Archives: Insights

January 17, 2020

Daniel Newman

Research Note

Microsoft’s Carbon Negative Commitment: A Big Commitment To The Future

Microsoft’s commitment to going carbon negative is an important commitment from one of the world’s largest companies. Exploring the implications of the announcement

Sustainability, Markets, and Policy

January 16, 2020

James Kobielus

Research Note

AWS Releases AutoGluon, an Innovative Open-Source Tooling for Automated Machine Learning

AWS released AutoGluon, an open source toolkit for automated machine learning, designed specifically for software developers, promising the ability to simplify deep learning for non-experts. If AWS were to release AutoGluon as a commercial solution within its flagship data science DevOps solution, it would be the first of the leading vendors to do so. Here’s what we think is essential moving forward if that’s where this is going.

Cloud, Digital Transformation, Hybrid Cloud, Infrastructure, and Operations

January 16, 2020

Daniel Newman

Analyst Insight

Why the Future of Data Analytics is Prescriptive Analytics

Could data analytics be poised for a new change? Prescriptive analytics is here to shake up what we know about data and AI.

Data Analytics, Machine Learning

January 16, 2020

Daniel Newman

Analyst Insight

5 Steps To Audit Your Digital Transformation Efforts

Performing a digital transformation audit as an annual task—at minimum—would be a worthwhile investment in your organization. Here are 5 steps to reviewing your digital transformation efforts to stay ahead of disruption and drive important change in your company.

Automation, CRM, Digital Transformation, Robotics

January 16, 2020

Olivier Blanchard

Analyst Insight

Global wearable sales double YoY, women users lead the way

5G, Communications Networks, IoT

January 15, 2020

Sarah Wallace

Research Note

IoT Cybersecurity Regulations Kick in With the Start of 2020

With the launch of 2020, certain cybersecurity laws covering “smart” devices go into effect. As local (state) IoT cybersecurity regulation kicks in and federal regulation is looming, what does this mean for members of IoT ecosystems?

Cybersecurity, IoT, Security

January 15, 2020

Daniel Newman

Research Note

Google’s Appsheet Acquisition Moves The Needle, But Just a Bit

Google has acquired small low/code no/code platform AppSheet to expand its platform and appeal to developers looking to build simple apps for cloud tools.

Cloud, Hybrid Cloud, Infrastructure, and Operations

January 14, 2020

Daniel Newman

Research Note

Cloudera CEO Appointment a Fit For Now and the Future

Cloudera has appointed former Hortonworks CEO and current board member Rob Bearden to the role of CEO. What does this appointment mean for Cloudera?

Cloud, Hybrid Cloud, Infrastructure, and Operations

January 14, 2020

Daniel Newman

Analyst Insight

Why AI As A Service Will Take off In 2020

The combination of the SaaS business model and AI services could help bring AI as a service to the masses without a heavy price tag.

January 14, 2020

Daniel Newman

Research Note

Samsung XCover Pro + Microsoft Teams = Retail Workforce Innovation

At NRF 2020, Samsung launched the XCover Pro mobile device. Partnering with Microsoft, the new device embeds Microsoft Teams pushing retail innovation.

Workplace Collaboration

January 13, 2020

Ron Westfall

Research Note

Luxoft and LG Join Forces to Drive the Automotive Experience

Luxoft, a DXC Technology Company, and LG Electronics (LG) announced that they will form an automotive joint venture (JV) to advance the deployment of production-ready digital cockpit, in-vehicle infotainment, rear-seat entertainment (RSE) and ride-hailing systems based on the webOS Auto platform.