Archives: Insights

June 3, 2019

Shelly Kramer

Analyst Insight

Salesforce Takes a Very Public Stand Against Guns

Salesforce continues its commitment to corporate social activism by taking a very pubic stand against guns with its latest modification to its Acceptable Use Policy. The company is not alone on this front, joined by companies including Shopify, Dick's Sporting Goods, Walmart, Levi's, and others.

Enterprise Software, & Digital Workflows

June 1, 2019

Daniel Newman

Analyst Insight

Microsoft London Store Opening in July 2019 — Why That Makes Perfect Sense

The Microsoft London Flagship Store is scheduled to open in Oxford Circus in July 2019. Here's why that's not a direct shot at Apple, but instead, a strategic brand-focused move by Microsoft. And one that I predict will be only the beginning.

Digital Leadership & CIO

May 31, 2019

Olivier Blanchard

Futurum Tech Webcast

The Art of the Raw Deal–Futurum Tech Podcast Episode 047

Digital Leadership & CIO

May 29, 2019

Tim Albright

Analyst Insight

Microsoft and Sony Teaming Up, Partnering on Cloud, Imaging

Microsoft and Sony teaming up on cloud gaming will allow them to fend off new players like Google Stadia by leveraging Azure and Sony's imaging. A smart move by both companies, here's why.

Digital Leadership & CIO, Hybrid Cloud, Infrastructure, and Operations

May 29, 2019

Tim Albright

Analyst Insight

Enghouse Systems Steals Vidyo at $40 Million Purchase Price

Enghouse Systems practically steals Vidyo at its $40 million purchase price. Here's where Vidyo misstepped along the way, and why this was such a smart move on the part of Enghouse.

Enterprise Software, & Digital Workflows

May 28, 2019

Daniel Newman

Analyst Insight

Amazon Bringing One-Day Shipping to Prime Shows the Real Battle for Customers

Customer loyalty has never been more important. Amazon one-day shipping is just the latest announcement that shows how the battle for customers is heating up.

Digital Leadership & CIO, Hybrid Cloud, Infrastructure, and Operations, Intelligent Devices

May 27, 2019

Olivier Blanchard

Analyst Insight

Something is afoot at the Circle Koh: FTC v. Qualcomm just went off the rails, but there is no reason to panic.

Digital Leadership & CIO, Sustainability, Markets, and Policy

May 24, 2019

Fred McClimans

Futurum Tech Webcast

The FTC vs Qualcomm: In Qualcomm We (anti)Trust–Futurum Tech Podcast Episode 046

On this edition of the Futurum Tech Podcast, something is afoot at the Circle Koh, what Judge Koh's bizarre decision in the FTC versus Qualcomm case actually means for the future of Qualcomm and the future of 5G, Amazon's next healthcare wearable might be able to actually read moods, SpaceX's broadband satellite moonshot gets a boost, Tesla autopilot gets trashed by Consumer Reports, trouble in Snapchat paradise. Those stories and more coming up on this episode on FTP.

Digital Leadership & CIO, Intelligent Devices

May 23, 2019

Daniel Newman

Analyst Insight

CIOs and CMOs: Achieving Convergence of Infrastructure and Analytics

CIOs and CMOs need to work together to build the right infrastructure to support their analytics needs. This article explores the CIO/CMO convergence that needs to happen.

AI Platforms, Digital Leadership & CIO, Hybrid Cloud, Infrastructure, and Operations

May 21, 2019

Daniel Newman

Analyst Insight

Robotic Process Automation Gaining Traction

Robotic process automation lies on the simpler side of AI, but it plays an increasingly important role in helping companies prepare themselves for greater digital transformation.