Category: Artificial Intelligence Software and Tools

AI and Silicon Complexity Continue To Drive Revenue, Margin, and Backlog Gains Despite Trade Friction
Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at Futurum, explores how Synopsys continues to benefit from AI-led design momentum and IP strength, even as new export restrictions introduce near-term uncertainty.
On this episode of The Six Five Pod, hosts Patrick Moorhead and Daniel Newman discuss recent developments like the US chip software ban on China, Meta's AI team restructuring, and iPhone manufacturing in the US. The hosts analyze earnings from companies like Nvidia, Pure Storage, and Dell, offering insights on AI's impact on the tech industry. Their banter includes playful jabs and inside jokes, showcasing their chemistry as co-hosts. The episode concludes with a rapid-fire discussion of various tech companies' financial performances and strategic moves in the AI-driven market landscape.
Growth in Flash ARR and Cloud Services Positions NetApp for AI-Aligned Momentum in FY 2026
Krista Case, Research Director at Futurum, examines how NetApp’s record Q4 margins, all-flash growth, and AI reference wins position the company for resilient performance and continued enterprise.
Stefano Pallard, Head of Fan Development at Ferrari, and Daniel Newman explore how AI and data are redefining fan engagement in Formula 1, showcasing Ferrari's collaboration with IBM.
Juniper Networks Showed AI Network Design, Implementation, and Operation at AI Infrastructure Field Day
Alastair Cooke, Tech Field Day Event Lead at Futurum, shares his insights on the Juniper Networks presentation at AI Infrastructure Field Day. Intent-based design and deployment using Apstra delivers 800 GB Ethernet for GPUs, storage, and front-end access, making an AI-ready Data Center.
Broad-Based Growth Across Customers, Segments, and Geographies Drives Q1 Performance
Keith Kirkpatrick, Research Director at Futurum, examines Workday’s Q1 FY 2026 results, spotlighting accelerating AI adoption, partner-driven growth, and platform expansion across customer tiers and global markets.
On this episode of The Six Five Pod, hosts Patrick Moorhead and Daniel Newman discuss the recent Dell Tech World conference, Computex announcements, and Microsoft Build highlights. The hosts analyze Nvidia's advancements in robotics and AI, Google's I/O event, and the potential impact on the tech landscape. They also explore market trends, including bond yields and trade tensions. The episode features an interview with Jeetu Patel, President and Chief Product Officer at Cisco, who shares insights on AI infrastructure and partnerships. The hosts wrap up with a discussion on Lenovo's earnings and its implications for the upcoming Nvidia earnings report, providing a comprehensive overview of the week's most significant tech developments.
AI, Agents, and the Flywheel Effect Were in Full View at SAP’s Annual User Conference
Futurum's Keith Kirkpatrick and Brad Shimmin share their insights on SAP’s annual Sapphire event, and discuss how the company’s revamped strategy helps to redefine the company in the age of generative AI, agents, and data.
Zendesk Completes Local Measure Acquisition, Expanding AI-Driven Voice and Contact Center Capabilities via AWS Integration
Keith Kirkpatrick, Research Director at Futurum, explores Zendesk’s completed acquisition of Local Measure and what it means for enterprise contact centers and AI voice deployment.
Andrew Pack and Tim Shedd from Dell Technologies discuss the necessity of efficient thermal solutions in data centers, focusing on the innovative eRDHx cooling system and the shift towards liquid cooling.

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