Futurum’s Ron Westfall assesses why the Nokia Google collaboration to deliver network slicing capabilities to Android 13 devices, such as Google Pixel 6 (Pro), can provide the network slicing innovations key to unlocking CSP delivery of innovative use case-specific 4G/5G services and applications.
Google Launches ChromeOS Flex Aimed at Sustainability and Offering More Affordable Consumer Solutions
Futurum analyst Michael Diamond discusses Google’s ChromeOS Flex, a free operating system targeted at reducing e-waste and which provides some interesting, affordable solutions to consumers and businesses with less discretionary income or budgets.
Google Cloud to Use Arm-based Processors in Tau T2A VM Expansion
Futurum principal analyst Daniel Newman breaks down Google Cloud’s decision to use Ampere Altra Arm-based processors in an expansion of its Tau VMs.
Google Continues to Strengthen its Vertical and Ecosystem Focus by Creating its Google Public Sector Division
Futurum analyst Michael Diamond discusses Google Cloud’s newly added Google Public Sector division that is targeting the federal, state, and local government markets that should bear fruit for Google Cloud in the future.
Amazon and Alphabet Ramp Up in Self-Preferencing Bill Fight
Futurum Research analyst Todd R. Weiss looks at how Amazon and Alphabet are ramping up their fight against a “self-preferencing” bill in the U.S. Congress that seeks to rein in Big Tech marketplace influence in online search and sales.
Google’s Cybersecurity Efforts to Include Mobile Devices as Security Keys
Futurum’s principal analyst Shelly Kramer explores the new cybersecurity measures announced by Google at Google I/O, including the capability to use mobile devices as physical security keys to thwart phishing attacks.
New Google Cloud Organization, Global Strategic Customers and Industries, to be Led by Umesh Vemuri
Futurum’s principal analyst Daniel Newman responds to the announcement of a new Google Cloud group, Global Strategic Customers and Industries, to be led by Umesh Vemuri, a Google veteran whose expertise in building enterprise partnerships will enhance Google Cloud’s rapid growth.
Apple, Google, and Microsoft Join Forces for New Password Security Advances Which Could Leave Passwords in the Past
Futurum principal analyst Shelly Kramer covers (with excitement) the news that Apple, Google, and Microsoft are working with the FIDO Alliance on an answer to the password security issues that create opportunities for bad actors to access sensitive or personal information online.
Google Cloud’s Retail Search Tool Geared Toward Helping Eliminate Cart Abandonment
Futurum’s principal analyst Shelly Kramer explores Google Cloud’s announcement of the launch of its new Retail Search, a tool designed to help ecommerce retailers address and mitigate cart abandonment and level up on the customer experience front. In combination with Google Cloud’s other retail tools, this is a smart move for Google Cloud as it continues to try and gain traction in the cloud wars.
Google Offices and Data Centers in the U.S. Share $9.5B in New Spending in 2022 as Google Expands Services and Pushes to Reach Carbon-Free Energy Usage Goals by 2030
Futurum analyst Todd R. Weiss looks at Google’s plan to spend $9.5B in 2022 to improve Google offices and data centers even as many employees still work from home, and to deploy critical facilities upgrades aimed at helping Google reach its corporate carbon-free energy use goals by 2030.