Qualcomm-Ericsson Partnership Accelerates Path to Intelligent AI/6G Fabric
Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at Futurum, shares his insights on the partnership between Qualcomm and Ericsson and how both companies are working to establish not only the foundations for AI-first 6G networks but also the very purpose of 6G in the age of AI at scale.
Market News Coverage: MediaTek Expands into Micro LED Optical Communication
Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at Futurum, shares his insights on MediaTek’s micro-LED strategy, and how the expansion of data center and networking solutions from leading-edge and device-focused semiconductor vendors both reflects the impact of the AI opportunity and makes the case for crossover IP in “hybrid” AI ecosystems.
SiTime’s Titan Platform and the Importance of MEMS Resonators
In our latest market report, SiTime’s Titan Platform and the Importance of MEMS Resonators, completed in partnership with SiTime, Futurum Research examines how Titan’s miniaturization, integration, and resilience advantages could influence end-product design across wearables, medical devices, and IoT/IIoT.
POCO and MediaTek Aim to Redefine Mid-Tier Performance Expectations in the Mobile Segment
Olivier Blanchard, research Director at Futurum, dives into POCO’s X8 Pro and POCO X8 Pro Max launches, and discusses how, with the help of MediaTek, the Xiaomi subsidiary is redefining expectations for mid-range smartphones.
HP Q1 FY 2026 Earnings: AI PC Momentum, Memory Costs Temper Outlook
Olivier Blanchard. Research Director at Futurum analyzes HP’s Q1 results, highlighting AI PC momentum, memory cost mitigation, and Print resilience, with guidance indicating near-term performance trending to the low end of FY 2026 ranges.
Voice-First AI Interfaces Are Quickly Expanding Beyond The Smart Speaker Segment
Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at Futurum, shares his insights on why AI-enabled hearables are quickly displacing AI-enabled “smart speakers” as the primary voice-first AI interface, and what the implications of this shift could be for tech vendors working in the agentic space.
Executive Summary: Panther Lake – The AI PC Processor the Enterprise Has Been Waiting For
Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at Futurum, dives into the timing, specs, competitive advantages, market positioning, and strategic importance of Intel’s Core Ultra Series 3 (Panther Lake) release and new 18A process node.
Google Debuts Pixel 10A Amidst Minimal Hardware Evolution
Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at Futurum, dives into the timing, specs, competitive advantages, market positioning, and strategic importance of Google’s Pixel 10A release.
Amazon CES 2026: Do Ring, Fire TV, and Alexa+ Add Up to One Strategy?
Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, examines Amazon’s CES 2026 announcements across Ring, Fire TV, and Alexa+, focusing on AI-powered security, faster interfaces, and expanded assistant access across devices.
Xeon 6 Arrives for Workstations. Is Intel Reframing CPU Value?
Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at Futurum, examines Intel’s Xeon 6 workstation launch and whether core density and memory bandwidth can reshape CPU relevance in professional workloads.
42% of Enterprises Plan to Cut Endpoint Device Refreshes by 18 Months if TCO is Offset by AI Productivity Gains
Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at Futurum, shares a new insight into how the ROI of AI PCs’ connection to measurable productivity gains could significantly shorten PC purchase cycles in the enterprise.
Dell Scales Its Education PC Strategy. Is Rugged Hardware the Differentiator?
Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at Futurum, examines Dell’s education PC expansion and how rugged design, serviceability, and platform choice shape long-term classroom device strategies.
