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Welcome to your digital resource hub!

Welcome to your digital resource hub!

Updated quarterly, this curated set of insights and tools is designed to support supply chain leaders navigating a rapidly evolving landscape.

This edition highlights how AI‑driven connectivity is reshaping modernization priorities, elevating cybersecurity expectations, and influencing long‑term operational resilience—areas where thoughtful capital planning becomes increasingly important. First American offers customized financing solutions that support these strategic technology investments while helping preserve organizational flexibility.

I look forward to staying connected and serving as a resource as you evaluate upcoming initiatives.

Industry Insights

Featured Industry Insights

Global Cybersecurity Outlook

As digital infrastructure expands and AI adoption accelerates, cybersecurity risk continues to grow. The World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026 examines emerging threats and how organizations are strengthening resilience in an increasingly complex risk environment.

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Pulse of Change

Executives are confident in AI’s potential, but significant gaps remain between strategy and execution. Accenture’s Pulse of Change research captures perspectives from global leaders and employees on disruption, organizational readiness, and the evolving role of AI in the workforce.

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Lead Through Transformation

Scaling an organization requires disciplined investment and operational precision. In this executive conversation, WESCO Treasurer Brian Begg shares lessons from helping guide the company’s growth from a $4.5B organization to a $23B+ global enterprise.

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Technology Financing for Business-Critical Infrastructure

 

Core Systems & Software

Supply chain technology investment continues to accelerate. The global digital logistics market is projected to grow from $43.9B in 2026 to more than $155B by 2034 as companies invest in ERP, data visibility, and connected systems.1

 

Commonly Funded: 

  • ERP software implementations and upgrades
  • Supply Chain Management software (SCM)
  • Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
  • Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
  • Data storage, backup, and cloud environments
  • Software licenses and renewals
  • Training and consulting services

Security & Protection

AI + digital supply chains are reshaping cyber risk. 94% of cybersecurity leaders say AI will be the most significant driver of cybersecurity change in 2026.2

 

Commonly Funded:

  • Cybersecurity solutions and monitoring tools
  • Infrastructure security and access management upgrades
  • Data protection and recovery solutions
  • Physical security technology integrated with IT systems

Infrastructure & Hardware

Investment in mission-critical assets remains steady. U.S. equipment investment is projected to grow 6.2% in 2026, driven by continued spending on mission-critical infrastructure, hardware, and operational technology.3

 

Commonly Funded:

  • Servers and data centers
  • Network and connectivity upgrades
  • Workstations, laptops, and operational hardware
  • Scanning devices
  • RFID and tracking systems
  • IoT and connected device deployment

Technology Financing for Business-Critical Infrastructure

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Core Systems & Software

Supply chain technology investment continues to accelerate. The global digital logistics market is projected to grow from $43.9B in 2026 to more than $155B by 2034 as companies invest in ERP, data visibility, and connected systems.1

Commonly Funded: 

  • ERP software implementations and upgrades
  • Supply Chain Management software (SCM)
  • Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
  • Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
  • Data storage, backup, and cloud environments
  • Software licenses and renewals
  • Training and consulting services
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Security & Protection

AI + digital supply chains are reshaping cyber risk. 94% of cybersecurity leaders say AI will be the most significant driver of cybersecurity change in 2026.2

Commonly Funded:

  • Cybersecurity solutions and monitoring tools
  • Infrastructure security and access management upgrades
  • Data protection and recovery solutions
  • Physical security technology integrated with IT systems
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Infrastructure & Hardware

Investment in mission-critical assets remains steady. U.S. equipment investment is projected to grow 6.2% in 2026, driven by continued spending on mission-critical infrastructure, hardware, and operational technology.3

Commonly Funded:

  • Servers and data centers
  • Network and connectivity upgrades
  • Workstations, laptops, and operational hardware
  • Scanning devices
  • RFID and tracking systems
  • IoT and connected device deployment

Key Benefits for You

Explore how financing can support budgeting, integration, cybersecurity investment, device management, and continuous technology evolution.

Aligning technology expenses with usage offers a proactive and effective way to plan budgets, manage costs, and keep critical projects on track.

Following acquisitions or major system changes, implementation, consulting, and training can be included in a single financing structure—reducing strain on operating capital and supporting smoother adoption of ERP, WMS, and other core platforms.

Heightened security standards and increasing digital connectivity require ongoing investment across systems and infrastructure. Financing can help support timely upgrades that reinforce protection, support compliance, and help maintain operational continuity.

From procurement through refresh and replacement, financing can help support more structured lifecycle planning and consistent user experiences across the business.

As operational needs shift, flexible capital can help maintain refresh cycles, upgrades, and expansions while minimizing the impact on cash flow.

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Key Benefits for You

Explore how financing can support budgeting, integration, cybersecurity investment, device management, and continuous technology evolution.

Aligning technology expenses with usage offers a proactive and effective way to plan budgets, manage costs, and keep critical projects on track.

Following acquisitions or major system changes, implementation, consulting, and training can be included in a single financing structure—reducing strain on operating capital and supporting smoother adoption of ERP, WMS, and other core platforms.

 

Heightened security standards and increasing digital connectivity require ongoing investment across systems and infrastructure. Financing can help support timely upgrades that reinforce protection, support compliance, and help maintain operational continuity.

From procurement through refresh and replacement, financing can help support more structured lifecycle planning and consistent user experiences across the business.

As operational needs shift, flexible capital can help maintain refresh cycles, upgrades, and expansions while minimizing the impact on cash flow.

Client Success Stories

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About First American

A Preferred Lender for Supply Chain Leaders

Strength & Stability

Ranked #12 among the largest bank-owned equipment leasing companies in the U.S.4

Proven Track Record

250+ supply chain clients nationwide

Global Scale & Security

Part of one of the world's top 15 global banks5

Significant Financing Volume

$2.3B in equipment leases and loans funded in 2025

About First American

A Preferred Lender for Supply Chain Leaders

Strength & Stability

Ranked #12 among the largest bank-owned equipment leasing companies in the U.S.4

Proven Track Record

250+ supply chain clients nationwide

Global Scale & Security

Part of one of the world's top 15 global banks5

Significant Financing Volume

$2.3B in equipment leases and loans funded in 2025

Commercial Card Program

First American presents City National Bank's Visa® Commercial Card that allows businesses to customize their program to meet their specific needs. Used as a business credit card for everyday expenses or a purchasing card for travel and entertainment, this card program offers convenient buying power along with the ability to easily monitor and manage employee expenses online. 

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