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Quick Take: Qualcomm’s Diversification Strategy is Paying Off

Steve McDowell November 6, 2025

Qualcomm’s fiscal Q4 2025 results tell a story that extends far beyond the smartphone chips that built the company. While the guidance-busting earnings numbers, $11.3 billion in revenue and $3.00 EPS, are impressive, it’s not the full story.

Beyond the Captive Portal: Why Passpoint and Private Cellular Are the Only Seamless Options

Michael McDowell November 3, 2025

At its core, Passpoint replaces the insecure web login with certificate-based, enterprise-grade authentication.

Oracle AI World 2025: Bringing Cohesion to the AI Data Stack

Steve McDowell October 29, 2025

Oracle AI World 2025 in Las Vegas was a clear demonstration of how far the company has come from its roots as a database vendor. This year’s event, as its new name might give away, was all about AI.

Oracle’s announcements centered on its Oracle AI Data Platform, a new Oracle database release, the new Autonomous AI Lakehouse, along with new advances in Oracle’s distributed cloud portfolio, and deepened multi-cloud partnerships with both Google Cloud and AWS. That’s a lot – and we’re just hitting the highlights.

SONiC Operators Rejoice: Cisco Announces NVIDIA based AI Networking with SONiC

Michael McDowell October 29, 2025

This isn’t just another option coming out of Cisco’s R&D; it’s a blueprint for the future.

HPE Doesn’t Trust Anyone Else with Exascale Speed

Michael McDowell October 28, 2025

Choosing Slingshot instead of buying competitor gear like InfiniBand is a hardcore strategic move centered on performance, predictability, and ownership.

Is Now the Time to Converge P5G with Wi-Fi?

Michael McDowell October 20, 2025

The promise of Private 5G (P5G) is tantalizing for enterprises, particularly in mission-critical industrial and campus environments.