Insight Type: Research Note

April 5, 2020

Shelly Kramer

Research Note

WalkMe Gets a Nod from Microsoft, Runs Atop Dynamics 365 Platform

The integration of WalkMe's digital adoption platform into Microsoft's Microsoft Dynamics 365 ecosystem is good news — both for WalkMe, as well as for Dynamics 365 users in the enterprise. Here's why.

Digital Transformation

April 5, 2020

Sarah Wallace

Research Note

HP 3D Printing — HP Steps Up 3D Initiatives During Pandemic

During this time of global pandemic, HP is ramping up its 3D technology efforts to produce mission critical supplies for hospitals around the world. This effort represents the tech communities collective challenge to be resourceful and innovative during this global pandemic.

Digital Transformation, Output and 3D Printing

April 3, 2020

Ron Westfall

Research Note

HPE’s ODIM aims to Simplify 5G Deployments with Open Source, Vendor Neutral Software

HPE launches the Open Distributed Infrastructure Management initiative as an open source program aimed at easing the complexity of large-scale geographically distributed physical infrastructure deployments in 5G environments, but HPE must show it can outflank the competition in order to generate broad operator support.

5G, Cloud, Communications Networks, Hybrid Cloud, Infrastructure, and Operations

April 1, 2020

Shelly Kramer

Research Note

What to do About Zoombombing as Hackers and Security Issues Plague Zoom

Zoombombing is but one of the security concerns that Zoom is dealing with right now, as a lawsuit is filed in California citing a violation of the CCPA and the NY Attorney General is asking some tough questions about the company’s security practices. Zoom shares have skyrocketed since the beginning of the year and I am thrilled by their success. The path forward, however, relies on security. If the company is going to retain a customer base, especially that oh-so-valuable paid customer base that is what really allows companies to deliver shareholder value, then a proactive security first mindset is going to have to be the mantra they embrace and lead with. We’ll all be watching, and hoping they get this right.

Collaboration Devices and Services, Cybersecurity, Security, Workplace Collaboration

April 1, 2020

Olivier Blanchard

Research Note

Qualcomm’s New Bluetooth Audio SoCs Represent Quiet Evolution

Qualcomm is introducing two new Bluetooth audio SoCs that are small enough to fit into earbuds and designed to elevate what the company calls the “truly wireless” consumer experience. While this news is admittedly exciting, it is not Qualcomm’s first foray into earbud-sized Bluetooth audio System-on-Chip (SOCs). The San Diego chipmaker has been semi-quietly partnering with major consumer brands to bring high quality truly wireless audio to consumers for some time now, and this latest generation of Bluetooth audio SoCs is merely the natural evolution of the Qualcomm QCC5100 series and the Qualcomm QCC302x series. That aside, I see even more exciting things ahead for Qualcomm in the Bluetooth audio earbud market. Here’s why.

Digital Home, Digital Transformation

April 1, 2020

Daniel Newman

Research Note

Microsoft Shares Its Plans to Bring Teams to the Consumer

Microsoft is moving forward with the release of a new Teams application designed for consumer and personal usage as part of Consumer 365.

Workplace Collaboration

March 31, 2020

Daniel Newman

Research Note

HPE Aruba Donates $50 Million in Connectivity to Fight COVID-19

In light of the continued challenges being driven by Covid-19, HPE Aruba are donating resources to aid in wireless for makeshift hospitals and more.

Cloud, Hybrid Cloud, Infrastructure, and Operations

March 30, 2020

Ron Westfall

Research Note

Meeting HPC Challenges is a Real Issue in Global Health Crisis

Meeting HPC challenges is a real issue in global health crisis environments. Service providers are encountering HPC-based challenges due to factors such as the expansion of interworking with enterprise HPC platforms and exploring how they can optimize their own HPC investments and builds. Here’s a deeper look at why these HPC adoption challenges matter to the digital ecosystem, including the very real need to rapidly accelerate digital responses to the coronavirus COVID-19 crisis.

5G, Communications Networks, Digital Transformation, Edge Networking

March 29, 2020

Ron Westfall

Research Note

Microsoft’s Move to Acquire Affirmed Networks Aims to Deliver New Opps for 5G Ecosystem

Microsoft’s move to acquire Affirmed Networks aims to deliver new opps for the 5G ecosystem. In my opinion, this is exactly the company it needed to make new waves in the 5G ecosystem and firm up its presence with mobile operators in particular. Now it’s up to cloud rivals AWS, Google Cloud, Alibaba, IBM, and Oracle to refresh their telecom-specific portfolio development and marketing strategies.

5G, Cloud, Communications Networks

March 28, 2020

Olivier Blanchard

Research Note

Qualcomm’s Tiered SOC Diversification Pays Off, Expands Footprint

The potential move away from Qualcomm’s premium 5G Snapdragon 865 SOC as reported would signal that Google and LG might be leaving Apple and Samsung to fight for the top spot in the premium tier handset category. This move would allow Google and LG to focus instead on more budget-friendly high-end phones for consumers who enjoy premium features but don’t need all of the bells and whistles of a $1,200+ phone. The decision to select Qualcomm’s 765G mobile platform over the superior 865 mobile platform may initially seem like a setback for Qualcomm’s flagship 5G SOC, but I don’t think that’s the case at all. Here’s why.

5G, Processors

March 28, 2020

Sarah Wallace

Research Note

Telehealth and IoT Free Up Hospital Beds, Providing Value in Big Ways

Telehealth and the IoT are being put to good use in Seattle, freeing up hospital beds for more severe COVID-19 cases. This rapid transition to telehealth in a moment of necessity will show hospitals and healthcare providers that telehealth should be an integral part of their operations. Telehealth and IoT powered devices can deliver big benefits in treatment, monitoring, and even aftercare. In fact, I think it’s safe to say that this is the beginning of a new normal for healthcare.