CNBC

Business is Booming for Zoom

By Jon Markman | June 5, 2020

The clichés write themselves. Zoom Video Communications’ (Nasdaq: ZM, Rated “C-”) business is zooming. The San Jose, Calif.-based company reported Wednesday that revenue growth surged 169%, year-over-year. Cash flow jumped… More ⏵

Artemis

Space Exploration Will Be Rocket Fuel for Investors

By Jon Markman | June 3, 2020

Something big is taking shape that has nothing to do with police, race relations or a global pandemic. It is literally out of this world. SpaceX made history this Saturday… More ⏵

e-sport

EA Declares ‘Game On’ Amid Pandemic Shutdown

By Jon Markman | June 1, 2020

Most of the physical world is being transformed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Nothing could offer a better example of this than in the sports world. Entire leagues have been shut… More ⏵

Okta Aims to Lockdown Cybersecurity

By Jon Markman | May 29, 2020

The world of big business is obsessed with identity. And in this age of telecommuting, knowing exactly who is logged into the network and from what location is essential for… More ⏵

U.S. Chipmaker Helps China Build Out the Surveillance State

By Jon Markman | May 27, 2020

Thanks to COVID-19, the Chinese government may have found a new tool to track and restrict the movement of its 1.4 billion citizens. The New York Times… More ⏵

Family

Wishing You All a Beautiful Memorial Day

By Jon Markman | May 25, 2020

I am using this Memorial Day weekend to spend time with my family. During these unprecedented times, I feel that it is so important to do so. I hope you… More ⏵

Cloud Computing

DraftKings Aims to Out Duel Opponents

By Jon Markman | May 22, 2020

Like many other entertainment industries, the gambling sector is getting crushed by COVID-19. Casinos have been closed for months, major sports have been suspended and even the Olympics were postponed. More ⏵

Amazon

Facebook Proves Big Tech’s Scale Reigns Supreme

By Jon Markman | May 20, 2020

There is no way around it. Platforms rule. Big technology firms are using their scale to effortlessly enter new markets and build new businesses. Just take a look at what… More ⏵

Amazon

Pandemic Spurs Big Changes in Banking

By Jon Markman | May 18, 2020

Close your eyes and imagine life during the global pandemic without the internet. Scary, right? COVID-19 accelerated a paradigm shift to XaaS, the delivery of everything as a service. And… More ⏵

Amazon

Tough Times Ahead for Apple as Revenue Rots Away

By Jon Markman | May 15, 2020

Separating technology winners from losers is easier than most investors believe. In many cases, the competition was over long ago. Apple, Inc. (AAPL) has assembled some of the brightest minds… More ⏵

Amazon

Quarantine Radically Changes Business Behavior

By Jon Markman | May 13, 2020

Beyond binging on Netflix, quarantine means we are probably eating and drinking too much, and never getting out of our pajamas. And that assumption perfectly aligns with a new… More ⏵

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