August 26, 2024
Blogs
August 23, 2024
Tech Layoffs Continue: Cisco and Five9 Cut Jobs Despite Strong Quarters
By Jim Lundy Tech Layoffs Continue: Cisco and Five9 Cut Jobs Despite Strong Quarters The tech sector continues to experience a wave of layoffs, and the recent announcements from Cisco and Five9 highlight this trend. Desp
August 22, 2024
Five9 Genius AI Suite: Unleashing the Power of the Intelligent Contact Center
By Jim Lundy Five9 Genius AI Suite: Unleashing the Power of the Intelligent Contact Center Updates to Genius AI Suite and Acqueon acquisition Five9, a leader in cloud contact center software, has recently announced up
AI Governance: The Key to Unlocking AI’s Potential Without the Pitfalls
AI Governance: The Key to Unlocking AI's Potential Without the Pitfalls Artificial intelligence is transforming industries at a breakneck pace. From streamlining operations to unlocking new revenue streams, AI's potential
August 21, 2024
Conversational Search: A New Frontier with OpenAI Challenging Google and Microsoft
By Jim Lundy and Adam Pease Conversational Search: A New Frontier with OpenAI Challenging Google and Microsoft The search landscape is undergoing a significant transformation with the emergence of conversational searchGemini Live Demo Shows Off a Context Aware Assistant
By Betsy Burton Gemini Live Demo Shows Off a Context Aware Assistant At the recent “Made by Google’ event, Google showcased Gemini Live, a new conversational experience powered by their most advanced large language m
August 19, 2024
AMD’s Acquisition of ZT Systems: A Strategic Play to Compete in the AI Market
By Adam Pease AMD’s Acquisition of ZT Systems: A Strategic Play to Compete in the AI Market In a bold move to bolster its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, AMD has announced its acquisition of ZT Systems, a pr
Procreate’s Bold Stance Against Generative AI: A Defining Moment for the Digital Art Industry
By Adam Pease Procreate’s Bold Stance Against Generative AI: A Defining Moment for the Digital Art Industry In a surprising move that has sent ripples through the digital art community, Procreate, the popular iPad desi
August 16, 2024
California Bill (SB-1047) Regulating AI Making Its Way through Legislation
By Betsy Burton California Bill (SB-1047) Regulating AI Making Its Way through Legislation On August 15, the California State Assembly Appropriations Committee passed Senate Bill 1047 with amendments. California Senate B
Corporate Learning at a Crossroads: Embracing Generative AI for a Competitive Edge
Corporate Learning at a Crossroads: Embracing Generative AI for a Competitive Edge Corporate learning is undergoing a profound transformation. Traditional training methods are no longer sufficient to meet the demands of a
August 12, 2024
To Live and Die in AI: Silicon Valley’s AI Firms Look to Exit After Weak Demand
By Jim Lundy To Live and Die in AI: Silicon Valley's Artificial Intelligence Firms Look to Exit After Weak Demand The startup artificial intelligence landscape in Silicon Valley continues to evolve, with startups pushing
August 9, 2024
Zoom Docs: A Bold Entry into the Productivity Suite Arena
By Jim Lundy Zoom Docs: A Bold Entry into the Productivity Suite Arena Zoom, the video conferencing giant, has recently unveiled Zoom Docs, a collaborative word processor integrated into its platform. This move marks Zoo
August 8, 2024
Box Bolsters Content AI Capabilities with Acquisition of Alphamoon Technology
By Jim Lundy Box Bolsters Content AI Capabilities with Acquisition of Alphamoon Technology In a strategic move to advance its Content AI offerings, Box, a leader in cloud content management and collaboration, has acquire
August 7, 2024
Cisco Webex Fearless Leader Javed Khan to Depart Cisco
By Jim Lundy Cisco Webex Fearless Leader Javed Khan to Depart Cisco Javed Khan, the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Cisco Webex, has announced his departure from Cisco to assume the role of President at a co
Amazon’s New Graph Database: Unveiling Mithra
By Betsy Burton Amazon's New Graph Database: Unveiling Mithra Amazon Web Services (AWS) recently announced the launch of Amazon Mithra, a fully managed graph database designed to tackle the complex relationships found in
August 6, 2024
RingCentral’s Revenue Rises 10%: Contact Center Takes the Spotlight
By Jim Lundy RingCentral's Revenue Rises 10%: Contact Center Takes the Spotlight RingCentral, a leading provider of Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS), announced its quarterly revenue on August 1st with a 10% ju
August 5, 2024
Google’s Search Monopoly Challenged: Antitrust Ruling Could Shake Up Tech Landscape
By Betsy Burton and Jim Lundy Google's Search Monopoly Challenged: Antitrust Ruling Could Shake Up Tech Landscape In a landmark antitrust ruling, today on August 5th, 2024, Google was found in violation of the Sherman Ac
When Will AI Start Making Money? Wall Street Grows Impatient
By Adam Pease When Will AI Start Making Money? Wall Street Grows Impatient This tech earnings season, one big question dominates Wall Street: When will artificial intelligence start generating significant profits? Eig
Apple’s AI-Enhanced Software Betas: A Game Changer for Mobile Commerce
By Adam Pease Apple’s AI-Enhanced Software Betas: A Game Changer for Mobile Commerce On July 29, Apple launched its first wave of artificial intelligence-enhanced software betas for developers. This significant move in
July 31, 2024