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Mitel Announces Subscription-Based Models for All Flagship Platforms

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Futurum’s principal analyst Shelly Kramer explores Mitel’s move to subscription-based models for its flagship platforms. She explores the implications of the move for both customers and for Mitel’s bottom line and how this first of what will likely be many offerings fits perfectly into Mitel’s strategy of meeting customers where they are, serving their present needs, and helping to futureproof their organizations moving forward.

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Country Music Awards Partners with Amazon Prime Video for Streaming of The Awards Show

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Futurum’s Shelly Kramer takes a look at the new twist on awards shows and the partnership between the Academy of Country Music Awards and Amazon Prime Video for live streaming of tonight’s awards show hosted by Dolly Parton. With some interesting benefits for fans, including no commercials, a totally revamped format, and live shopping, could this mean awards shows might never be the same?

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Kyndryl Reports Q4 and FY 2021 Revenue Down as Company Takes its First Solo Steps as Independent Unit

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Futurum analysts Shelly Kramer and Todd R. Weiss dissect the first earnings report for managed IT services vendor Kyndryl, spun out of IBM in November 2021. Q4 and full year 2021 earnings dropped by single digits compared to one year ago when it was owned by Big Blue. They explore the company’s culture shift post spinoff, as well as its early moves in forming strategic alliances and cloud technology partnerships, as well as establishing training and certification initiatives and what’s ahead.

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MWC 2022: Qualcomm Unleashes Game Changing 5G Ecosystem Innovations

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Qualcomm debuts new device and network chipsets at MWC 2022 that promise to deliver increased 5G performance, responsiveness, coverage, and energy efficiency across the 5G ecosystem. Futurum analysts Ron Westfall and Shelly Kramer assess why Qualcomm’s new portfolio offerings could deliver game changing innovation across the 5G ecosystem and further validates its credibility as a vital enabler of accelerating 5G builds and expanding 5G global adoption.