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AMD Brings Ryzen AI Max Processors to Desktops: A Shift in Mainstream PC Design?
Olivier Blanchard
Olivier Blanchard

AMD Brings Ryzen AI Max Processors to Desktops: A Shift in Mainstream PC Design?

AMD Expands Its AI-Focused Processor Line Beyond Laptops, Promising Strong Gaming and AI Capabilities Without Discrete GPUs
Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, examines AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ 395 entering desktop PCs, delivering strong AI and gaming performance that could reshape the role of discrete GPUs in the mainstream segment.
Can Intel’s Panther Lake and 18A Process Reset the Chipmaker’s Competitive Position
Olivier Blanchard
Olivier Blanchard

Can Intel’s Panther Lake and 18A Process Reset the Chipmaker’s Competitive Position?

Intel Eyes Late 2025 Launch for First 18A-Based CPUs as New CEO Focuses on Execution and Engineering-Led Turnaround
Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, shares insights on Intel’s Panther Lake CPU and 18A risk production – key milestones that will test Intel’s turnaround efforts under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan.
Can Lip-Bu Tan’s Engineering-First Vision Get Intel Back on Track?
Olivier Blanchard
Olivier Blanchard

Can Lip-Bu Tan’s Engineering-First Vision Get Intel Back on Track?

Intel’s New CEO Charts AI, Foundry, and Product-Led Recovery Plan; Market Cautiously Awaits Execution
Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, shares insights on Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s plan to reset Intel’s culture, focus on AI and custom silicon, and restore credibility through engineering-led execution and foundry transformation.
Can MediaTek’s Kompanio Ultra Set the Standard for AI-Driven Chromebooks?
Olivier Blanchard
Olivier Blanchard

Can MediaTek’s Kompanio Ultra Set the Standard for AI-Driven Chromebooks?

MediaTek Targets AI Performance, Power Efficiency, and Chromebook Growth with Kompanio Ultra Launch
Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, examines MediaTek’s Kompanio Ultra processor and its implications for on-device AI, Chromebook performance, and the company’s expansion beyond smartphones.
HP Introduces EliteStudio 8 AiO With Built-in KVM for Business Flexibility
Olivier Blanchard
Olivier Blanchard

HP Introduces EliteStudio 8 AiO With Built-in KVM for Business Flexibility

The EliteStudio 8 AiO G1i Combines Desktop Performance, AI Features, and a KVM Switch in One Device
Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, shares insights on HP’s EliteStudio 8 AiO G1i, highlighting its built-in KVM switch, expandability, and AI-driven features aimed at hybrid work environments and BYOD enterprise setups.
HP Expands Workstation Portfolio with AI-Ready ZBook Fury G1i and Z2 Tower G1i
Olivier Blanchard
Olivier Blanchard

HP Expands Workstation Portfolio with AI-Ready ZBook Fury G1i and Z2 Tower G1i

HP Enhances Local AI Development and Advanced Compute with Blackwell GPU-Powered Workstations
Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, breaks down HP’s latest Z by HP workstation and AI Station launches and questions how the company is positioning mobile systems with limited NPUs as AI workstations.
HP Launches More Than 80 AI-integrated Products at its Amplify Event
Olivier Blanchard
Olivier Blanchard

HP Launches More Than 80 AI-integrated Products at its Amplify Event

HP Unveils Over 80 AI-Powered Products, Emphasising Edge AI, Local LLMs, and Enterprise Security at Amplify 2025
Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, examines HP’s AI-first strategy - spanning edge-based LLMs, quantum-safe printers, and enterprise AI - to drive a commercial PC refresh supercycle.
Could Quantum-Resistant Printers Be the Next IT Procurement Standard?
Olivier Blanchard
Olivier Blanchard

Could Quantum-Resistant Printers Be the Next IT Procurement Standard?

HP’s New 8000 Series Launch Sets Security Expectations Ahead of 2027 Compliance Deadlines
Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, examines HP’s quantum-resistant 8000 Series printers and the implications for IT leaders preparing for post-quantum security mandates.
Google’s March Pixel Drop Brings AI Security, Health, and Connectivity Upgrades
Olivier Blanchard
Olivier Blanchard

Google’s March Pixel Drop Brings AI Security, Health, and Connectivity Upgrades

Google’s Latest Pixel Update Brings AI-Driven Scam Detection, Live Video Capabilities in Gemini Live, and Expanded Health and Safety Features to Pixel Devices
Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, examines Google’s March Pixel Drop, highlighting AI-powered Scam Detection, Gemini Live’s updates, Pixel Watch 3’s health tracking, and Satellite SOS expansion.
What’s Driving the Next Wave of Mobile - Six Five Media from MWC 2025
Daniel Newman

What’s Driving the Next Wave of Mobile – Six Five Media from MWC 2025

Erik Ekudden, CTO at Ericsson, joins Dan Newman and Patrick Moorhead to discuss how 5G is spearheading the next wave of mobile innovations, closely intertwined with AI and Cloud technologies.
Lenovo's Smarter AI for All: Enhancing How the World Works, Creates, and Connects - Six Five Media at MWC Barcelona
Daniel Newman

Lenovo’s Smarter AI for All: Enhancing How the World Works, Creates, and Connects – Six Five Media at MWC Barcelona

Luca Rossi, EVP Lenovo Group discusses Lenovo's role in AI-driven PC advancements and the importance of "Smarter AI for All" at MWC 2025.
Radeon RX 9000 Series Launch: AMD Focuses on AI and Raytracing
Olivier Blanchard
Olivier Blanchard

Radeon RX 9000 Series Launch: AMD Focuses on AI and Raytracing

AMD Unveils Radeon RX 9000 Series Graphics Cards, Bringing AI Acceleration and Next-Gen Raytracing to Enthusiast Gamers
Olivier Blanchard, Research Director with The Futurum Group, analyzes AMD’s Radeon RX 9000 Series launch, highlighting RDNA 4 advancements, AI acceleration, enhanced raytracing, and FSR 4 upscaling.
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