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Apr 24, 2025

OpenAI Says It Would Be Happy to Scoop up Google’s Chrome if Alphabet Is Forced to Sell the World’s Most Popular Web Browser

Brian Jackson, Principal Research Director, observes that OpenAI's expressed interest in acquiring Google's Chrome browser, should it be mandated for divestiture by antitrust authorities, underscores the company's strategic intent to enhance its distribution channels. Jackson notes that integrati...

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Apr 23, 2025

Group of CISOs Calls on OECD, G7 for Stronger Alignment of Security Regs

​Fritz Jean-Louis, Principal Cybersecurity Advisor, highlights the critical need for international alignment in cybersecurity regulations. Jean-Louis points out that the current fragmentation of global cybersecurity laws hampers effective defense and incident response, particularly for multinatio...

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Apr 21, 2025

Intel Facing a ‘Monumental Uphill Battle’

Advisory Fellow Scott Bickley asserts that Intel faces a monumental uphill battle as it attempts to regain its footing in the semiconductor industry. He highlights that Intel's previous decisions to forgo advancements in mobile and AI chip design have left the company grappling with a declining x...

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Apr 21, 2025

Chipping Away at Big Tech’s Bottom Line

Advisory Fellow ​Scott Bickley notes that while AI chips have so far avoided widespread tariffs, this reprieve may be temporary. He points out that other components essential to building AI infrastructure, such as servers, cooling systems, and networking equipment, are likely to face tariff-relat...

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Apr 17, 2025

Windsurf: OpenAI’s Potential $3B Bet to Drive the ‘Vibe Coding’ Movement

Brian Jackson, Principal Research Director, comments on OpenAI's potential $3 billion acquisition of Windsurf (formerly Codeium), a move that could significantly enhance OpenAI's position in the AI-assisted coding landscape. Jackson notes that this acquisition aligns with OpenAI's broader strateg...

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Apr 17, 2025

Google Ruled an Online Ad Monopoly, Could Be Forced to Break Up Its Advertising Products

​Julie Geller, Principal Research Director, observes that the recent U.S. District Court ruling against Google for monopolizing the ad tech market could significantly impact enterprise advertising strategies. She notes that the potential breakup of Google's advertising products may lead to increa...

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Apr 17, 2025

Onehouse Opens up the Lakehouse with Open Engines

Usman Lakhani, Principal Advisory Director at Info-Tech Research Group, highlights that Onehouse's introduction of Open Engines marks a significant shift in data architecture by decoupling compute from storage. This modular approach allows organizations to select the most suitable processing engi...

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Apr 15, 2025

What Is Technical Debt? A Business Risk IT Must Manage

Andrew Sharp, Research Director at Info-Tech Research Group, emphasizes the importance of treating technical debt as a significant business risk. He advises IT leaders to systematically document their most critical technical debt, assess its impact on business operations, and establish clear proc...

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Apr 15, 2025

Online Shopping Brings Convenience but Lacks Joy

​Julie Geller, Principal Research Director, explains that while online shopping offers convenience, it often lacks the element of joy found in in-store experiences. She advises brands to enhance e-commerce by understanding buyer intent and providing relevant content, such as planning ideas instea...

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