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RIP Skype. Born: 2003. Died: today.
Thomas Randall, Director of AI Market Research, reflects on Skype's legacy following its official shutdown on May 5, 2025. Randall notes that Skype's early innovations in peer-to-peer voice and video communication laid the groundwork for today's ubiquitous video conferencing tools. He emphasizes ...
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How Should Startups Protect Their Data In 2025?
Security Counselor Erik Avakian emphasizes that while strong, unique passwords are essential, they are no longer sufficient on their own. He advises startups to implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) across all accounts to add an extra layer of security. Avakian also recommends regular revie...
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Hype Aside, AI May Not Be Turbo-Charging Employee Productivity Just Yet
Justin St-Maurice, Principal Research Director, discusses recent findings on AI's impact on workplace productivity. He highlights that, despite widespread adoption, AI tools like chatbots have not significantly altered employee workflows or earnings. St-Maurice emphasizes that while AI can stream...
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Microsoft Appoints Deputy CISO for Europe to Reassure European IT Leaders
Executive Counselor Phil Brunkard interprets Microsoft's appointment of a Deputy CISO for Europe as a strategic move to align with EU cybersecurity regulations and address concerns over digital sovereignty. He views this development as Microsoft's acknowledgment of the necessity to comply with Eu...
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Microsoft Expands European Footprint Amid Global Trade Tensions
Advisory Fellow Scott Bickley comments on Microsoft's commitment to expanding its European data center capacity by 40% over the next two years, aiming to bolster its presence across 16 countries. He notes that while Microsoft's assurances to contest any potential U.S. government orders to halt c...
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Zoho Adds AI Capabilities to Its Low Code Dev Platform
Shashi Bellamkonda, Principal Research Director, highlights Zoho Creator's new AI features—particularly the CoCreator assistant—as a significant advancement in empowering business users to develop applications without extensive technical expertise. He notes that this democratization of app develo...
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Microsoft Tries to Reassure Europe That It Can Resist the US Government. Europe Has Doubts
Executive Counselor Phil Brunkard evaluates Microsoft's recent assurances to European stakeholders amid geopolitical tensions. He notes that Microsoft's commitments—such as a 40% increase in European data center capacity, the establishment of EU-only data center boards, and a legally binding Digi...
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Chase CISO Condemns the Security of the Industry’s SaaS Offerings
Fritz Jean-Louis, Principal Cybersecurity Advisor, critiques the Chase CISO's open letter on SaaS security, acknowledging the systemic risks posed by concentrated data access through modern SaaS models. He agrees that token-based integrations have eroded traditional security perimeters but cautio...
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Broadcom's VMware Deal Lifts AVGO Despite Complaints
Advisory Fellow Scott Bickley analyzes the challenges enterprises face in transitioning away from VMware following Broadcom's acquisition. He describes VMware's pervasive presence as creating a "super-glue-style lock-in," noting that migrating to alternative platforms would necessitate a compreh...
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