Author: Keith Kirkpatrick

Smartsheet Posts Robust Q3 Growth and Announces Transformative Acquisition by Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners
Keith Kirkpatrick, Research Director at The Futurum Group, explores Smartsheet’s Q3 FY2025 results, focusing on its 17% revenue growth, customer retention strategies, and the $8.4B acquisition by Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners. What does this mean for its future in enterprise work management?
A Detailed Look At Smartsheet’s New Feature Enabling Curated Content Sharing for Enhanced Focus and Efficiency
Keith Kirkpatrick, Research Director at The Futurum Group, discusses Smartsheet’s collections feature and curated content sharing, improved workspace collaboration, and enhanced security, which aim to improve the work management platform.
Assessing Salesforce’s Financial Results, AI Innovations, and Strategic Developments for Q3 FY25
Keith Kirkpatrick, Research Director at The Futurum Group, discusses Salesforce's Q3 FY25 earnings. Key topics include the financial impact of its Agentforce AI platform, cRPO growth, strategic acquisitions, and the competitive implications of industry talent shifts.
Exploring How Microsoft’s Latest AI Advancements Reshape Enterprise Operations, Productivity, and Security
Keith Kirkpatrick, Research Director at The Futurum Group, explores Microsoft Ignite 2024's AI advancements, such as Microsoft Copilot Studio, new AI agents, and governance tools, which are transforming enterprise workflows.
Host Keith Kirkpatrick shares insights on Adobe MAX, including new AI advancements in Creative Cloud and the importance of responsible AI development.
68% of Organizations Are Leveraging Gen AI to Drive Quality Engineering Transformation
Keith Kirkpatrick, Research Director at The Futurum Group, discusses the 2024 World Quality Report’s insights on how Generative AI is transforming Quality Engineering—additional insights on AI-driven test automation, upskilling challenges, and sustainability in QE.
Oracle’s Next-Generation Electronic Health Record Integrates AI and Advanced Data Intelligence
Keith Kirkpatrick, Research Director at The Futurum Group, explores Oracle’s next-generation EHR and its potential to revolutionize healthcare. Focused on AI integration and personalized care, this innovation positions Oracle as a transformative player in the healthcare technology landscape.
Keith Kirkpatrick, Research Director at The Futurum Group shares his opinion of the new generative video tools, and discusses the challenges vendors will need to address in order to drive adoption of the technology among enterprise customers.
Twilio’s Q3 Results Showcase Strong Financials and Cutting-Edge Technological Advancements, Positioning It as a Leader in AI-Driven Customer Engagement
Keith Kirkpatrick, Research Director at The Futurum Group, explores Twilio's Q3 earnings, focusing on how AI advancements and robust data integration are driving growth and transforming customer engagement for today's leading brands.
OpenText’s Strategic Focus on Cloud, AI, and Cybersecurity Propels Growth Despite Revenue Adjustments Following AMC Divestiture
Keith Kirkpatrick, Research Director at The Futurum Group, discusses OpenText's Q1 2025 results, reflecting strategic technological advancements and emphasizing growth in cloud services, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.
Microsoft’s AI and Cloud Segments Lead Q1 FY2025 Results, With Record-Breaking Growth but Tempered Investor Response Due to Forward-Looking Guidance
Keith Kirkpatrick, Research Director at The Futurum Group, shares insights on Microsoft’s Q1 FY2025 earnings, where record growth in AI and cloud segments, including Azure OpenAI and Microsoft 365 Copilot, reflects high demand.
Alphabet’s Q3 2024 Results Reveal Robust Revenue Growth Fueled by AI Innovation Across Google Services and Google Cloud
Keith Kirkpatrick, Research Director at The Futurum Group, discusses Alphabet’s Q3 2024 earnings, focusing on AI's driving revenue growth for Google Services and Google Cloud and how the company uses AI to remain competitive and meet market demands.

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