Insight Type: Research Note

Steven Dickens and Paul Nashawaty at The Futurum Group highlight the strategic significance of Cisco's acquisition of Splunk, emphasizing the seamless integration of AI-enhanced tools to bolster cybersecurity and observability. They note that this collaboration is set to revolutionize IT operations by providing comprehensive insights and improving digital resilience.
Paul Nashawaty, Practice Lead at The Futurum Group, shares his insights on the recent announcements of Anomalo’s enhancements in data quality management.
Qlik Continues Evolving Data Analytics Into a Data Quality Platform Critical for AI Applications
Dr. Bob Sutor of The Futurum Group reports on the announcements at the Qlik Connect conference in June. He discusses the company’s rich data analytics heritage, product evolution, and increasing incorporation of AI and the cloud.
Generative AI Assistant Tech Leverages Company Data and Strict Privacy Controls to Deliver Enterprise-Grade Experiences
Keith Kirkpatrick, Research Director with The Futurum Group, covers Adobe’s general availability release of Adobe Experience Platform AI Assistant, and discusses the strategy Adobe needs to take around AI safety messaging in the future.
Lenovo Infrastructure Solutions V4 Portfolio Uses Intel Xeon 6 Processors to Make AI Accessible Ecosystem-wide with Right Mix of AI Across XPUs and Assets
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall assesses why Lenovo and Intel are advancing their mutual goal of bringing AI everywhere as the new Lenovo Infrastructure Solutions V4 portfolio uses Intel 6 processor breakthroughs to accelerate performance, consolidate IT, and lower power consumption, including especially across demanding AI environments.
Real-Time Data and Intelligence Designed to Help Field Service Workers Monitor and Maintain Physical Assets
Keith Kirkpatrick, Research Director with The Futurum Group, covers Salesforce’s new asset-management enhancements, and discusses how these tools are integral to the company’s success in the competitive manufacturing and industrial verticals.
Two New Features – Automatic CSAT Generation and Agent Burnout Detection – Help the Solution Stand Apart from the Crowd
Keith Kirkpatrick, Research Director with The Futurum Group, covers Cisco’s new CCaaS enhancements that are powered by AI, and are designed to improve both agent and customer experiences.
Intel Shows Why Intel 6 Processors, Gaudi Accelerators, and Lunar Lake Architecture Breakthroughs Are Key to AI Cloud, Networking, Client, and Edge Innovation
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall assesses why Intel’s latest Xeon, Gaudi, and Lunar Lake platform innovations, reinforced by its field-proven extensive software and hardware ecosystem, can fulfill the unique challenges of the AI era with cost-advantageous, secure, and agile solutions for all its customers and partners.
Steven Dickens, VP and Practice Leader, shares that PayPal's integration of PYUSD with the Solana blockchain is a significant advancement in digital commerce, leveraging Solana's superior speed and cost efficiency. He emphasized that this development underscores the growing importance of stablecoins in modern finance and the need for robust regulatory frameworks to ensure their safe and effective use.
ERP Vendor Leans Into Industry Expertise, AI, and Automation Within Workflows
Keith Kirkpatrick, Research Director with The Futurum Group, covers Epicor Insights 2024, and discusses the new Epicor Grow portfolio, Epicor Prism, and industry-specific AI-powered products announced at the conference.
Microsoft Recall, a Feature in Copilot+ AI, Offers User Efficiency But Raises Security Concerns
Krista Macomber of The Futurum Group and Mitch Ashley of Techstrong Research weigh in on the potential privacy concerns of Microsoft Recall, a new feature announced along with the Copilot AI tool that aims to help users search through their PC activity.
Steven Dickens, VP and Practice Leader at The Futurum Group explores how Elon Musk’s recent $6 billion funding round for xAI marks a significant milestone in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. With xAI's ambitious plans and Tesla's vast data collection capabilities, this move positions Musk to potentially redefine the future of AI development.

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