Author: Olivier Blanchard

Qualcomm’s Q1 FY 2025 Earnings: Record QCT Revenue and Expanding AI Adoption
February 7, 2025

Qualcomm’s Q1 FY 2025 Earnings: Record QCT Revenue and Expanding AI Adoption

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, analyzes Qualcomm’s record Q1 FY 2025 earnings, highlighting strong growth in premium-tier smartphones, AI-driven IoT, and automotive....
DeepSeek’s Ecosystem Implications, Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked, & More - Six Five Webcast: The 5G Factor
January 31, 2025

DeepSeek’s Ecosystem Implications, Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked, & More – Six Five Webcast: The 5G Factor

On this episode, hosts Ron Westfall and Olivier Blanchard discuss DeepSeek R1, Galaxy Unpacked, and the potential for operators like AT&T and Verizon to monetize their AI capabilities and real...
DeepSeek Disrupts AI Market with Low-Cost Training and Open Source, Yet Many Questions Loom
January 30, 2025

DeepSeek Disrupts AI Market with Low-Cost Training and Open Source, Yet Many Questions Loom

The Futurum Group analysts share their insights on DeepSeek R1 claims of model training and cost efficiency, questions about the potential use of competitors' models, and security and privacy concerns....
Samsung Launches Flagship Phone Positioned as “A True AI Companion” - Six Five On The Road at Galaxy Unpacked
January 27, 2025

Samsung Launches Flagship Phone Positioned as “A True AI Companion” – Six Five On The Road at Galaxy Unpacked

Brad Haczynski, SVP at Samsung, joins Olivier Blanchard and Anshel Sag to share insights on deploying AI effectively in businesses with the new Galaxy S25....
Lenovo’s New ThinkPad X9 Aura Editions Advance AI Features
January 20, 2025

How Lenovo’s New ThinkPad X9 Aura Editions Advance AI Features in Premium PCs

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, shares his insights on how Lenovo’s new Aura Edition ThinkPad X9 prosumer PCs help the company maximize Intel’s new Core Ultra processors...
Why Lenovo’s ThinkBook Gen 6 Rollable Might Not Be a Gimmick
January 20, 2025

Why Lenovo’s New Rollable Laptop Might Not Be a Gimmick

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, shares his insights on how Lenovo’s new ThinkBook Gen 6 Rollable laptop could make the case for more versatile, hybrid laptop form...
How Arm is Powering the Next Generation of AI-Enabled Vehicles - Six Five On The Road at CES 2025
January 9, 2025

How Arm is Powering the Next Generation of AI-Enabled Vehicles – Six Five On The Road at CES 2025

Dipti Vachani, SVP & GM at Arm, joins Olivier Blanchard to discuss how Arm is revolutionizing the automotive industry with AI-enabled vehicles at CES 2025....
Meet Dell's Simplified AI PC Portfolio: Silicon Innovation at its Best - Six Five On The Road
January 6, 2025

Meet Dell’s Simplified AI PC Portfolio: Silicon Innovation at its Best – Six Five On The Road

Kevin Terwilliger discusses Dell Technologies' innovative approach to AI PCs at CES 2025, highlighting silicon diversity, sustainability, and the future of computing....
Unpacking the Benefits of AI PCs - Six Five On The Road
January 6, 2025

Unpacking the Benefits of AI PCs – Six Five On The Road

Jon Siegal, SVP at Dell Technologies, joins Olivier Blanchard to explore AI's transformative role in personal computing and Dell's unique offerings....
Google's Android XR Platform: Ushering a New Era of Extended Reality
January 2, 2025

Google’s Android XR Platform: Ushering a New Era of Extended Reality

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, examines Google’s Android XR launch, focusing on its debut with Samsung’s Project Moohan, AI-powered Gemini features, and Android ecosystem integration....
Tim Keating Joins AMD to Lead Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs
December 16, 2024

Tim Keating Joins AMD to Lead Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, discusses Tim Keating's appointment as AMD’s Senior VP of Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs and how his leadership could shape AMD’s policy...
Dell Q3 FY2025- Strong Growth Driven by Infrastructure Solutions and AI
December 3, 2024

Dell Q3 FY2025: Strong Growth Driven by Infrastructure Solutions and AI

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, analyzes Dell’s Q3 FY2025 earnings, including record AI-driven ISG performance, ongoing challenges in the consumer market, and Dell’s strategic focus on AI....

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