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HP and Qualcomm Aim To Prove the Best Defense Is a Great Offense

HP and Qualcomm, like much of the tech industry, currently find themselves in the doldrums for distinct reasons ...

Craigslist, Wikipedia, Zillow Top List of Fastest US Websites

"Most of the sites on the list use old-school interfaces. Websites like Craigslist and eBay are largely text-based, so they load faster," observed Mark N. Vena, president and principal analyst at SmartTech Research in San Jose, Calif "Studies have shown that when web pages loa...

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Awards for Nice North America at CEDIA Expo Signal Smart Home Strategy Traction

Nice North America specializes in home automation solutions and is well-known for its novel approach to making homes more intelligent and convenient ...

Spotify AI-Powered Translation Tool Has Podcasters Speaking in Global Tongues

Mark N. Vena, president and principal analyst of SmartTech Research in San Jose, Calif., and also a podcaster, explained that translating podcasts can be challenging "When you translate things into different languages, everything said in one language can't be cleanly translate...

Oracle Reinvents How Generative AI Makes CRM Work Better

Oracle's Fusion Cloud CX is considered a formidable contender in the realm of customer experience platforms, boasting a comprehensive suite of tools for sales, marketing, and service automation, offered Mark N. Vena, CEO and principal analyst at SmartTech Research "Oracle's Fu...

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Apple and the Art of the Intelligent Refresh

Attending an Apple event in person conjures up imagery not unlike when Charlie Bucket visited Willy Wonka’s fabled chocolate factory. Impeccably and professionally produced, but minus the Oompa Loompas, the event had no earth-shattering announcements ...

Apple Adds Muscle to New iPhones, Watches

"I think it's going to make it much more important that people have smartphones, not because they're stuck on a desert island or a cliff, but the ability to call for emergency services from your car is a big deal," added Mark N. Vena, president and principal analyst with SmartTech Research in San Jose, Calif...

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Qualcomm Embraces the Goldilocks Approach to Mobile Gaming

Gaming has come a long way since the days of Pong and Space Invaders, evolving from simple pixelated graphics and limited gameplay to immersive cinematic experiences that rival blockbuster movies ...

Forrester Recommends Enterprises Avoid AI Hype and Zombie Projects

Mark N. Vena, president and principal analyst with SmartTech Research in San Jose, Calif., agreed that the relentless buzz and lofty promises about AI have created unrealistic expectations, pushing some companies to rush into AI adoption without a clear understanding of its limitations or strategic alignment...

Disorganization, Not Cost, Fuels the IT E-Waste Crisis

Organizations often default to on-site storage or commercial trashing due to limited awareness of e-waste regulations and the perception of convenience. While the report emphasizes that disorder, not cost, is the primary driver of irresponsible disposition practices, Mark N. Vena, CEO and principal analyst at SmartTech Research, counters that cost considerations also play a role...

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What Drives Consumers Crazy About Streaming Video

Despite the convenience, vast access to unprecedented amounts of video content, and the cost savings that the cord-cutting phenomenon has benefitted consumers over the past two decades, there have been bumps in the road -- and it's getting bumpier for many consumers ...

Generative AI Riding Crest of Gartner Hype Wave

"There are many forms of AI beyond generative AI," noted Mark N. Vena, president and principal analyst at SmartTech Research in San Jose, Calif ...

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Why Samsung Needs Apple To Validate Foldable Smartphones

In recent years, several foldable designs have aimed to capture a sizable portion of the mobile phone market in this category. However, despite their potential, foldables' market share has remained in the lower single digits compared to non-foldable designs ...

MBA Grads With Startup Ambitions Attracted to Health Care, AI

Young entrepreneurs have been drawn to the health care industry in recent years for many reasons, explained Mark N. Vena, president and principal analyst at SmartTech Research in San Jose, Calif "The industry's vast potential for innovation and disruption offers young visionar...

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Are Gen AI Benefits Worth the Risk?

The business and content production worlds quickly embraced tools like ChatGPT and Dalle-E from OpenAI. But what exactly is generative AI, how does it operate, and why is it such a hot and controversial topic? ...

Musk Rolls Dice With Drastic Rebranding of Twitter

Companies typically change their branding to stay relevant in a dynamic market, attract new customers, and differentiate from competitors, explained Mark N. Vena, president and principal analyst at SmartTech Research in San Jose, Calif "Branding updates can also reflect a shif...

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Alienware Power Trio Suits Gamers and Work Go-Getters

It's not exactly a revelation to state that gaming tech solutions are often suitable for work-related activities due to their inherent features and functionalities ...

Explosive Growth Surges Threads to Lead in Twitter Alternative Sweepstakes

"Threads does have a bona fide 'work in progress' feeling, which could inhibit its broader adoption, particularly with highly popular influencers," observed Mark N. Vena, president and principal analyst with SmartTech Research in San Jose, Calif "The inability to edit posts an...

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The Smart Home Jury Is Still Out on Matter, AI Could Help

Since the first smart gadgets started to surface a few years ago, the fabled smart home of the future has been edging closer to being a realistic, everyday reality ...

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Will Apple’s Vision Pro Dent the Universe?

Apple finally drew back the curtain Monday on the Vision Pro headset at WWDC 2023, and the leadership team dedicated some serious time to explaining how the device functions and how to use it ...

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