Research Note: Microsoft’s New Processor & Accelerator

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At its recent Microsoft Ignite event, the company announced the launch of the Azure Cobalt 100 CPU and the Maia 100 AI accelerator, marking a significant pivot in Microsoft’s approach to its cloud infrastructure and representing the company’s commitment to driving innovation in high-performance computing and AI.

Research Note: Amazon’s New Graviton4 & Tranium2

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Amazon introduced generational updates to both its Graviton and Tranium custom silicon solutions at its recent re:Invent conference in Las Vegas.

This Research Note delves into the intricacies and potential impacts of these latest innovations from AWS.

Research Note: Inside IBM’s Advances in Software Development for Quantum Computing

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Recognizing that these scientists require tools that integrate seamlessly with their existing workflows while simplifying the complexities of quantum mechanics, IBM introduced a suite of innovative solutions at its recent Quantum Computing Summit.

At the forefront of these advancements is Qiskit 1.0, a significant upgrade to IBM’s open-source quantum computing software development kit, which simplifies the process of programming quantum computers.

Research Note: Inside IBM’s Developments in Quantum Processing & Platforms

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IBM this week announced significant advancements in both quantum processors and platforms for quantum computing at its Quantum Summit 2023. At the event, IBM highlighted several significant advancements in quantum computing, showcasing the company’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of this revolutionary technology.

Lacework’s new SCA & SAST Cyber-Security Capabilities

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Cloud security provider Lacework recently announced the extension of its platform to include code security, enhancing its coverage of the full application lifecycle. The new features provide Lacework customers with comprehensive visibility throughout the application development process, helping to identify and address security issues before deployment.

Research Note: Elastic Fiscal Q2 2024 Earnings

Elastic this week released its fiscal Q2 2024 earnings, handily beating consensus estimates for both revenue and EPS. This Research Note explores Elastic’s earnings for the quarter, taking a special look at the impact of generative AI on the company’s business.

Dynatrace’s Kubernetes Experience for Platform Engineering

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Dynatrace recently announced its new Kubernetes Experience for Platform Engineering. Dynatrace built the new solution in response to the growing need for organizations to manage and monitor their Kubernetes-based containerized environments more efficiently.

Research Note: Lenovo Fiscal Q2 2024 Earnings

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This Research Note explores Lenovo Group Limited’s financial and operational performance across its distinct business units in its Fiscal Q2 2024. Focusing on the Solutions and Services Group (SSG), Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG), and Intelligent Device Group (IDG), looking at each business unit’s contributions to Lenovo’s overall business strategy.

Research Note: Cisco Fiscal Q1 2024 Earnings

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Cisco Systems, Inc. released its fiscal Q1 2024 earnings results, beating both revenue and EPS consensus estimates. As a bellwether in the technology sector, Cisco often sets the tone for industry trends and expectations. We take a look at Cisco’s earnings in this research note.