The US recently imposed new restrictions on exports of advanced semiconductors and manufacturing equipment to China. These new controls primarily target AI chips, equipment, and computing systems destined for Chinese companies working on national security projects. The new rules refine and expand on previous export controls from October 2022. One major change is the addition…

IBM recently announced the general availability of WatsonX.  Below is our thoughts on what is significant and a recap of the main announcements. What’s Significant With GenAI being a significant driver on enterprise interest, businesses still have more questions than answers in terms of how they will deploy, manage, and secure their company’s proprietary data.…

Executive Summary The automotive industry is undergoing a major transition as original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) shift towards software-defined vehicles (SDVs). SDVs rely on integrated computing systems and software to manage core vehicle operations instead of mechanical controls. This transition presents opportunities and challenges for OEMs and suppliers. This report analyzes the key drivers catalyzing this…

During an analyst and press event held at its HQ’s Customer Experience Center in Palo Alto, HP showcased new hardware and services providing a glimpse of the opportunity the company has to deliver increased ROI as it leans into providing added value from the data captured by the devices customers use. What’s Significant Two devices…

Today, Made by Google held their fall devices launch. Below is our thoughts on what is significant and the recap of the news. What’s Significant The key takeaway from Made by Google’s 2023 hardware event is the emphasis on improved AI and ML capabilities. Google announced 7 years of security updates for the Pixel 8…

Meta held their annual Connect conference Wednesday and at the event doubled down on their initiative to democratize specific technology experiences like VR, AR, and AI. They stated their primary goal and driving motivation to innovate is to improve each years technology platforms and offer them at more mainstream price points.  Below is what we…