Tag: Microsoft

February 6, 2024

Daniel Newman

Video Research Note

Microsoft Q2 FY2024 Earnings

The Six Five team discusses Microsoft Q2 FY2024 earnings.

Business Information, PCs and Devices

February 5, 2024

Daniel Newman

Six Five Webcast

We are Live! Talking Microsoft, Google, AMD, Qualcomm, Apple & Qualcomm, Amazon

On this episode of The Six Five Webcast, hosts Patrick Moorhead and Daniel Newman discuss earnings for Microsoft, Google, AMD, Qualcomm, and Amazon, and Apple extending Qualcomm licensing.

AI, Business Information, Semiconductors and Components

February 1, 2024

Daniel Newman & Mark Beccue

Research Note

Microsoft Q2 2024 Earnings Set the Tone for Tech in 2024

The Company Is Becoming the Standard Bearer for AI Integration, Commercialization

The Futurum Group’s Daniel Newman and Mark Beccue examine how Microsoft Q2 2024 earnings set the tone for tech in 2024.

AI, Business Information, Cloud, Collaboration, Enterprise Applications, PCs and Devices

January 31, 2024

Krista Case

Research Note

Implications of the Midnight Blizzard Attacks on HPE and Microsoft

Embracing Privileged Access Control and Anomaly Detection to Thwart Ever-More Sophisticated, State-Associated Attackers

Krista Macomber, Research Director at The Futurum Group, shares her insights on the implications of the recent Midnight Blizzard attacks on HPE and Microsoft.

Data Protection, Security

January 25, 2024

Ron Westfall

Research Note

Vodafone and Microsoft Find Decade of Bliss in Generative AI Alliance

Vodafone and Microsoft Strike Decade-Long Alliance to Bring Generative AI, Cloud, and Digital Service Benefits to 300 Million Customers and Businesses in Europe and Africa

The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall examines why the 10-year, $1.5 billion Vodafone and Microsoft alliance can broaden their channel influence across the digital ecosystems of Europe and Africa through generative AI and hybrid cloud flexibility.

AI, Cloud, Communications Networks, Digital Transformation, Hybrid Cloud, Infrastructure, and Operations

January 25, 2024

Paul Nashawaty

Analyst Insight

Docker Build Cloud Aims to Revolutionizing DevOps

Docker Build Cloud Improves Productivity and Efficiency for Engineering Teams

The Futurum Group’s Paul Nashawaty looks at how Docker Build Cloud marks a significant stride in software development, addressing a crucial challenge faced by engineering teams.

AI, Enterprise Applications, Hybrid Cloud, Infrastructure, and Operations

January 24, 2024

Keith Kirkpatrick

Research Note

Microsoft Announces New Front- and Back-End Retail Technologies

Generative AI and Data Offerings Focus on Personalization, Empowering Employees, and Unifying Retail Data

Keith Kirkpatrick, Research Director with The Futurum Group, covers Microsoft’s retail-focused announcements, and discusses how these innovations will help retailers improve operations and their customers’ experiences.

AI, Enterprise Applications

January 24, 2024

Ron Westfall

The 5G Factor

5G Factor: 5G Sustainability and GenAI Meet

An Assessment of Key 5G-IoT Ecosystem Developments Including 5G Sustainability Market Shapers, Top Sustainability Suppliers, and Vodafone Microsoft GenAI Alliance

The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall and Todd R Weiss review review of the top market shapers in the 5G sustainability realm, why Ciena, Cisco, Ericsson, Juniper, and Nokia excel at 5G sustainability, and the Vodafone Microsoft GenAI-focused alliance.

AI, Cloud, Communications Networks, Digital Transformation, Hybrid Cloud, Infrastructure, and Operations

January 23, 2024

Paul Nashawaty

Analyst Insight

The Intersection of DevOps, Platform Engineering, and SREs

Clearing Up the Confusion Between DevOps, Platform Engineering, and Site Reliability Engineering

The Futurum Group’s Paul Nashawaty discusses the changing IT landscape, which faces two pivotal forces, DevOps and Platform Engineering, that have emerged as catalysts for organizational transformation.

AI, Cloud, Hybrid Cloud, Infrastructure, and Operations

January 10, 2024

Ron Westfall

Research Note

Optimum Business: Showing How Small Business Can Win with AI

Optimum Business Boosts Its Wi-Fi and Internet Profile by Showing How AI Tools and Capabilities Can Meet the Specific Efficiency Demands of Small Businesses

The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall examines why Optimum Business is positioned to make further inroads across the US small business market by specifically addressing how AI technology can aid small businesses in improving their outcomes and efficiency.

AI, Cloud, Communications Networks, Digital Transformation, Hybrid Cloud, Infrastructure, and Operations

January 8, 2024

Sherril Hanson

Research Note

Microsoft Copilot in Viva Glint Heading to Private Preview

The Use of Copilot Promises to Smooth the Pain Point of Survey Response Summary

Sherril Hanson, Senior Analyst at The Futurum Group, looks at new enhancements coming to Microsoft Viva, including the announcement of a private preview launch of Microsoft Copilot in Viva Glint.