Futurum principal analyst Shelly Kramer covers the launch of Zoho Marketing Plus, Zoho’s unified marketing platform designed to help marketing teams more effectively collaborate, manage campaigns and campaign analysis, offer improved customer experiences and, perhaps most importantly, help CMOs drive business growth.
T-Mobile and Lucid Partner on Bringing IoT Connectivity to Next-Gen Lucid Industrial Spray Cleaning Drones
Futurum analysts Michael Diamond and Shelly Kramer examine the recently announced partnership between T-Mobile and Lucid, and how T-Mobile IoT connectivity is being integrated into Lucid’s next-gen commercial spray cleaning drones and what that means for the commercial cleaning industry.
Quantum Computing Risks, Mitigation Plan Addressed in National Security Memo
Futurum principal analyst Shelly Kramer reacts to a new White House memo addressing the threat and mitigation of quantum computing risks through planned migration to quantum-resistant technologies.
Apple, Google, and Microsoft Join Forces for New Password Security Advances Which Could Leave Passwords in the Past
Futurum principal analyst Shelly Kramer covers (with excitement) the news that Apple, Google, and Microsoft are working with the FIDO Alliance on an answer to the password security issues that create opportunities for bad actors to access sensitive or personal information online.
Oracle Industry Lab Opens as Incubator for Innovative, Immersive Technology Solutions
Futurum’s principal analyst Shelly Kramer covers the opening of Oracle Industry Lab with emphasis on Oracle’s cutting-edge technology partners and the innovative potential of immersive technology solutions for sustainability and productivity challenges.
Formula 1 Crypto Partnership Between McLaren Racing and OKX Unites Global Brands
Futurum’s principal analyst Shelly Kramer responds to the newly announced multi-year partnership between global brands McLaren Racing and OKX crypto exchange, a Formula 1 crypto partnership with high potential to create intriguing innovations — especially in the esports arena.
ESG Transparency from CEOs Dropped Conspicuously During Covid
Futurum’s principal analyst Shelly Kramer reacts to the downward trend in ESG transparency revealed by the results of ShareAction’s Workforce Disclosure Initiative survey with a call for greater accountability and progress.
Salesforce Flow Automation Suite Expands with Addition of Impressive New Features
Futurum’s principal analyst Shelly Kramer explores recently announced additions to Salesforce Flow and the significance of their impact on workflow automation, worker empowerment, and customer experience.
Meta and Ray-Ban Stories Announce Smart Glasses Rolling Out in New Markets and New Colors
Futurum analysts Shelly Kramer and Michael Diamond explore the announcement by Meta and Ray-Ban Stories that Ray-Ban smart glasses are rolling out in new markets, with new color offerings, and more importantly, why this is an important move for Meta in its quest to remain relevant with a younger creator/influencer demographic.
Five9 Q1 Revenue Rises to $182.8M, a 33% Increase YoY, Setting Another New Five9 Revenue Record as the Contact Center Services Vendor Sees Continued Growth
Futurum analysts Todd R. Weiss and Shelly Kramer examine the latest Five9 Q1 revenue numbers, which saw revenue rise by 33 percent to $182.8 million from $137.9 million a year ago as the cloud-based contact center services vendor continues in growth mode, including a focus on the enterprise customer. This, combined with positive momentum for born on cloud CX/CC solutions that offer flexibility and extensibility not found with legacy solutions bodes well for Five9.