Category: Automation

Enabling Enterprises to Confidently Test, Deploy, and Refine AI Agents at Scale With Innovative Tools and Secure Environments
Keith Kirkpatrick, Research Director at The Futurum Group, discusses Salesforce’s Agentforce Testing Center, highlighting how its tools, such as secure sandboxes, synthetic testing, and analytics, redefine AI agent lifecycle management.
Strong Revenue Growth, Operational Efficiency, and Strategic Realignments Define a Transformative Year for Synopsys
Dr. Bob Sutor, VP and Practice Lead at The Futurum Group, discusses Synopsys' fiscal year 2024 results, the company’s record-breaking revenue, operational efficiency, the sale of its Software Integrity business, and progress on the Ansys acquisition.
Smartsheet Posts Robust Q3 Growth and Announces Transformative Acquisition by Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners
Keith Kirkpatrick, Research Director at The Futurum Group, explores Smartsheet’s Q3 FY2025 results, focusing on its 17% revenue growth, customer retention strategies, and the $8.4B acquisition by Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners. What does this mean for its future in enterprise work management?
Exploring How Microsoft’s Latest AI Advancements Reshape Enterprise Operations, Productivity, and Security
Keith Kirkpatrick, Research Director at The Futurum Group, explores Microsoft Ignite 2024's AI advancements, such as Microsoft Copilot Studio, new AI agents, and governance tools, which are transforming enterprise workflows.
68% of Organizations Are Leveraging Gen AI to Drive Quality Engineering Transformation
Keith Kirkpatrick, Research Director at The Futurum Group, discusses the 2024 World Quality Report’s insights on how Generative AI is transforming Quality Engineering—additional insights on AI-driven test automation, upskilling challenges, and sustainability in QE.
Competing With Microsoft Copilot AI, Tabnine Covers More of the Software Development Life Cycle and Simplifies the Role of a Software Engineer
Alastair Cooke, Tech Field Day event lead at The Futurum Group, shares his insights on Tabnine’s comprehensive vision of AI for the software development life cycle.
The Futurum Group's Daniel Newman and Mitch Ashley explore how AI and automation are helping businesses tackle IT complexity, skills gaps, and legacy system modernization. By simplifying workflows and streamlining processes, organizations can focus more on strategic initiatives and innovation, providing a competitive edge in today’s evolving tech landscape.
The Futurum Group’s latest research report, Accelerating AI, Automation, and Innovation in Modern Enterprises, completed in partnership with Red Hat, delves into the technical challenges that organizations are currently navigating. The research highlights how automation, generative AI, and innovative technologies like Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform enable businesses to overcome these obstacles by simplifying complex tasks, optimizing resources, and bridging the skills gap.
OpenText’s Strategic Focus on Cloud, AI, and Cybersecurity Propels Growth Despite Revenue Adjustments Following AMC Divestiture
Keith Kirkpatrick, Research Director at The Futurum Group, discusses OpenText's Q1 2025 results, reflecting strategic technological advancements and emphasizing growth in cloud services, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.
Microsoft Announces New Autonomous Agents Aiming to Transform Business Workflows, Boost Efficiency, and Empower Teams Through Customizable Automation and Secure Integration
Keith Kirkpatrick, Research Director at The Futurum Group, shares insights on how Microsoft’s new autonomous AI agents in Copilot Studio improve productivity and streamline workflows across various business functions.
Daniel Newman and Patrick Moorhead discuss VAST Data’s AI-driven innovations, NVIDIA’s partnership with Accenture, and automation challenges at U.S. ports, highlighting the future of AI, storage, and enterprise technology.
IBM’s Latest Q3 Highlights Software Growth and Challenges in Infrastructure and Consulting
Steven Dickens, Chief Technology Advisor at The Futurum Group, discusses IBM’s Q3 2024 earnings, led by Red Hat and AI solutions fueling operational efficiency and cost savings despite challenges in infrastructure and consulting.

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