Futurum Research analyst Todd R. Weiss dives into the latest EU and UK antitrust investigations into the online advertising practices of Google and Meta dating back to 2018.
Google Acquires Mandiant, Strengthening its Security Portfolio and Hoping to Snag Cloud Share
Futurum analysts Shelly Kramer and Michael Diamond discuss Google’s acquisition of Mandiant and what that means for the company’s enterprise cloud ambitions in the race against rivals AWS and Microsoft.
Quantum Computing Expanded In 2021, Setting Up A Big 2022
Quantum computing has experienced unprecedented growth and interest over the last two years due in large part to companies like Honeywell, IBM, Google, and Intel. Futurum’s Daniel Newman dives into what we’ve seen and can expect to see in the future.
Google Cloud Next ‘21: More Mature, Transformational, and Sustainable
The Google Cloud Next ’21 event was an opportunity for Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai to present the future direction of Google Cloud. Futurum Research analyst Fred McClimans breaks down the key announcements and explains how their focus on customer transformation and sustainability is a sign of Google Cloud’s growing maturity.
Epic Games v. Apple — U.S. District Court Rules Apple Can No Longer Prohibit Devs From Directing Users Away From App Store
Futurum Senior Analyst Olivier Blanchard explains how the much anticipated U.S. District Court ruling in the Epic Games v. Apple case, along with the broader international push to combat potentially anti-competitive mechanisms built into popular operating systems, could fundamentally impact App Store revenue streams for tech giants like Apple and Alphabet’s Google starting this year.
Qualcomm, Google, and Renault Group Partner to Bring Immersive In-Vehicle Experiences to new Electric Vehicle
Futurum Research principal analyst Daniel Newman covers the announcement by Qualcomm, Google, and Renault Group on their partnership to bring immersive in-vehicle experiences to the new Mégane E-TECH Electric by 2022.
C3 AI and Google Cloud Partner to Accelerate Enterprise AI Adoption
C3 AI and Google Cloud have announced a partnership to bring C3 AI’s suite of industry-focused Enterprise AI applications to Google Cloud Customers. Futurum Research principal analyst Daniel Newman breaks down the importance of this deal and why it signals a growing level of maturity for both companies.
Google Cloud’s BeyondCorp Enterprise Zero Trust Enhancements Are Designed to Boost Customer Trust
Google Cloud introduced three new BeyondCorp Enterprise features designed to fortify customer zero-trust capabilities including providing their users with simple and secure access to key applications. Futurum’s Ron Westfall examines why the new features align with meeting growing ecosystem demand for zero-trust, can help drive SASE adoption, and strengthens Google Cloud’s competitive hand against rivals such as HPE GreenLake and Azure as well as especially AWS.
Tech Outperforms This Quarter Led by AMD, Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet
Tech names AMD, Apple, Google, and Microsoft all saw their results significantly outperform guidance and expectations this week.
AT&T and Google Cloud are Ready for Prime Time 5G and Edge Computing Business
AT&T and Google Cloud expand their 5G and edge collaboration targeting enterprises with a flexible combination of AT&T’s on-premises Multi-access Edge Compute solution and AT&T Network Edge Capabilities augmented by Google Cloud’s extensive edge PoPs and core proficiencies including Kubernetes container orchestration, AI/ML, data analytics, and ISV collaboration expertise. Futurum’s Ron Westfall analyzes why the expanded alliance boosts AT&T’s overall competitive prospects, especially in relation to main rival Verizon, and how AT&T now has the 5G and edge compute proposition needed to innovate immersive experiences and win more enterprise business.