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Apr 08, 2025

Broadcom Favors Stock Buyback Over Investing in Innovation

Advisory Fellow Scott Bickley shares commentary on Broadcom's recent announcement to allocate up to $10 billion for stock buybacks. He observes that this decision aligns with Broadcom's historical strategy of favoring acquisitions over internal innovation. Bickley notes that Broadcom's research a...

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Apr 08, 2025

IT Job Postings Lowest in Over a Decade

Brittany Lutes, Research Director, discusses the recent decline in IT job postings, noting that economic and political uncertainties have led IT professionals to prioritize job stability over new opportunities. She observes that many are choosing to remain in their current positions to avoid addi...

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Apr 07, 2025

Here’s Why Tariff Shock Could Hit AI’s Data Center Boom

Advisory Fellow Scott Bickley comments on how new tariffs are creating significant uncertainty around AI data center investments. He explains that while semiconductors were temporarily exempt, the broader scope of tariffs affects nearly every component used to build and operate data centers — fro...

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Apr 03, 2025

Tariff War Throws Building of Data Centers into Disarray

Advisory Fellow ​Scott Bickley comments on the complexities that enterprise IT leaders face due to the ongoing tariff disputes impacting data center construction. He emphasizes that the fluctuating nature of global tariffs introduces significant uncertainty, making it challenging for organization...

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Apr 03, 2025

Enterprise Security Lessons from Oracle’s Reported Breaches

Research Director Sharon Auma-Ebanyat shares insights on the recent security incidents involving Oracle, highlighting that breaches often stem from vulnerabilities in legacy infrastructure, credential attacks, social engineering, and overlooked software bugs. She emphasizes that hackers typically...

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Apr 01, 2025

European Cloud Group Invests to Create What It Dubs “Trump-Proof Cloud Services”

Executive Counselor ​Phil Brunkard comments on CISPE's €1 million investment in the Fulcrum Project, aimed at developing "sovereign, Trump-proof cloud services." He notes that while this initiative seeks to provide European businesses with cloud options free from foreign governmental influence, i...

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Mar 31, 2025

12 Ways to Accelerate Digital Transformation

Geoff Neilson, Senior Vice President of Brand, emphasizes the importance of agility in accelerating digital transformation. He notes that organizations excelling in adaptability are better positioned to succeed in transformative initiatives. Neilson advises CIOs to streamline bureaucratic process...

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Mar 27, 2025

Why Factory Floors Are the Best Place to Start with AI Robots

Brian Jackson, Principal Research Director, discusses the growing interest in implementing AI-powered robots on factory floors. He notes that the industrial sector is increasingly adopting robots to enhance efficiency and reduce labor costs. Jackson emphasizes that the trend of integrating robots...

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Mar 27, 2025

FBI Confirms Chrome, Edge, Safari Warning—Stop Using These Websites

​Fred Chagnon, Principal Research Director, comments on the FBI's recent warning about the dangers of using free online document converter tools. He explains that cybercriminals often create malicious websites that mimic legitimate file conversion services, tricking users into downloading malware...

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