Category: Semiconductors, Supply Chain, & Emerging Tech

Record $6.3 Billion in Server Sales and $12.1 Billion in AI Orders Support Full-Year EPS Upgrade
Olivier Blanchard and Daniel Newman of Futurum explore how Dell’s record AI server momentum and rising backlog are fueling its infrastructure lead, even as consumer softness delays broader PC refresh tailwinds.
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.
Strong Blackwell Demand Offsets H20 Restrictions as NVIDIA Delivers Solid Q1 Results
Olivier Blanchard and Daniel Newman at Futurum analyse NVIDIA’s Q1 FY 2026 results. Despite a $4.5 billion export hit, Blackwell-fueled data center and gaming momentum underscores NVIDIA’s dominant position in the AI infrastructure race.
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.
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.
Qualcomm Re-Enters the Data Center Market with Arm-Based CPUs Designed to Interface with NVIDIA AI Infrastructure
Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at Futurum, explores Qualcomm’s re-entry into the data center market with Arm-based CPUs designed to integrate with NVIDIA’s AI infrastructure, marking a strategic pivot from its past efforts.
John Roese, Global CTO & Chief AI Officer at Dell Technologies, shares valuable insights on AI implementation and future prospects with Patrick Moorhead and Daniel Newman.
Armando Acosta, Director at Dell Technologies, joins hosts to shed light on powering AI journeys with the PowerEdge XE portfolio, emphasizing innovation in serviceability and management.
AMD Launches Zen 5-Based EPYC 4005 CPUs Targeting Cost-Sensitive Enterprise, SMB, and Hosted IT Deployments Across Single-Socket AM5 Systems
Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at Futurum, shares his insights on AMD’s new EPYC 4005 CPUs. Built for SMBs and hosters, the Zen 5-based chips challenge Intel Xeon on price, performance, and deployment simplicity.
On this episode of The Six Five Pod, hosts Patrick Moorhead and Daniel Newman discuss the recent US-China trade deal, the Middle East AI technology push, and Qualcomm's unexpected data center chip announcement. The hosts debate the future impact of AI on information workers and analyze market reactions to recent tech deals. They also explore Cisco's impressive earnings and leadership changes. Throughout the episode, Moorhead and Newman offer insightful commentary on the interconnectedness of global tech markets, the rapid pace of AI advancements, and the strategic moves of major tech players in response to evolving industry dynamics.
Webscale AI Orders Surpass $1 Billion YTD as Cisco Beats Top and Bottom-Line Estimates
Krista Case and Fernando Montenegro at Futurum analyze Cisco’s Q3 FY 2025 results, highlighting strong AI infrastructure growth, security momentum with Splunk, and solid execution across networking and enterprise transformation.
Armv9 Adoption and Smartphone Royalty Growth Drive Top-Line Performance
Olivier Blanchard and Daniel Newman at Futurum analyse Arm’s Q4 FY25 results, highlighting how Armv9 and CSS adoption are driving record royalty and licensing growth across smartphones, AI infrastructure, and automotive compute.

Thank you, we received your request, a member of our team will be in contact with you.