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Microsoft-Backed No-Code AI Startup Files for Bankruptcy
Phil Brunkard, Executive Counselor, reflects on the insolvency of Builder.ai, a Microsoft-backed no-code AI startup. He notes that during the early generative AI boom, many startups prioritized rapid growth over sound business fundamentals and financial practices. Brunkard emphasizes that while h...
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SAP Goes All-in on Agentic AI at SAP Sapphire
Scott Bickley, Advisory Fellow, analyzes SAP's comprehensive push into agentic AI, highlighted by the introduction of AI Foundation and the omnipresent Joule copilot. He observes that while SAP was initially slow to adopt in this space, their broader and integrated vision is now coming into focus...
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How OpenAI Became a C-Suite Darling
Thomas Randall, Director of AI Market Research, analyzes OpenAI's ascent to prominence among enterprise leaders, attributing its success to a combination of factors. He highlights OpenAI's user-friendly approach, extensive developer resources, and strategic integrations with platforms like Salesf...
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Boomi Launches Agentic AI Tools, Announces AWS Collaboration
Research Director Andrew Sharp discusses Boomi's launch of Agentstudio, a no-code platform designed to help organizations design, govern, and orchestrate AI agents at scale. He notes that this development, along with Boomi's expanded integration capabilities with Amazon Q Business and support for...
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Databricks to Acquire Open-Source Database Startup Neon to Build the Next Wave of AI Agents
Scott Bickley, Advisory Fellow, analyzes Databricks' $1 billion acquisition of Neon, highlighting it as a strategic move to enhance Databricks' AI infrastructure capabilities. He notes that Neon's serverless Postgres architecture enables rapid database provisioning, which is crucial for the devel...
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How AI and Robotics Can Help Prevent Breakdowns in Factories — and Save Manufacturers Big Bucks
Kevin Tucker, Advisory Practice Lead, discusses the transformative impact of AI and robotics on predictive maintenance in manufacturing. He emphasizes that as predictive systems evolve into prescriptive ones, they not only identify potential issues but also recommend specific actions to prevent f...
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Microsoft to Cut an Estimated 6,000 Employees
John Annand, Principal Research Director, interprets Microsoft's decision to lay off approximately 6,000 employees as a strategic move to streamline operations and reduce management layers. He emphasizes that these layoffs, affecting all levels and geographies, are not performance-based but aim t...
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Mixed Messages from Klarna About Plans for More AI, Fewer Humans
Terra Higginson, Principal Research Director, critiques Klarna's fluctuating approach to AI in customer service. She observes that while AI can enhance efficiency, over-reliance without human support can degrade customer experience. Higginson emphasizes that AI should augment, not replace, human ...
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Surfshark Study Probes Data Hunger of Web Browsers
Safayat Moahamad, Research Director, comments on Surfshark's recent study highlighting the extensive data collection practices of popular web browsers. He emphasizes that browsers like Chrome, which gather up to 20 different data types, including financial and contact information, pose significan...
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