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2 months ago | 
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By Jim LundyGoogle’s $32 Billion Wiz Acquisition: A Bold Move in Cloud SecurityGoogle has announced its definitive agreement to acquire Wiz, a cloud security platform, for a staggering $32 billion. This all-cash transaction signals Google’s aggressive push to solidify its position in the rapidly evolving cloud security landscape, particularly in the age of AI and multi-cloud adoption.
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2 months ago | 
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By Jim LundyServiceNow Sets Sights on Salesforce with Moveworks Acquisition: AI Agent Domination? The AI arms race in enterprise software just escalated. ServiceNow’s bold acquisition of Moveworks signals a clear intent: to not just automate workflows, but to redefine how employees interact with enterprise systems through agentic AI. This blog overviews the ServiceNow acquisition of Moveworks and offers our analysis.
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2 months ago | 
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By Jim LundyLevel Up Your Game: Microsoft’s Copilot for Gaming Promises AI-Powered AssistanceMicrosoft is diving deeper into AI integration, unveiling Copilot for Gaming, a new initiative aimed at transforming the gaming experience. Imagine having a personalized AI sidekick that helps you navigate game challenges, find new titles, and connect with your gaming community. This blog explores Microsoft’s new Copilot for Gaming and offers our analysis.
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Mar 7, 2025 | 
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By Jim LundyMicrosoft’s AI Sales Agents: A New Era for Revenue GenerationThis blog overviews Microsoft’s recent announcement of two new AI sales agents, Sales Agent and Sales Chat, designed to revolutionize sales workflows. These agents, integrated within Microsoft 365 Copilot, aim to automate lead qualification, streamline sales processes, and enhance productivity by leveraging CRM and company data.
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Mar 7, 2025 | 
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By Jim LundyApple Unleashes M4 Ultra Powered Mac Studio – Redefines Pro Desktop PowerThis blog overviews Apple’s latest announcement of the new Mac Studio, powered by the M4 Max and the groundbreaking M3 Ultra chip.
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Mar 3, 2025 | 
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By Jim Lundy 8.5 Billion Later, Microsoft Says Goodbye: The Demise of SkypeA chapter in the history of digital communication is closing. Microsoft has officially announced the retirement of Skype, the once-dominant voice and video calling platform, in May.1 This move signals a strategic consolidation, with Microsoft channeling its resources into the burgeoning Microsoft Teams.
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Mar 3, 2025 | 
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By Jim LundyAmazon’s Alexa+ Reconfiguration: Enhanced Home Automation and Advanced AssistanceAmazon has implemented a significant architectural change to Alexa, designated as Alexa+, utilizing generative AI. This update aims to enhance the system’s ability to manage complex tasks and expand its home automation capabilities. This analysis will focus on the technical implications of this shift and its potential impact on home automation and user interaction.
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Feb 25, 2025 | 
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By Jim LundyAmazon End of Life’s Amazon Chime Video Conferencing: What We KnowAmazon Chime has been around for years but in a sudden move, it was end of lifed last week. This blog analyzes the news of Amazon’s decision to sunset its Amazon AWS Chime web conferencing service and explores the implications for businesses. Amazon recently announced that it will be ending support for Amazon Chime, its web conferencing platform, on February 20, 2026.
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Feb 24, 2025 | 
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By Jim LundyRingCentral Elevates Kira Makagon to President and COORingCentral, a leading provider of AI-powered business communications solutions, has announced the appointment of Kira Makagon as President and Chief Operating Officer. Makagon, a past winner of Aragon Research’s Women in Technology award, brings over a decade of experience at RingCentral to her new role.
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Feb 21, 2025 | 
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By Jim LundyIntel’s Potential Breakup: A Seismic Shift in the Chip IndustryThis blog overviews the recent news, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, regarding potential deals that could lead to the breakup of Intel, a historic giant in the semiconductor industry. Broadcom and TSMC are reportedly exploring separate acquisitions of different parts of Intel’s business, a move that would have been unthinkable just a short time ago.
