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Olivier Blanchard

Research Director & Practice Lead, Artificial Intelligence Devices

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Research Director Olivier Blanchard covers edge semiconductors and intelligent AI-capable devices for Futurum. In addition to having co-authored several books about digital transformation and AI with Futurum Group CEO Daniel Newman, Blanchard brings considerable experience demystifying new and emerging technologies, advising clients on how best to future-proof their organizations, and helping maximize the positive impacts of technology disruption while mitigating their potentially negative effects. Follow his extended analysis on X and LinkedIn.

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Only 55.5% of Enterprise ITDMs Currently Prefer Intel Processors
Olivier Blanchard
Olivier Blanchard

Why 18A Can’t Come Too Soon for Intel’s AI PC Processor Business – Report Summary

Olivier Blanchard, Practice Lead for AI Devices at The Futurum Group, shares his insights on Intel’s vulnerability in the AI PC processor space and how its ability to hit 18A process milestones on time will determine how quickly it can claw back lost market share from rivals AMD and Qualcomm before their gains take root in the longer term.
Futurum Study Suggests Only 55.5% of Enterprise ITDMs Currently Prefer Intel Processors Over Competition For 2025 AI PC Refresh
Olivier Blanchard
Olivier Blanchard

Futurum Study Suggests Only 55.5% of Enterprise ITDMs Currently Prefer Intel Processors Over Competition For 2025 AI PC Refresh

Olivier Blanchard, Practice Lead for AI Devices at The Futurum Group shares his insights on Intel’s vulnerability in the AI PC processor space, and how its ability to hit 18A process milestones on time will determine how quickly it can claw back lost market share from rivals AMD and Qualcomm before their gains take root in the longer term.
How Intel’s 13-TOPS NPU Might Find Purpose in a World of Copilot+ PCs
Olivier Blanchard
Olivier Blanchard

How Intel’s 13-TOPS NPU Might Find Purpose in a World of Copilot+ PCs

Intel’s AI Gaming Push Shows Gains but Lacks the Firepower of Rival NPUs
Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, shares his insights on Intel’s AI-driven gaming features in the Core Ultra 200HX processors, spotlighting real-world performance gains and the limitations of its 13 TOPS NPU.
AMD Brings Ryzen AI Max Processors to Desktops: A Shift in Mainstream PC Design?
Olivier Blanchard
Olivier Blanchard

AMD Brings Ryzen AI Max Processors to Desktops: A Shift in Mainstream PC Design?

AMD Expands Its AI-Focused Processor Line Beyond Laptops, Promising Strong Gaming and AI Capabilities Without Discrete GPUs
Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, examines AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ 395 entering desktop PCs, delivering strong AI and gaming performance that could reshape the role of discrete GPUs in the mainstream segment.
Can Intel’s Panther Lake and 18A Process Reset the Chipmaker’s Competitive Position
Olivier Blanchard
Olivier Blanchard

Can Intel’s Panther Lake and 18A Process Reset the Chipmaker’s Competitive Position?

Intel Eyes Late 2025 Launch for First 18A-Based CPUs as New CEO Focuses on Execution and Engineering-Led Turnaround
Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, shares insights on Intel’s Panther Lake CPU and 18A risk production – key milestones that will test Intel’s turnaround efforts under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan.
Can Lip-Bu Tan’s Engineering-First Vision Get Intel Back on Track?
Olivier Blanchard
Olivier Blanchard

Can Lip-Bu Tan’s Engineering-First Vision Get Intel Back on Track?

Intel’s New CEO Charts AI, Foundry, and Product-Led Recovery Plan; Market Cautiously Awaits Execution
Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, shares insights on Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s plan to reset Intel’s culture, focus on AI and custom silicon, and restore credibility through engineering-led execution and foundry transformation.
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