Author: Olivier Blanchard

Q2 Revenue and Margin Expansion Driven by AI-Powered Data Center Demand, Telecom Recovery, and Industrial Resilience
Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, analyzes Coherent’s Q2 FY 2025 earnings, highlighting record networking revenue fueled by AI data center demand, telecom recovery, and margin expansion.
Strong Handset Demand and Automotive Growth Propel Record QCT Revenues
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.
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 estate assets.
AI Investors, Tech Leaders, and Customers Sort Through Short-Term Fallout and Longer-Term Claims By China’s DeepSeek
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. Analysts discuss the near and long-term implications of faster and lower-cost LLM development.
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 CES 2025 Lineup Included Two New AI-Powered ThinkPad X9 Prosumer PCs for Hybrid Workers
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 to deliver a richer and more differentiated AI feature set on premium tier Copilot+ PCs to hybrid workers.
Lenovo’s New ThinkBook Plus 6 Rollable Isn’t for Everyone, but It Might Not Be as Niche as It Seems at First Glance
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 factors, and turn a niche play into a mainstream feature.
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.
Kevin Terwilliger discusses Dell Technologies' innovative approach to AI PCs at CES 2025, highlighting silicon diversity, sustainability, and the future of computing.
Jon Siegal, SVP at Dell Technologies, joins Olivier Blanchard to explore AI's transformative role in personal computing and Dell's unique offerings.
Google Partners With Samsung to Launch Android XR, Debuting on the Project Moohan Headset to Revolutionize Immersive Technologies
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.
Strategic Leadership Appointment Highlights AMD’s Focus On Navigating Regulatory Landscapes and Fostering Innovation in High-Performance Computing
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 engagement.

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