptions will be resolved swiftly, trust grows. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Quick Reads
Caterpillar Reports Growth From Data Center Demand

January 29, 2026
Caterpillar is reshaping how customers use its equipment as demand shifts toward data centers, autonomous operations and energy reliability. On its latest earnings call, held on Thursday (Jan. 29) the company described customers deploying machines, engines and services as long-lived infrastructure rather than short-cycle construction assets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock […]

Sumsub Adds AI Agent Verification to Know Your Agent Framework

January 29, 2026
Verification and fraud prevention firm Sumsub debuted its AI Agent Verification tool. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Gatik Autonomous Trucks Complete 10,000 Miles of Fully Driverless Deliveries

January 27, 2026
Gatik’s autonomous trucks have been making deliveries with no human driver or safety observer behind the wheel since mid-2025, according to a Tuesday (Jan. 27) press release. Get the Full...

Nike to Cut 775 Distribution Center Jobs While Increasing Use of Automation

January 26, 2026
Nike plans to cut 775 employees, primarily from its distribution centers in Tennessee and Mississippi, as it accelerates its use of automation at those centers, CNBC reported Monday (Jan. 26),...