Over the next three to five years, Google’s primary upside valuation driver will be its proprietary large language models (LLMs). That’s according to Needham analyst Laura Martin, who reiterated Alphabet Inc. GOOGL, Google’s parent company, with a Buy and a $178 price target on Wednesday.She expects GenAI to aid Google’s internal operations and increase revenue growth. Martin adds that Google Cloud will generate revenue from both LLMs and the applications built upon them.Also Read: Google Undercuts Microsof ...

Core Insights - ServiceNow (NOW) has announced the acquisition of Logik.ai, enhancing its AI-powered Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) solutions [1] - The acquisition aims to improve Customer Relationship Management capabilities, particularly in Sales and Order Management, by integrating advanced AI-driven sales tools [2] - Despite the positive long-term outlook from the acquisition, NOW's shares have fallen 31.9% year to date amid challenging macroeconomic conditions [3] Group 1: Acquisition Strategy - The acquisition of Logik.ai aligns with ServiceNow's goal to strengthen its CRM capabilities and enhance sales efficiency through AI solutions [4] - ServiceNow has been actively pursuing acquisitions, including Cuein, Moveworks, and Quality 360, to expand its AI footprint and improve operational efficiency [5][6] Group 2: Customer Growth and Partnerships - ServiceNow ended Q4 2024 with 2,109 customers with over $1 million in annual contract value, reflecting a 14% year-over-year growth [7] - The company has established strong partnerships with major players like NVIDIA, Google Cloud, and Oracle, which have been key to its business expansion [8][9][10] Group 3: Financial Outlook - For 2025, ServiceNow expects subscription revenues to range from $12.635 billion to $12.675 billion, indicating an 18.5% to 19% increase from 2024 [11] - The company anticipates a forex impact of approximately $175 million, which may affect growth rates, alongside a strategy to accelerate Agentic AI adoption [12] - The consensus estimate for 2025 earnings is $3.78 per share, representing a 10.85% increase from 2024 [12][13]

GenAI的内存解决方案 第 1 部分：能力的变化 所需能力 GenAI 应用需要高速、高带宽且低延迟的内存，以便实时处理海量数据。在需要实时决策和 预测的推理环节，数据的快速访问就显得尤为关键。 GenAI内存解决方案第 2 部分：HBM的竞争态势 内存设计的挑战与解决方案以及内存技术的最新趋势正在塑造高性能计算的未来及其竞争 格局。 竞争态势 技术革新： 具有传统接口的动态随机存取存储器（DRAM）在带宽和延迟方 面 存在局限，因此像高带宽内存（HBM）这类利用硅通孔（TSV）堆叠 DRAM 的 技术，就成为满足这些性能需求的关键解决方案。与内存设计相关的挑战与应 对办法，以及内存技术的新兴趋势，正塑造着高性能计算的未来与竞争格局。 优化策略： 未来，像3D-IC和（或）CoWoS等封装技术的进步，将在智能手 机、PC 等不同领域得到应用。智能手机受空间和成本限制，人们会尝试多种办 法，在不增加成本与空间占用的前提下，降低延迟、减少能耗。 应变准备 ： 目前仍不清楚到 2030 年哪些类型的GenAI模型和应用会流行，以 及具体数量是多少。因此，支持架构层面的进步并构建生态系统，以便能够应 对任何变化，将 ...

Group 1: Core Insights - GenAI applications require high-speed, high-bandwidth, and low-latency memory for real-time data processing, making fast data access critical for decision-making and predictions [2] - The competition landscape in memory technology is evolving, with challenges in memory design and emerging trends shaping the future of high-performance computing [4][6] - Custom HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) is becoming essential for AI systems, with significant growth expected as companies like NVIDIA, Amazon, and Microsoft drive its development [26][28] Group 2: Competitive Landscape - Samsung is lagging in HBM due to conservative actions in advanced testing and packaging, focusing too much on cost while failing to meet customer demands for heat dissipation and power consumption [7] - SK Hynix is leading the market by addressing NVIDIA's power and thermal constraints through innovative memory unit designs and backend processing [7][8] - Micron is entering the HBM market later than competitors, planning to launch HBM3e by 2025, while adopting proven bonding equipment and internal voltage conversion technologies [7][8] Group 3: China's Influence - China's influence in the storage market is expected to grow, depending on the new demand environment shaped by GenAI, technological changes, and U.S.-China policies [9] - By 2024, China's DRAM manufacturer CXMT is projected to account for 13% of global capacity, 6% of shipments, and 3.7% of revenue, with potential growth to match Micron's capacity by 2025 [12] - The Chinese semiconductor industry is working towards domestic supply chains for HBM and DRAM, but faces challenges due to U.S. regulations on advanced equipment [12][18] Group 4: Smartphone Integration - The integration of GenAI with smartphones is a significant development, requiring transformative memory solutions and altering the competitive landscape [11] - Samsung plans to improve HBM3e by Q1 2025, potentially increasing its HBM shipment from 8-9 billion gigabits to 11-12 billion gigabits [11] - China aims for domestic production of HBM3 by 2025, with a focus on self-sufficiency in GPU manufacturing and related technologies [11] Group 5: Future Trends and Innovations - The future of memory solutions will focus on balancing bandwidth, capacity, power consumption, and cost, with ARM's recent strategic adjustments influencing configurations [22] - Innovations like Processing In Memory (PIM) and Wide I/O are expected to enhance performance in high-end smartphones and other applications, although their adoption timelines vary [15][22] - The custom HBM market is projected to grow significantly, with estimates suggesting it could account for 30-40% of the overall HBM market by 2030 [29]

Rick Cui / 客户服务总监 电话: +86 13801127537 邮箱:rick@counterpointresearch.com 媒体采访 Haylee Xu / 市场专员 电话: +86 15959754429 邮箱:haylee.xu@counterpointresearch.com 对于 GenAI 的解决方案而言，诸如带宽和容量之类的优势固然重要，但功耗、占用面积和价格等成 本因素也需要加以考量。由于存储器是一种依赖于中央处理器（CPU）的被动组件，其配置会根据 处理器而做出改变。在这方面， ARM 近期的战略调整以及基于 MoE 的大语言模型（LLM）可能出 现的变化，都可能会导致未来架构和解决方案发生改变。 数据来源：Source: Counterpoint Research 点击阅读原文下载完整版 PDF 报告 业务咨询 ...

对于 GenAI 的解决方案而言，诸如带宽和容量之类的优势固然重要，但功耗、占用面积和价格等成 本因素也需要加以考量。由于存储器是一种依赖于中央处理器（CPU）的被动组件，其配置会根据 处理器而做出改变。在这方面， ARM 近期的战略调整以及基于 MoE 的大语言模型（LLM）可能出 现的变化，都可能会导致未来架构和解决方案发生改变。 Haylee Xu / 市场专员 电话: +86 15959754429 邮箱:haylee.xu@counterpointresearch.com 数据来源：Source: Counterpoint Research 点击阅读原文下载完整版 PDF 报告 Rick Cui / 客户服务总监 电话: +86 13801127537 邮箱:rick@counterpointresearch.com 媒体采访 业务咨询 ...

Core Viewpoint - Adobe is poised for significant growth in the coming quarters due to the launch of GenAI video and image development tools, which will streamline workflows for marketing departments, allowing them to achieve more with fewer resources. Analysts have upgraded the stock rating to "Buy" with a target price of $496 per share, reflecting a 17x eFY26 EV/aEBITDA multiple [1][12]. Financial Performance - Total revenue projections for Adobe show a steady increase from $21.16 billion in FY 2024 to $27.32 billion in FY 2027, with quarterly revenues expected to rise from $5.18 billion in Q1 2025 to $5.94 billion in Q4 2025 [2][7]. - The Digital Media segment is projected to grow from $15.54 billion in FY 2024 to $20.53 billion in FY 2027, with a significant increase in subscription-based revenue [2][4]. - The adjusted net income is expected to rise from $8.28 billion in FY 2024 to $10.41 billion in FY 2027, indicating strong profitability growth [7]. GenAI Integration and Market Position - Adobe is integrating its Firefly subscription into its web and mobile products, allowing third-party GenAI models to be incorporated into its creative platform, enhancing user capabilities [2][3]. - The Firefly application enables creative teams to generate marketing images and videos using text prompts, with features that allow for customization based on regional audio translations [3][4]. - Adobe's independent GenAI products have seen a year-over-year growth rate of 50%, with an annual recurring revenue (ARR) of $125 million projected to double by the end of FY 2025 [4][5]. Competitive Landscape - Adobe's video generator is positioned as a "safe" option compared to competitors, with management emphasizing security as a key differentiator in a crowded AI video generation market [6][9]. - Despite the late entry into the GenAI market, Adobe's growth potential remains strong, particularly as marketing departments increasingly adopt AI tools [5][9]. Stock Performance and Valuation - Adobe's stock has faced significant selling pressure, with the EV/aEBITDA ratio dropping from a high of 36x to a recent low of 16.33x, yet it remains below its historical average of approximately 17.93x [10][12]. - The company has expanded its stock buyback program by $3.25 billion, indicating confidence in its financial position and future growth prospects [11]. Future Outlook - Analysts predict that Adobe's net income for Q2 2025 will reach $5.8 billion, with an adjusted EPS of $4.95, although there may be some margin compression due to the expansion of the sales team and further development of GenAI features [8][9]. - The potential for growth in the GenAI market is substantial, but Adobe may face challenges in user adoption due to its later entry compared to competitors [9].

Counterpoint Research 本文为 Counterpoint 发布的 2024 年 Q4 各地区智能手机市场数据报告，如需阅读完整内容请扫描每 篇报告下方的二维码。 2024 年 Q4 全球智能手机市场总结 全球智能手机市场份额 Q2 2023 - Q4 2024 数据来源：Counterpoint Research 市场监测服务 OPPO 自 Q3 2021 起包含 OnePlus 扫码跳转 阅读全文 尽管 2024 年 Q4 全球智能手机市场整体持平，但全年仍实现 4% 的增长，主要得益于加勒 比和拉美以及欧洲市场的增长。 苹果以 23% 的市场份额领先 2024 年 Q4 全球智能手机市场，三星以 16% 的份额位居第 二。 小米排名第三，出货量同比增长 5%，而 vivo 同比增长 13%，成为 2024 年 Q4 前五大品牌 中增长最快的品牌。 OPPO 在 2024 年 Q4 出货量同比下降 3%，但在中国、拉美和西欧市场表现良好。 在 5G 细分市场，苹果以 32% 的市场份额占据全球领先地位，三星以 16% 紧随其后。 在前五大品牌中，小米以 33% 的同比增长率成为 5G 领 ...

2024 年 Q4 全球智能手机市场总结 数据来源：Counterpoint Research 市场监测服务 全球智能手机市场份额 Q2 2023 - Q4 2024 尽管 2024 年 Q4 全球智能手机市场整体持平，但全年仍实现 4% 的增长，主要得益于加勒 比和拉美以及欧洲市场的增长。 苹果以 23% 的市场份额领先 2024 年 Q4 全球智能手机市场，三星以 16% 的份额位居第 二。 小米排名第三，出货量同比增长 5%，而 vivo 同比增长 13%，成为 2024 年 Q4 前五大品牌 中增长最快的品牌。 OPPO 在 2024 年 Q4 出货量同比下降 3%，但在中国、拉美和西欧市场表现良好。 在 5G 细分市场，苹果以 32% 的市场份额占据全球领先地位，三星以 16% 紧随其后。 在前五大品牌中，小米以 33% 的同比增长率成为 5G 领域增长最快的品牌，主要受中国、 印度和俄罗斯市场的强劲需求推动。 低成本 5G 机型的普及以及 GenAI 在中低价位段的渗透，将成为 2025 年需要关注的关键趋 势。 OPPO 自 Q3 2021 起包含 OnePlus 扫码跳转 阅读全文 Count ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q2 was $648 million, representing a 23% year-over-year increase and a 3% sequential increase [39] - Annual recurring revenue (ARR) grew 23% year-over-year to over $2.7 billion, with a net retention rate (NRR) improving to 115% [8][39] - Total calculated billings increased 18% year-over-year to $743 million, with unscheduled billings growing over 25% year-over-year [40] - Operating profit grew by 36%, leading to a 2 percentage point improvement in operating margin to nearly 22% [9][39] - Free cash flow margin reached a record of 22% [9] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Zero Trust Branch solution saw significant customer interest, with 57% of customers being new logo customers [17] - Data protection solutions experienced over 40% year-over-year growth in net new annual contract value (ACV) [19] - The number of customers with over $1 million in ARR grew by 25% year-over-year [17][41] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Geographic revenue distribution: Americas accounted for 54%, EMEA for 30%, and APJ for 16% [39] - The company ended Q2 with 620 customers generating over $1 million in ARR and 3,291 customers generating over $100,000 in ARR [41] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on the "Zero Trust Everywhere" initiative, aiming to triple the number of enterprises adopting this model within 18 months [14][36] - The strategy includes targeted campaigns to educate customers on transitioning from legacy security stacks to Zero Trust solutions [13][36] - The company is leveraging the upcoming hardware refresh cycle to promote its solutions, emphasizing cost savings and improved security [13][104] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that while there is ongoing scrutiny of large deals, the demand for cybersecurity solutions remains strong [104][110] - The company expects to achieve $3 billion or more in ARR by the end of the fiscal year, driven by strong demand and sales productivity [8][37] - Management highlighted the importance of partnerships with global system integrators (GSIs) in driving growth and closing deals [32][66] Other Important Information - The company is investing in AI solutions, with AI analytics driving strong growth and nearly doubling year-over-year [28][27] - The company has hired a new EVP of AI innovations to accelerate the development of AI solutions [29] Q&A Session Summary Question: How much of the business is coming from ZIA and Secure Web Gateway replacements versus broader platform products? - Management indicated that ZIA is often a starting point, but many customers are now adopting a broader platform that includes ZIA, ZPA, and CDx [52] Question: What proves that the go-to-market changes are making a difference? - Management cited the strength of the pipeline, double-digit growth in new ACV, and increased engagement with C-level executives as indicators of success [58] Question: Can you provide insight into the NRR improving to 115%? - Management noted that larger deals and upsells are contributing to the NRR, with expectations of continued growth in this area [75][76] Question: Can you elaborate on the 8-figure APAC government deal? - Management described it as a landmark deal focused on cybersecurity rather than ROI, with significant upsell opportunities in the government sector [81][83] Question: How is the company addressing the need for data classification? - Management explained that AI is being utilized for data classification, and the platform can work alongside other providers' classifications for policy enforcement [90][92] Question: What is the competitive landscape for Zero Trust solutions? - Management stated that competition primarily comes from legacy firewall vendors and that Zero Trust solutions eliminate the need for traditional security appliances [146]