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Author: Olivier Blanchard

November 19, 2021

Qualcomm R&D Test Beds: a Closer Look at C-V2X, Smart Factories, XR, and Improved System Efficiencies – Part Two

In Part Two of this three-part series, Futurum Senior Analyst Olivier Blanchard dives deeper into four of Qualcomm’s latest research milestones: C-V2X sidelink, Industry 4.0, extended reality (XR), and green...
November 19, 2021

Qualcomm’s R&D Test Beds Showcase Exciting New Breakthroughs on the Path to 5G Advanced and Beyond in 5G mmWave, XR, C-V2X, and More – Part One

In Part One of this three-part series, Futurum senior analyst Olivier Blanchard highlights Qualcomm’s latest research milestones in six critical areas: 5G mmWave, wide-area 5G, C-V2X sidelink, Industry 4.0, extended...
November 16, 2021

Part Three of Series: More on RFFE and the Role it Plays in Qualcomm’s 5G Roadmap

In Part Three of his series on RFFE (RF Front End), Senior Analyst Olivier Blanchard dives into how chipmaker giant Qualcomm is leveraging its global leadership in wireless innovation and...
November 8, 2021

Stablecoin Regulation Is Coming — Here is Why That Matters

Futurum Senior Analyst Olivier Blanchard breaks down the Biden Administration’s request to Congress to provide a new regulatory framework for stablecoins. Along with a synopsis of what sets stablecoins apart...
October 13, 2021

Apple Asks for Stay in App Store Changes Pending Appeal of Epic Games Ruling

Futurum senior analyst Olivier Blanchard takes a look at Apple’s latest filing in the Epic Games vs. Apple legal battle, in which Apple was ordered to allow developers to point...
October 12, 2021

Ruling in Cloudflare Copyright Infringement Case Clarifies Liability Framework for Web Service Providers, Upholds DMCA Provisions

Futurum Senior Analyst Olivier Blanchard explains why Cloudflare’s legal victory in federal court last week is important to copyright infringement case law in the United States. He also explores why...
October 6, 2021

Qualcomm’s New WiFi Dual Station Solution Brings Ethernet-Like Latency via WiFi to Windows 11 PCs

Futurum Senior Analyst Olivier Blanchard explains how Qualcomm’s clever new WiFi Dual Station solution, coupled with Qualcomm FastConnect 4-stream Dual Band Simultaneous, brings ethernet-like reliability and latency to wireless gaming...
September 14, 2021

Part Two of Series: More on 5G RFFE and Why It’s Part of the 5G Puzzle

What is RF Front End (RFFE), and what part does this critical mobile technology play in delivering advanced RF-Modem systems? These are just the first two answers that Futurum senior...
September 11, 2021

Epic Games v. Apple — U.S. District Court Rules Apple Can No Longer Prohibit Devs From Directing Users Away From App Store

Futurum Senior Analyst Olivier Blanchard explains how the much anticipated U.S. District Court ruling in the Epic Games v. Apple case, along with the broader international push to combat potentially...
September 2, 2021

Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound Gains Momentum as Mobile Consumer Demand For Premium Wireless Audio Experiences Grows

Futurum Senior Analyst Olivier Blanchard dives into the Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound platform’s latest technical improvements and its global momentum as OEMs take notice of shifting consumer behaviors. Blanchard also discusses...
August 13, 2021

Qualcomm Spoke Partnership Brings C-V2X to Bicycles, Expands Smart Transportation Safety Ecosystem

Futurum Senior Analyst Olivier Blanchard breaks down how Qualcomm’s partnership with Spoke, the mobility platform, finally brings C-V2X technology to vulnerable road users (VRUs) like cyclists and scooter riders to...
August 5, 2021

The Great Siege of Qualcomm: How Three Waves of Assaults on Qualcomm from 2013 to 2020 Helped Strengthen US Technology Leadership – Part 3

Who tried to take down Qualcomm? What were they after? Why didn’t they prevail? What does Qualcomm’s resilience mean for the future? These are the questions that Futurum Senior Analyst,...

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