Author: Olivier Blanchard

Qualcomm Introduces the Most Advanced AI-Integrated 5G Modem-RF System
February 28, 2024

Qualcomm Introduces the Most Advanced AI-Integrated 5G Modem-RF System

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, highlights features, benefits, and industry firsts packed into Qualcomm’s newest modem-RF solution, the AI-accelerated Snapdragon X80....
Qualcomm Creates Opportunities for the On-Device Generative AI Market
February 27, 2024

Qualcomm Creates Opportunities for the On-Device Generative AI Market

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, discusses Qualcomm’s latest on-device generative AI announcements at MWC 2024, hinting at the massive market opportunity for OEMs and ISPs....
Qualcomm AI Hub Brings Scale, Velocity to On-Device AI Developers
February 27, 2024

Qualcomm AI Hub Brings Scale, Velocity to On-Device AI Developers

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, discusses why the Qualcomm AI Hub is exactly what the company and its OEM partners needed to accelerate the on-device AI app...
Samsung’s Galaxy Book4 AI PCs Add Momentum to PC Market Recovery
February 27, 2024

Samsung’s Galaxy Book4 AI PCs Add Momentum to PC Market Recovery

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, shares his insights on the importance of Intel and Samsung’s AI PC partnership in the PC market in the age of ubiquitous...
Why Qualcomm’s Automotive-Grade Wi-Fi 7 Is Great News for Automakers
February 27, 2024

Why Qualcomm’s Automotive-Grade Wi-Fi 7 Is Great News for Automakers

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, shares his insights on the importance to Qualcomm’s growing automotive technology stack, automakers, and consumers of Qualcomm’s new automotive-grade Wi-Fi 7 solution....
Lenovo Q3 Earnings: The AI-Accelerated Tech Sector Recovery Is Here
February 26, 2024

Lenovo Q3 Earnings: The AI-Accelerated Tech Sector Recovery Is Here

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, shares his insights on Lenovo Q3 FY 23/24 earnings, which confirm the accelerating sector-wide AI-driven recovery and make a strong case for...
Ford Pro Looks to Be on a Growth Trajectory
February 16, 2024

Ford Pro Looks to Be on a Growth Trajectory

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, shares his insights into Ford Pro’s impressive 2023 numbers and breaks down the market opportunity Ford....
New OPA from Plus Brings Scale and Flexibility to ADAS Space
February 16, 2024

New OPA from Plus Brings Scale and Flexibility to ADAS Space

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, shares his insights on the value to the automotive market of the new ADAS-focused Open Platform for Autonomy (OPA) from Plus....
5G Factor: MWC24 Preview – AI, Devices, and UX Shine
February 15, 2024

5G Factor: MWC24 Preview – AI, Devices, and UX Shine

The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall and Olivier Blanchard scrutinize key innovations leading into 2024 and MWC 24 including how on-device AI will begin to reset expectations for everyday tech products’...
HPE Uncovering New IT Strategies Hiding in Plain Sight
February 14, 2024

Uncovering New IT Asset Strategies Hiding in Plain Sight

The Futurum Group’s latest research brief, Uncovering New IT Asset Strategies Hiding in Plain Sight --completed in partnership with HPE-- explores how taking an IT asset lifecycle approach to your...
HPE Building Economic Agility Through All Stages of Tech Lifecycles
February 14, 2024

Building Economic Agility Through All Stages of Tech Lifecycles

The Futurum Group’s latest research brief, Building Economic Agility Through All Stages of Tech Lifecycles--completed in partnership with HPE-- explores how taking an IT asset lifecycle approach to your tech...
HPE Aligning Business Goals with Tech Lifecycles to Accelerate Innovation
February 14, 2024

Aligning Business Goals with Tech Lifecycles to Accelerate Innovation

The Futurum Group’s latest research brief, Aligning Business Goals with Tech Lifecycles to Accelerate Innovation--completed in partnership with HPE-- explores how taking a granular IT asset lifecycle approach can help...

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