Author: Olivier Blanchard

Industrial AI
April 23, 2026

Can Lenovo’s AI Manufacturing Push at Hannover Messe Rewrite the Playbook for Industrial Scale?

Lenovo showcases AI solutions at Hannover Messe 2026, claiming 85% faster lead times. With 94% of manufacturers planning AI investment increases, competition intensifies between Lenovo, Siemens, and Rockwell Automation....
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear Elite Redefines the AI Wearable Stakes—But Who Wins the Wrist War?
April 22, 2026

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear Elite Redefines the AI Wearable Stakes—But Who Wins the Wrist War?

Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear Elite marks a turning point in wearable AI, delivering a dedicated neural processing unit for on-device intelligence, privacy, and real-time voice interactions—positioning the company against Apple and...
pple’s CEO Transition- Can John Ternus Build on Tim Cook’s Legacy or Rewrite It?
April 21, 2026

Apple’s CEO Transition: Can John Ternus Build on Tim Cook’s Legacy or Rewrite It?

Apple's leadership transition to hardware veteran John Ternus signals a strategic shift. Analysts question whether his product-focused background can match Tim Cook's operational excellence while navigating AI disruption and intensifying...
Edge AI
April 21, 2026

Can Qualcomm’s Arduino Ventuno Q Break Nvidia’s Grip on Edge AI for Robotics?

Qualcomm's Arduino Ventuno Q single-board computer challenges NVIDIA Jetson by delivering edge AI for robotics at under $300, leveraging the Dragonwing IQ8 processor for cost-effective vertical integration....
Self-Driving Tech
April 21, 2026

Will AMD, Arm, and Qualcomm’s Bet on Wayve Rewrite the Self-Driving Tech Playbook?

Wayve's $60M funding round from semiconductor giants AMD, Arm, and Qualcomm signals a shift: chip makers are entering autonomous vehicle development, challenging automakers and hyperscalers for platform dominance....
Robotics Leads at 9.9% CAGR as the $278B Edge Silicon Market Charts a Destination-Driven Path to $340B
April 21, 2026

Robotics Leads at 9.9% CAGR as the $278B Edge Silicon Market Charts a Destination-Driven Path to $340B

Futurum Research's 1H 2026 edge silicon market forecast finds a $278B market heading to $340B by 2030, with Robotics leading at 9.9% CAGR and IoT registering a near-flat -0.2% CAGR...
MediaTek Analyst Day 2026 - Is the New MediaTek Ready to Move Upmarket to AI PCs and Data Center
April 6, 2026

MediaTek Analyst Day 2026 – Is the New MediaTek Ready to Move Upmarket to AI PCs and Data Center?

Brendan Burke and Olivier Blanchard, Research Directors at Futurum, share insights on MediaTek Analyst Day 2026, analyzing their transition to a B2B powerhouse and the innovation behind their aggressive $1B...
HP IQ Finally Brings Useful On-Device AI To Workspaces
April 3, 2026

HP IQ Finally Brings Useful On-Device AI To Workspaces

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at Futurum, shares insights on HP IQ, HP’s workplace intelligence layer combining on-device AI, proximity-based connectivity, and IT control across devices and workflows....
AI PCs Drive a 28% Reduction in Enterprise Employee Onboarding Time
March 25, 2026

AI PCs Drive a 28% Reduction in Enterprise Employee Onboarding Time

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at Futurum, shares his insights on why the reported 28% reduction in employee onboarding time compared to legacy hardware, thanks to AI PCs, is a critical...
Acer’s FY 2025 Results Signal Value Proposition Evolution Ahead of 2026 Headwinds
March 20, 2026

Acer’s FY 2025 Results Signal Value Proposition Evolution Ahead of 2026 Headwinds

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director & Practice Lead, Intelligent Devices at Futurum, examines Acer’s FY 2025 results and multi-engine strategy signal as PCs face potential 2026 headwinds and the company expands...
ASUSTeK Q4 FY 2025 Results Highlight Server Mix Shift and AI-Led Portfolio Expansion
March 17, 2026

ASUSTeK Q4 FY 2025 Results Highlight Server Mix Shift and AI-Led Portfolio Expansion

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director, Intelligent Devices at Futurum, reviews ASUSTeK’s Q4 2025 earnings, focusing on AI server momentum, portfolio shifts across PCs, and 2026 guidance implies for execution in a...
Could The Qualcomm-Neura Collaboration Accelerate Standardization and Codevelopment in Robotics
March 16, 2026

Could The Qualcomm-Neura Collaboration Accelerate Standardization and Codevelopment in Robotics?

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director & Practice Lead, Intelligent Devices at Futurum, examines Qualcomm and NEURA’s collaboration to build physical AI reference architectures for cognitive robotics, focusing on standardization....

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