Research Archive
Apple’s March 2024 Quarter Results: Positives, Negatives, and Major Questions on the Outlook
In this research note, we look at the positives and negatives from Apple’s March 2024 Q earnings. We also share what we gather are some of the main questions on investors minds from our recent conversations with the street. Key Takeaways Services remains a standout revenue point and is a significant contribution to outstanding…
Microsoft Earnings: Cloud Strength Propels Q3 FY2024 Results
Microsoft’s impressive performance in 3Q24 was fueled by the strength of its cloud offerings and the transformative power of Microsoft Copilot and Copilot stack, which are driving a new era of AI transformation across industries. The company’s ability to drive innovation and deliver quantifiable value to its customers promises continued success in the rapidly evolving…
The Power of Efficiency: Edge Al’s Role in Sustainable Generative Al Adoption
When it comes to Generative AI, power efficiency matters. Whether it’s carbon emissions from data center compute, often referred to as the cloud, inference or client battery for mobile, efficiency can not be ignored. According to Scientific American, “NVIDIA is forecasted to ship 1.5 million AI server units per year by 2027. These 1.5 million…
Survey Highlights: Generative AI in Business, Insights from IT Decision Makers
Generative AI technologies, such as advanced language models like GPT-3/4, are rapidly gaining attention in the business world for their potential to transform operations, decision-making, and customer interactions. To understand how IT decision makers (ITDMs) view the integration of generative AI in their organizations, we conducted a survey among these professionals. The findings provide valuable…
The Imperative for AI-First Semiconductor Designs
In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), the demand for computational power is outstripping the capabilities of traditional semiconductor architectures. This surge necessitates a paradigm shift towards special-purpose and AI-first designs, as exemplified by groundbreaking innovations like IBM’s North Pole chip and Groq’s inference chip. These architectures are not merely enhancements of the…
Intel IFS Connect: Positioning Intel Foundry for the AI Systems Era
Intel hosted an event, which was essentially the Intel Foundry coming out party. It is a historic event and a critical part of the puzzle for the Intel turnaround story. Key Takeaways Intel Foundry Looks best positioned for “systems” manufacturing which encompasses chipsets/advanced packaging Microsoft announced as a customer for 18A along with $15B lifetime…