Category: Intelligent Devices

Smartsheet Customer Success: Efficiency and Visibility Gains
March 28, 2025

Smartsheet Supports Efficiency and Visibility Gains Across Enterprise Operations

Keith Kirkpatrick, Research Director at The Futurum Group, shares insights into how enterprise clients use Smartsheet to improve execution speed, reporting visibility, and operational efficiency across distributed project teams....
HP Launches More Than 80 AI-integrated Products at its Amplify Event
March 27, 2025

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

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....
Is GM’s AI Bet With NVIDIA a Turning Point for Its Vehicle and Factory Roadmap?
March 27, 2025

Is GM’s AI Bet With NVIDIA a Turning Point for Its Vehicle and Factory Roadmap?

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, shares insights on GM’s partnership with NVIDIA to advance smart manufacturing, robotics, and driver-assistance systems using AI platforms like Omniverse and Drive...
Samsara and Revvo Partner to Integrate AI-Powered Tire Management
March 25, 2025

Samsara and Revvo Partner to Integrate AI-Powered Tire Management

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, examines how Samsara’s partnership with Revvo enhances AI-powered tire monitoring, reducing fleet downtime and optimizing maintenance with real-time insights....
Could Quantum-Resistant Printers Be the Next IT Procurement Standard?
March 25, 2025

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

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....
HP’s New EliteBook Series Brings AI to the Forefront of Business Laptops
March 25, 2025

HP’s New EliteBook Series Brings AI to the Forefront of Business Laptops

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, explores HP’s new EliteBook series and how AI-driven NPUs, premium displays, and enterprise security position these business laptops in a competitive market....
The Six Five Pod | EP 254: Unpacking GTC: Nvidia's AI Dominance and the Hyperscaler Challenge
March 24, 2025

The Six Five Pod | EP 254: Unpacking GTC: Nvidia’s AI Dominance and the Hyperscaler Challenge

On this episode of The Six Five Pod, hosts Patrick Moorhead and Daniel Newman discuss NVIDIA's GTC conference, Google's potential acquisition of Wiz and the competitive landscape for AI accelerators....
Apple Pushes AI and Performance with New MacBook Air and Mac Studio
March 17, 2025

Apple Pushes AI and Performance with New MacBook Air and Mac Studio

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, breaks down Apple's MacBook Air and Mac Studio updates. With the M4 and M3 Ultra chips, plus a price cut and AI...
The Six Five Pod | Ep. 253: Navigating Market Volatility: Tech Moves and Looming Tariffs
March 17, 2025

The Six Five Pod | Ep. 253: Navigating Market Volatility: Tech Moves and Looming Tariffs

On this episode of The Six Five Pod, hosts Patrick Moorhead and Daniel Newman discuss Intel's new CEO Lipu Tan, the potential impact of tariffs on the US economy, and...
Samsara Q4 FY 2025 Earnings: Understanding Market Reactions
March 14, 2025

Samsara’s Post-Earnings Drop: Understanding Market Reactions

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, shares insights on Samsara’s strong Q4 FY 2025 earnings, the 11% stock drop, and key investor concerns over CapEx slowdowns and AI-driven...
Google’s March Pixel Drop Brings AI Security, Health, and Connectivity Upgrades
March 14, 2025

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

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....
Qualcomm’s X85 5G Modem Sets New AI-Powered Speed and Efficiency Benchmark
March 14, 2025

Qualcomm’s X85 5G Modem Sets New AI-Powered Speed and Efficiency Benchmark

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, examines how Qualcomm’s X85 5G Modem-RF advances AI-driven 5G, delivering faster speeds, better efficiency, and improved connectivity for smartphones, PCs, and IoT....

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Benjamin Brown, VP Custom Research, Futurum Research

Benjamin Brown

VP, Custom Research · The Futurum Group

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