Futurum analyst Michael Diamond looks at the latest Poly Sync 10 all-in-one speakerphone and explains how it bridges the needs of work-from-home employees who are transitioning to hybrid work while seeking improved collaboration features.
Qualcomm Earnings Deliver Above Expectations in Q2 as Diverse Strategy Pays Off
The News: Qualcomm reported second quarter earnings recently after the bell, beating Wall Street expectations for sales and earnings, and driving the stock up over 4% in extended trading. Here’s how Qualcomm did versus Refinitiv consensus expectations: EPS: $3.21, adjusted, versus $2.91 expected, up 69% year-over-year Revenue: $11.16 billion, adjusted, versus $10.60 billion expected, up 41% year-over-year CT (chip sales): …
ServiceNow Q1 Total Revenue of $1.76B Up 29% YoY, Subscription Revenue of $1.67B Up 29% YoY, as ServiceNow Beats Analyst Revenue and EPS Estimates
Futurum analysts Todd R. Weiss and Daniel Newman dive into ServiceNow Q1 financials, which saw ServiceNow’s total revenue rise to $1.76B, up 29 percent YoY, and subscription revenue rise to $1.67B, up 29 percent YoY, as the workflow automation platform vendor beat analyst revenue and EPS estimates for the quarter.
Meta and Ray-Ban Stories Announce Smart Glasses Rolling Out in New Markets and New Colors
Futurum analysts Shelly Kramer and Michael Diamond explore the announcement by Meta and Ray-Ban Stories that Ray-Ban smart glasses are rolling out in new markets, with new color offerings, and more importantly, why this is an important move for Meta in its quest to remain relevant with a younger creator/influencer demographic.
Intel Q1 2022 Earnings Beats on Top and Bottom Line, But Guidance Continues to Be a Sticking Point
Intel announced Q1 2022 Earnings on Thursday, beating projections but offered a lower than expected forecast for the future. Futurum’s Daniel Newman explores the earnings report and offers insight into future projections.
Five9 Q1 Revenue Rises to $182.8M, a 33% Increase YoY, Setting Another New Five9 Revenue Record as the Contact Center Services Vendor Sees Continued Growth
Futurum analysts Todd R. Weiss and Shelly Kramer examine the latest Five9 Q1 revenue numbers, which saw revenue rise by 33 percent to $182.8 million from $137.9 million a year ago as the cloud-based contact center services vendor continues in growth mode, including a focus on the enterprise customer. This, combined with positive momentum for born on cloud CX/CC solutions that offer flexibility and extensibility not found with legacy solutions bodes well for Five9.
Microsoft Q3 Outpaces Expectations and Continues String of Record Quarters
Microsoft announced Q3 earnings, exceeding analyst expectations. Futurum’s principal analyst Daniel Newman dives into the earnings report and offers insight on what the company should expect going forward.
IBM’s The Weather Company Max Platform Gains Rich Video Storytelling Tools and On-Air Severe Weather Alerts to Bolster Broadcast Weather Coverage
The News: IBM’s The Weather Company is adding deep new video storytelling capabilities to its diverse The Weather Company Max platform, giving local and regional broadcasters the ability to quickly create high-quality, customized and real-time digital weather stories and updates that can be brought straight to viewers. The new Max Velocity features are available now, while an additional new Max …
T-Mobile Seeks Authorization for 6 GHz Band Wi-Fi Testing
Futurum’s principal analyst Shelly Kramer responds to T-Mobile’s initiative to test Wi-Fi capabilities and performance within unlicensed portions of the 6 GHz band spectrum, with analysis of the company’s intentions and innovative potential.
Nike’s Metaverse Store Paves a Pathway into the Future
Futurum principal analyst Shelly Kramer explores Nike’s entrance into the metaverse with its virtual store Nikeland, taking a look at the innovative opportunities it opens up for ecommerce, virtual products, and a new kind of brand engagement for Nike customers.