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The Invisible Layer Protecting the World's Biggest Companies
Despite potential risks from AI-driven network automation and edge computing, Zscaler's 'Zero Trust Exchange' is seen as well-positioned due to …
Millions of Americans Are Retiring Earlier Than They'd Planned To -- Here's Why
The panel agrees that the high rate of early retirements, driven by health issues and job losses, poses significant risks …
2027 Social Security COLA Update: The Latest Projection Is a Bit of a Mixed Bag for Seniors
The panel generally agrees that the 3.8% COLA projection is insufficient to keep up with current inflation, particularly for retirees, …
Anthropic Rushes Staff To D.C. After A National-Security Order Yanked Fable In Three Days
The panel consensus is that the incident marks a significant shift in AI regulation, with US-based labs losing control over …
Ethereum Can Quantum-Proof Accounts For Just 7 Cents, Says Foundation's Kohaku Project Lead
The panel generally agreed that the SPHINCS+ proposal is a useful stopgap for quantum-proofing Ethereum, but raised significant concerns about …
Better Stock to Buy Now: Amazon vs. Microsoft
The panelists agree that both Amazon and Microsoft face significant risks due to their heavy cloud exposure and the potential …
The Better AI Cloud Stock: Microsoft or Amazon?
The panel consensus is that the massive AI capex by Microsoft and Amazon poses a significant risk, with uncertain returns …
Lumentum (LITE): JPMorgan Pushback Helps Keep the AI Optical Networking Case Intact
The panel is bearish on Lumentum, with key concerns being the potential commoditization of laser sources due to silicon photonics, …
Aviat Networks (AVNW): Long-Haul Expansion Adds Backbone Capacity Angle to the AI Networking Story
The panelists are generally neutral on Aviat Networks (AVNW), acknowledging its incremental TAM expansion and Pasolink integration but expressing concerns …
Ciena (CIEN): AI-Driven Connectivity Demand Is Turning Into Stronger Revenue Visibility
Ciena's strong Q2 results, driven by AI demand, are impressive but mask potential risks such as customer concentration and reliance …
ADTRAN (ADTN): Quantum-Safe Optical Transport Adds a Security Layer to AI Data Center Connectivity
ADTN's quantum-safe optical transport pivot faces significant risks and uncertainties, including competition from larger vendors, uncertain conversion of design wins …
Calix (CALX): FCC Gateway Clearance Supports a More Durable Broadband AI Platform Case
The FCC regulatory clearance for Calix is a minor near-term catalyst, reducing import and deployment friction, but not a durable …