Myriad360 Acquires Advizex to Form $900M AI Platform
Global systems integrator Myriad360 has acquired Advizex Technologies to create a combined global AI and enterprise infrastructure platform valued at $900 million. The new entity will span infrastructure, AI activation, and managed services. The strategic acquisition aims to build a scaled, growth-focused platform for enterprise delivery.
- Myriad360, founded in 2003 by CEO Andrew Fisher, rebranded from Myriad Supply in 2019 to better reflect its holistic approach to technology solutions. Advizex, founded in 1975, is led by CEO C.R. Howdyshell and generates $100M in revenue. - Enterprise AI procurement now focuses on demonstrable ROI, with evaluation criteria including a vendor's technical fit, scalability, security, and industry-specific case studies. The sales cycle for enterprise deals often lasts three to twelve months or longer and involves an average of six to ten decision-makers. - To gain traction, AI products must solve a critical business need rather than simply being an "AI-wash" feature. For sales leaders, this means articulating business value by focusing on metrics like increased revenue, reduced costs, and improved efficiency. - Agentic AI architectures are becoming central to developing autonomous systems that can perform complex tasks. Multi-agent systems, a key pattern, assign specialized agents to sub-tasks and orchestrate their collaboration to solve a larger problem, improving scalability and reliability. - In the Bay Area, dubbed "Cerebral Valley," the concentration of AI talent and capital is intensifying, with the region capturing over $122 billion in AI funding in 2025. This represents over 75% of all U.S. AI investment. - Investor sentiment in 2026 has shifted towards capital efficiency and a clear path to profitability, with a focus on AI-native companies that can demonstrate a strong data moat. While overall venture funding has been down, AI-focused seed rounds have seen a surge, with over $15 billion invested in 2025, a 50% increase from the previous year. - Enterprise sales leaders are prioritizing the recruitment and retention of top performers and focusing on identifying a competitive wedge to win deals. They are increasingly looking for sales professionals who can build strong relationships, provide tailored solutions, and navigate complex stakeholder environments. - For founder productivity, frameworks like Getting Things Done (GTD) emphasize capturing all tasks in a trusted system to reduce mental overhead. Additionally, structuring the day into "maker time" for deep work and managing energy levels—not just time—are crucial for sustained performance.
