The June 2019 Ericsson Mobility Report is a key indicator that the ongoing trade and geopolitical disputes, primarily between the U.S. and China, will not hinder worldwide 5G momentum. The report forecasts 1.9 billion 5G subscriptions – up from 1.5 billion forecasted in the November 2018 edition – an increase of almost 27 percent. Here’s why 5G is booming sooner rather than later.
Apple’s 5G Enabled Phones and … Going it Alone in Chips by 2022-23?
I have no doubt that Apple intends to own the entire supply chain and modems and then perhaps RF to follow. I am skeptical that they can execute in the timeline being provided. I would think 2024 or even 2025 is more reasonable, but let’s give them kudos for being bold. As an admitted fan of the Qualcomm modems, I think they could better divert resources elsewhere, but that isn’t Apple’s style.
Fast-Growing Startup in the SIEM Space No Real Threat to Splunk, IBM
Exabeam, a fast-growing startup in the SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) space is no real threat to Splunk, IBM. Here’s why.
How Marketers Are Using AI And Machine Learning To Grow Audiences
MarTech has changed the game for both B2B and B2C marketers. Read how marketers are using AI and machine learning to reach and engage customers.
Zoom IPO — Zoom Zoomed Through It
The Zoom IPO has given the company an opportunity to develop advanced features, purchase competitors, and competively price their soft-codec solution.
Dassault Systèmes (3DS) to Acquire Medidata for a Reported $5.7B By Year End
Dassault Systèmes move to acquire Medidata for a reported $5.7B by year end is a smart move, surely strategically designed to expand the company’s role in healthcare science. The acquisition also affords the company some great “relationship” benefits.
Dropbox Targets Collaborative Workspace Transformation
So what’s the real deal here? Where’s the value? We’ve done a lot of research and advised a lot of clients in the area of workplace transformation, and one issue that keeps coming to light is that enterprise users rely on a lot of applications and collaboration tools — perhaps even too many. What is consistently missing is a unifying “mother of all tools” and that is exactly what Dropbox is bringing to the table.
Zoom Earnings — Crushing It, But There Are Big Hurdles Ahead
Zoom’s growth should be commended, as for the simplicity that they have brought to point-to-point desktop and mobile video. But I think their next hurdle is a big one and it will lead to slowed growth and a requirement to build more 3rd party integrations, improve their hardware stack and look beyond video for their ecosystem.
What the Ponemon Authentication Report Discovered About Password Practices in the Workplace
With data from 1,761 IT and IT security professionals, the Ponemon Authentication Report’s provides information on password and privacy best practices you can incorporate in the workplace.
Slack Has a Product People Love to Use — Is It Enough?
Slack has a product people love to use, but is it enough? While it’s an exciting time for the company, a much-anticipated IPO, and people love a good unicorn, long term, it might not be enough. Growth is the answer, and a path to profitability.