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Futurum Tech Webcast Leading tech analysts from The Futurum Group share weekly deep dives on the latest tech news, new products and services, mergers, earnings, regulations, and more. The Futurum Tech Webcast will keep you current on what’s happening in the tech space — from startups to industry leaders, emerging tech, and what’s ahead for industries across the globe, along with interviews with tech industry leaders and experts. Subscribe now and stay connected to this exciting journey into the world of technology and the future of work. For more information, visit https://www.futurumgroup.com As a reminder, the Futurum Tech Webcast is intended as an informational webcast/podcast only. While publicly traded companies and equities are frequently discussed, the analysts on this show are not in any way offering financial or investment advice.
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5G Factor: AfO Woes, Cloud RAN Rising, & P5G for Airports
06/20/2024
5G Factor: AfO Woes, Cloud RAN Rising, & P5G for Airports
In this episode of The 5G Factor, our series that focuses on all things across the 5G ecosystem, we review key 5G ecosystem developments including Microsoft’s dramatic scale back of Azure for Operators (AfO) unit, Nokia and Dell strengthening their alliance to help accelerate Cloud RAN deployments, and Ericsson spotlight on how private 5G (P5G) can play integral role in streamlining airport operations. Our analytical review drilled down on: Microsoft Conducts Azure for Operators Purge. Microsoft reportedly cut as many as 1,500 jobs at its Azure for Operators and Mission Engineering units, as the move appears to have hit hard the teams responsible for developing network functions, moving on from its 2020 acquisitions of Metaswitch and Affirmed Networks. The move indicates that Microsoft will ultimately look to sell or phase out its Metaswitch and Affirmed-originated application portfolio assets. We explore the ramifications for Microsoft's key telecom rivals such as AWS and Alianza as well as how moving Microsoft’s focus on the infrastructure as a service (IaaS) side of the business boosts the likelihood that future engagements will look to combine applications from telco specialists such as Ericsson and Nokia with the Microsoft cloud. Nokia Dell Show AnyRAN Alliance Progress. Nokia’s AnyRAN partnership with Dell is now over a year in the making. Nokia’s anyRAN proposition is built to allow operators to flexibly deploy RAN functions using cloud-native containerized software on any cloud infrastructure including public, private or hybrid clouds. Nokia’s software-centric approach aligns with Dell's strengths in cloud data center solutions. Nokia and Dell have successfully completed an , alongside testing of the Cloud RAN management system. We assess why we see the alliance is ready to make tangible breakthroughs as the Nokia Cloud RAN solution is now ready for commercial deployments in H2 2024. Ericsson Views P5G as Antidote to Legacy Airline Ops. For many years now, airport communications have relied heavily on legacy systems, such as Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA), Project 25 (P25), and Digital Mobile Radio (DMR). While these systems provide basic voice communication, their limited bandwidth renders them unsatisfactory for meeting the burgeoning demand for data and video communications across airport environments – not good. Deploying and maintaining multiple parallel networks, including Wi-Fi networks, is a costly affair. Workers carrying multiple devices for various purposes face cumbersome workflows, and siloed systems and applications lead to operational inefficiencies. We review how firms like Streamwide and Airbus are providing solutions that support the co-existence of TETRA and cellular networks in airport settings, aiding the transition to modernized communication systems. This includes private 5G networks (P5G) that can provide a unified connectivity that works across applications and with existing connectivity like Wi-Fi, promising a future where airports can operate with enhanced efficiency and flexible connectivity for a streamlined travel experience.
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The Intersection of Martech and PLG (Product-Led Growth)
06/20/2024
The Intersection of Martech and PLG (Product-Led Growth)
On this episode of Marketing Art and Science, Host and CMO Advisor Lisa Martin is joined by CMO . Tune into this 30 min discussion, as they explore the symbiotic value of a product-led growth (PLG) strategy on sales and marketing, the dynamic blend of creativity and analytics in marketing at SingleStore, and the influence of AI and emerging technologies on the customer experience. Their discussion covers: Madhukar Kumar's career journey, transitioning from a journalist to a developer to a tech CMO. PLG strategies that tightly align sales and marketing and facilitate conversion of customers from freemium to enterprise models. The evolving landscape of MarTech and its impact on modern marketing strategies, including the integration of creativity and analytics. Insights into the use of AI, gen AI, and emerging technologies in marketing and their influence on the customer experience and key performance metrics.
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AI Democratization: Industrial AI Metaverse Solution - Futurum Tech Webcast
06/20/2024
AI Democratization: Industrial AI Metaverse Solution - Futurum Tech Webcast
On this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast, host David Nicholson welcomes , Founder at and , Technical Marketing Engineer at for a conversation on the democratization of AI through an industrial AI Metaverse solution. Their discussion covers: Insights into the creation and deployment of industrial AI Metaverse solutions. The collaborative efforts between Scalers AI and Dell Technologies in advancing AI technologies. The impact of AI Metaverse solutions on industry and society. Future trends and developments in AI democratization.
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Leverage Data to Enable ROI from AI - Enterprising Insights, Episode 28
06/20/2024
Leverage Data to Enable ROI from AI - Enterprising Insights, Episode 28
In this episode of Enterprising Insights, host Keith Kirkpatrick is joined by , VP and Principal Analyst at Moor Insights & Strategy, to discuss using data to enable ROI from AI deployments. The pair discuss this topic through the lens of several events they attended in recent weeks, including , , , and Databricks Summit. The two conclude the show, each contributing a Rave to the Rant and Rave segment.
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AI Democratization: CPU-Based AI for Healthcare - Futurum Tech Webcast
06/19/2024
AI Democratization: CPU-Based AI for Healthcare - Futurum Tech Webcast
On this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast, host David Nicholson is joined by , Marketing and Product Manager at and , Founder at to discuss the democratization of AI in healthcare, focusing on CPU-based solutions. Their discussion covers: The current state and future of AI in healthcare How Dell Technologies and Scalers AI are working towards democratizing AI Real-world applications and impacts of CPU-based AI in the healthcare sector Challenges and opportunities in the adoption of CPU-based AI technologies Strategies for scaling AI solutions in healthcare environments Learn more at and . Download our related report, , here.
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AI Democratization: CPU-Based AI for Retail - Futurum Tech Webcast
06/19/2024
AI Democratization: CPU-Based AI for Retail - Futurum Tech Webcast
On this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast, host David Nicholson is joined by and for a conversation on how CPU-based AI technologies are revolutionizing the retail sector. Their discussion covers: The current landscape of AI in the retail industry Benefits of CPU-based AI over other AI models Real-world applications of CPU-based AI in retail Challenges in implementing AI at scale in retail settings Future prospects of AI democratization in the retail sector
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Google Cloud AI Impact to Application Modernization | DevOps Dialogues: Insights & Innovations
06/18/2024
Google Cloud AI Impact to Application Modernization | DevOps Dialogues: Insights & Innovations
On this episode of DevOps Dialogues: Insights & Innovations, I am joined by serverless product management team lead at , , for a discussion on Google Cloud AI and the impacts on application modernization. Our conversation covers: The impact of Gen AI applications Refactoring all applications to leverage AI models Kubernetes to migrate to the Cloud, getting started with Cloud Run These topics reflect ongoing discussions, challenges, and innovations within the DevOps community.
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It's Showtime! NetApp, Broadcom, AWS, Splunk + Oracle's Cloud Announcements - Infrastructure Matters, Episode 44
06/18/2024
It's Showtime! NetApp, Broadcom, AWS, Splunk + Oracle's Cloud Announcements - Infrastructure Matters, Episode 44
In this episode of Infrastructure Matters, hosts Camberley Bates, Steve Dickens and Krista Macomber give the rundown on conferences and announcements from Broadcom Mainframe Analysts event, NetApp’s Analyst event, Splunk and AWS reinforce conferences, plus announcements from Oracle. Key topics include: NetApp Analyst Event: NetApp hosted an event in New York, celebrating their recent success and introducing their new "intelligent data infrastructure" positioning covering their focus on unified storage, managing data across hybrid environments seamlessly advancements in AI and data management. Broadcom Mainframe Analyst Event: Broadcom demonstrated their continued investment and growth in mainframe software, including new capabilities such as Watchtower and their investment in the "vitality program" focused on training and hiring non-traditional candidates for high-paying system programming roles. AWS reInforce: This AWS event focused on cloud security, highlighted AWS's efforts to enhance their security infrastructure and customer tools, including AI models and new security features. Splunk Acquisition by Cisco: Splunk, recently acquired by Cisco, showcased their commitment to innovation and integration within Cisco's ecosystem and maintaining innovation momentum while integrating with Cisco's existing technologies like AppDynamics and Thousand Eyes. Oracle Cloud and Google: Oracle & Google announce collaborating to provide customers with interoperability between their respective cloud platforms.
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AI Democratization: Scalable Heterogeneous AI Inferencing - Futurum Tech Webcast
06/18/2024
AI Democratization: Scalable Heterogeneous AI Inferencing - Futurum Tech Webcast
On this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast, host David Nicholson welcomes , Senior Principal Engineer at and , Founder at for a conversation on the democratization of AI, focusing on the scalability and versatility of heterogeneous AI inferencing. Their discussion covers: The current trends and challenges in AI democratization and how companies are navigating these waters How Dell Technologies and Scalers AI are advancing the field of AI inferencing with innovative solutions The importance of scalable and heterogeneous AI systems in unlocking new opportunities and applications Best practices for implementing AI technologies in various sectors Predictions for the future of AI development and its impact on industries Learn more at and . Download our related report, , here.
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Democratizing AI Infrastructure - Futurum Tech Webcast
06/17/2024
Democratizing AI Infrastructure - Futurum Tech Webcast
On this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast, we are joined by ' and 's . Host, , Chief Research Officer at The Futurum Group, delves into a conversation on how these leaders are leveraging their expertise and organizational capabilities to democratize AI infrastructure. Their discussion covers: The current state and challenges of AI infrastructure Strategies for making AI accessible to a broader audience Innovative solutions from Dell Technologies and Scalers AI to support AI democratization The impact of democratized AI on various industries Future trends in AI infrastructure and democratization
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AI Democratization: Scale Out Generative AI Platforms - Futurum Tech Webcast
06/17/2024
AI Democratization: Scale Out Generative AI Platforms - Futurum Tech Webcast
On this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast, host David Nicholson welcomes , Senior Principal Engineer at and , Founder at for a conversation on the democratization and scaling out of generative AI platforms. Our discussion covers: The current state of generative AI technology and its accessibility Strategies for scaling out generative AI platforms to support widespread adoption Challenges and solutions in making AI tools more available to non-experts Insights into future directions for AI democratization and its impact on various industries Collaboration between Dell Technologies and Scalers AI to promote AI accessibility
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Enterprising Insights, Episode 27 - Contact Center New Product News
06/14/2024
Enterprising Insights, Episode 27 - Contact Center New Product News
In this episode of Enterprising Insights, host Keith Kirkpatrick discusses recent contact center product announcements, focusing specifically on news from Microsoft Dynamics 365 Contact Center and Cisco’s Webex Contact Center. He then concludes the show with the Rant or Rave segment, focusing on a contact center snafu.
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Cybersecurity Best Practices - A Conversation with Doug Shepherd at Tanium Converge
06/07/2024
Cybersecurity Best Practices - A Conversation with Doug Shepherd at Tanium Converge
On this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast, host Shira Rubinoff is joined by 's , Senior Director Offensive Security, for a conversation on the key insights and takeaways from . Their discussion covers: The evolving landscape of cybersecurity challenges faced by organizations today Strategic insights into offensive security measures Best practices for organizations to enhance their cybersecurity posture The role of collaboration and knowledge sharing in advancing cybersecurity defenses Future trends and predictions in cybersecurity Learn more at .
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Tanium's Melissa Bishoping Talks Endpoint Security and Insights from Tanium Converge
06/07/2024
Tanium's Melissa Bishoping Talks Endpoint Security and Insights from Tanium Converge
On this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast, host Shira Rubinoff is joined by Melissa Bishoping, Director, Endpoint Security Research for a conversation on the latest cybersecurity trends and insights from the Tanium Converge Conference. Their discussion covers: The evolving landscape of endpoint security and the challenges organizations face Key takeaways from the Tanium Converge Conference, including emerging cybersecurity technologies Strategies for enhancing organizational security posture in the wake of increasing cyber threats The role of endpoint management in securing the remote workforce Insights into future cybersecurity trends and directions in endpoint security research Learn more at .
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Insights from Tanium's Converge Conference with Chris Haley - Futurum Tech Webcast
06/07/2024
Insights from Tanium's Converge Conference with Chris Haley - Futurum Tech Webcast
On this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast, host Shira Rubinoff is joined by Head of Global Platform for a conversation on the key takeaways from 's Converge Conference, and how cybersecurity practices are evolving within the legal sector. Their discussion covers: The main themes and insights from Tanium's Converge Conference The role of cybersecurity in modern legal practices Challenges and solutions for implementing robust cybersecurity measures in the legal sector The evolution of legal sector's approach to data protection and privacy Future trends in cybersecurity within the legal industry Learn more at .
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5G Factor: Rural, P5G, AI, and Security Wax
06/06/2024
5G Factor: Rural, P5G, AI, and Security Wax
In this episode of The 5G Factor, our series that focuses on all things across the 5G ecosystem, we review key 5G ecosystem developments including T-Mobile’s $4.4 billion acquisition of UScellular’s wireless operations, NVIDIA kicking P5G tires, AI-RAN Alliance considerations, and what Fortinet’s cybersecurity portfolio brings to wireless/mobility environments. Our analytical review drilled down on: T-Mobile Acquires UScellular Wireless Operations: Good News for Rural Users. T-Mobile will for the assets being acquired from UScellular in the transaction that combines cash and up to $2.0 billion in debt to be assumed by T-Mobile. Upon closing, T-Mobile’s 5G network will expand to serve UScellular customers, especially those in underserved rural areas, by moving from a roaming experience outside of the UScellular coverage areas to nationwide access. We explore why the additional capacity and coverage generated by the combination of T-Mobile/UScellular spectrum and wireless assets and capabilities can stimulate competition for wireless services across rural areas, particularly in relation to Verizon and AT&T service offerings as well as help reduce the digital divide. Private 5G Momentum: NVIDIA Kicks Tires and AI Considerations. NVIDIA received approval from the FCC to build a private 5G SA network at its Santa Clara, CA HQ to test its implementation with unnamed O-RAN vendors. The move follows high-profile organizations such as Tesla, John Deere, Lufthansa Technik, and NEC elevating their respective private 5G (P5G) commitments as P5G installations worldwide have passed the 2K threshold. We delve into the recent progress in the P5G market and how NVIDIA’s interest in P5G coincides with its 5G ecosystem initiatives including as a major backer of the and the development of the Grace Hopper chip to support new AI applications at the edge plus in RAN software. Fortinet Brings Secure by Design Assurance to Wireless. Fortinet recently spotlighted its long-standing commitment to responsible radical transparency as an developed by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). CISA’s latest initiative strongly aligns to Fortinet’s existing product development processes already based on Secure by Design and Secure by Default principles. Fortinet is committed to adhering to robust product security scrutiny at all stages of the product development lifecycle, helping to ensure that security is designed into each product from inception all the way through to end of life, which we view as an important differentiator. We examine how the Fortinet platform combines unified SASE, security operations, and secure networking that protect the entire attack surface alongside integration ease with existing infrastructure plus our key takeaways from presentations.
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Earnings Roundup and More on Sovereign Cloud - Infrastructure Matters, Episode 43
06/06/2024
Earnings Roundup and More on Sovereign Cloud - Infrastructure Matters, Episode 43
In this episode of Infrastructure Matters, hosts Steven Dickens, Camberley Bates and Krista Macomber discuss earnings performance from a variety of companies, as well as ongoing investments in sovereign clouds. Key Points: Coverage of earnings performance from: Elastic Lenovo MongoDB NetApp Pure Storage Oracle Cloud Infrastructure’s expansion into Morocco
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Ash Parikh on the Evolution of the CMO role and the Influence of Tech on Marketing Management Style
06/05/2024
Ash Parikh on the Evolution of the CMO role and the Influence of Tech on Marketing Management Style
On this episode of Marketing Art and Science, host Lisa Martin is joined by CMO, . Tune into this 30 min discussion, as they explore the evolution of the buyer’s journey, how marketing leadership styles and strategies change based on the company’s growth status, the use of MarTech at , and uncover the intricate balance between art and science in driving revenue. Their discussion covers: Evolution of the CMO role and how technology has influenced the management style of modern CMOs Marketing Management Styles: Examining Ash Parikh's approach to transforming and modernizing marketing at mid-size public and late-stage pre-IPO companies, and how management styles must adapt across different company stages. Martech in Action: Exploring Ash Parikh's utilization of marketing technology, including AI, automation, and IoT, to create personas, launch campaigns, align sales and marketing, and drive ROI. Emerging Tech and Future Trends: The impact of AI, gen AI, IoT, and 5G on the customer journey, as well as Ash Parikh's insights on leveraging emerging technologies for customer-oriented outcomes and influencing key metrics.
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Blockchain Evolution: Emerging Technologies in Banking - The Main Scoop
06/05/2024
Blockchain Evolution: Emerging Technologies in Banking - The Main Scoop
On this episode of The Main Scoop, we are joined by , Global Head of Blockchain Sales and Operations for a conversation on the transformative potential of Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) in the banking sector. Hosted by and , this episode dives deep into the interplay between traditional banking systems, emerging technologies, and the digital transformation journey of the banking industry.
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Practical, High Availability Strategies for Regulated Industries - Futurum Tech Webcast
06/05/2024
Practical, High Availability Strategies for Regulated Industries - Futurum Tech Webcast
On this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast, hosts Randy Kerns and Krista Macomber are joined by Technical Evangelist , for a conversation on the importance of high availability solutions for regulated industries such as financial services. Their discussion covers: The complexity and criticality of ensuring uptime for applications and data in regulated industries Exploring high availability (HA) options for regulated industries, including financial services, with a focus on cost and performance considerations An introduction to SIOS DataKeeper as a solution for high availability needs
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Beyond the 'Regular' IT Route: What's Drawing New Technologists to the Mainframe? - The Main Scoop
06/04/2024
Beyond the 'Regular' IT Route: What's Drawing New Technologists to the Mainframe? - The Main Scoop
On this episode of The Main Scoop, hosts and are joined by 's , Director, Mainframe Education, Vitality Residency Program, for a conversation on the allure of the mainframe for new technologists and the critical role of workforce resiliency. Are Greg Lotko and Daniel Newman ready to give up their Main Scoop host positions? Well ... maybe not permanently. In this unique episode, Lauren Valenti takes over as host to discuss mainframe workforce development with two up-and-coming mainframers - Adia Sakura-Lemessy and Liam Glynn. Learn about their career goals, advice for other new technologists, their pathway to the mainframe, and more. It was a great conversation and one you don’t want to miss. Like what you’ve heard? Check out all , and so you never miss an episode of The Main Scoop™ series.
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Intersection of DevOps, Platform Engineering, and SREs | DevOps Dialogues: Insights & Innovations
06/03/2024
Intersection of DevOps, Platform Engineering, and SREs | DevOps Dialogues: Insights & Innovations
On this episode of DevOps Dialogues: Insights & Innovations, I am joined by CTO Advisor and Signal65 Analyst, Alastair Cooke, for a discussion on the Intersection of DevOps, Platform Engineering, and SREs Our conversations cover: DevOps for Continuous Evolution Platform Engineering Orchestrating Infrastructure for Innovation Site Reliability Engineers Are Bridging the Gap The Importance of Each Practice Area These topics reflect ongoing discussions, challenges, and innovations within the DevOps community.
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Navigating AI: Enterprise Challenges and Hybrid Solutions - Infrastructure Matters
05/30/2024
Navigating AI: Enterprise Challenges and Hybrid Solutions - Infrastructure Matters
On this episode of the Infrastructure Matters, host Keith Townsend is joined by 's , Global Head of AI Product for a conversation on exploring the complex landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) in the enterprise domain, with a focus on the challenges organizations face and the emergence of hybrid AI solutions as a viable approach. Their discussion covers: The current state of AI adoption in enterprises and the primary obstacles they encounter The evolution and importance of hybrid AI solutions in addressing enterprise needs Insights into how organizations can effectively navigate the integration of AI technologies Strategies for enterprises to maximize the value of AI investments Future trends in AI development and how they might influence enterprise strategies
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Enterprising Insights, Episode 26 - Epicor Insights and Salesforce Connections
05/30/2024
Enterprising Insights, Episode 26 - Epicor Insights and Salesforce Connections
In this episode of Enterprising Insights, host Keith Kirkpatrick discusses two conferences he attended during the week, Epicor Insights and Salesforce Connections. Kirkpatrick talks about the key news from each event, new product announcements, and provides his take on each event. He then closes out the show with the Rant or Rave segment, focusing on a particular galling CX experience that saw a failure with applications, training, and the ability to show empathy.
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Thinking About AI - Dell, IBM and Nutanix Round Up - Infrastructure Matters, Episode 42
05/28/2024
Thinking About AI - Dell, IBM and Nutanix Round Up - Infrastructure Matters, Episode 42
In this episode of Infrastructure Matters, Steven Dickens and Camberley Bates discuss their experiences at various industry events, including Dell, IBM, Nutanix, and Lenovo earnings announcements. They highlight major announcements and key trends, particularly focusing on AI and multicloud. Dell emphasized their AI Factory and PowerStore updates, while IBM focused on hybrid cloud and AI developments through watsonx and AWS partnerships. Nutanix's collaboration with Dell and Lenovo's strong non-PC revenue growth were also discussed. Key Points: Dell Event Highlights: Major focus on AI, with the introduction of the AI Factory and significant updates to PowerStore. IBM Think Conference: Emphasis on hybrid cloud and AI, featuring developments in watsonx and partnerships with AWS. Nutanix and Dell Partnership: Integration of PowerFlex with Nutanix's AHV virtualization offering for scalable solutions. Lenovo Earnings Report: Strong growth in non-PC revenue and expansion in data center and AI solutions. Overall Industry Trends: Shift from AI proof-of-concepts to production deployments and infrastructure focus to support AI workloads and multicloud environments.
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5G Factor: 5G Ecosystem Adjusting
05/28/2024
5G Factor: 5G Ecosystem Adjusting
In this episode of The 5G Factor, our series that focuses on all things across the 5G ecosystem, we review recent adjustments by key players throughout the 5G ecosystem including Verizon Business’ debut in the neutral host network segment, Dell and Ericsson commercially debuting Ericsson Cloud RAN software on Dell PowerEdge servers to spur telco cloud journeys, and how Red Hat’s open source approach is making inroads across telco hybrid cloud and Open RAN environments. Our analytical review drilled down on: Verizon’s First Neutral Host Deal with Cummins. Verizon created a 5G ecosystem stir in announcing its debut neutral host private 5G deal with Cummins Inc., a manufacturer of heavy-duty truck engines. Cummins is tapping Verizon as the technical lead and anchor tenant for a combo network to be deployed at its Jamestown engine plant in Lakewood, New York. Verizon will collaborate with Ericsson to implement the neutral host model using Verizon's C-band and mmWave spectrum bands, plus support for 3.5GHz CBRS connections. The move follows T-Mobile already tossing its hat into the neutral host arena with suppliers such as Celona certified on its 4G-based neutral host system within T-Mobile’s “Bring Your Own Coverage 2.0” (BYOC 2.0) program that has the property owner financing and hosting the neutral site. We delve into how the neutral host model can deliver benefits like ensuring all users, such as employees, get the same level of signal across all carriers, vital to making sure emergency calls inside or outside the facility are received as well as the prospects that other operators will warm to Verizon acting as the “neutral” anchor tenant at such sites. Dell and Ericsson Target Stimulating Telco Cloud Journeys. At Dell Tech World 2024, Dell and Ericsson announced they have bolstered their partnership to push telco cloud transformation journeys forward. To help make this happen, the duo is commercially debuting Ericsson Cloud RAN software on Dell PowerEdge servers underpinned by continuous testing and lifecycle management plus joint services that offer telcos integrated network infrastructure support. They are working together to cultivate customized cloud network transformation journeys and provide guidance on network structures and operational frameworks that minimize the deployment risks across open, heterogeneous vendor environments. We assess the potential impact of the alliance on the 5G market including how Dell’s AI Factory solutions can ultimately play a key role in stimulating telco cloud journeys including the acceleration of Cloud RAN implementations. Red Hat Seeks to Reduce Complexity Through Open Source Principles. Red Hat is focused on using open source principles to help telcos improve their business outcomes by reducing complexity with open source underpinning Red Hat’s pre-integrated platform approach that includes orchestrating 5G automation, hybrid cloud, AI, and edge computing capabilities. Specifically, Red Hat offers a unified cloud-native application platform that spans the telco’s network from core to edge. To that end, Red Hat has integrated Ericsson Cloud RAN with Red Hat OpenShift to provide telcos more flexibility in choosing a cloud platform. The move comes after . We assess the practical outcomes of Red Hat’s portfolio development and marketing strategy as shown by its collaboration with telco organizations such as , , , , and an array of others to help accelerate cloud-native network deployments within multi-vendor environments including progress working with Nokia’s anyRAN framework as well as Mavenir’s Open RAN solutions in the Vodafone Idea network.
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Accelerating Application Modernization with AveriSource - Infrastructure Matters
05/24/2024
Accelerating Application Modernization with AveriSource - Infrastructure Matters
On this episode of the Infrastructure Matters, host Steven Dickens is joined by 's , Head of Product for a conversation on how AveriSource is innovating in the realm of mainframe modernization. Our discussion covers: An overview of AveriSource as a new entrant in the mainframe modernization space A deep dive into AveriSource's solution model and its unique approach Innovations AveriSource is bringing to the user interface (UI) space The role of AI in AveriSource's strategy and offerings Key trends from clients regarding mainframe modernization and how to engage with AveriSource
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CMO Eric Herzog on The Art & Science of The Sales-Marketing Relationship
05/22/2024
CMO Eric Herzog on The Art & Science of The Sales-Marketing Relationship
On this episode of Marketing Art and Science, I am joined by Infinidat’s CMO, Eric Herzog, for a lively conversation on marketing and business as a team sport, the symbiotic value of a strong sales-marketing relationship, and what Eric believes is the true art of marketing. Our discussion covers: An introduction to charismatic CMO Eric Herzog and how marketing is enabling Infinidat's mission to become the standard in enterprise storage How Eric’s integrated marketing organization fits in to Infinidat’s corporate strategy How the Infinidat customer journey progresses through its MarTech stack The criticality of having purpose when leveraging AI
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Enterprising Insights, Episode 25 - Low Code Development, Skills Development, AI Safety, and AI Optimization
05/20/2024
Enterprising Insights, Episode 25 - Low Code Development, Skills Development, AI Safety, and AI Optimization
In this episode of Enterprising Insights, host Keith Kirkpatrick discusses news from the world of enterprise applications, HR, and AI. He focuses on the growing use of no-code/low-code development platforms, the focus on enterprise skills development, the use of AI guardrails within a CRM, and discusses how AI can be used to optimize digital customer experiences. He then provides a Rave during his Rant or Rave segment, praising vendors’ increasing willingness to focus on time to value as a key messaging point, eschewing the endless focus on feature sets.
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Elevating Mainframe Modernization: Rocket Software's AMC (formerly part of Micro Focus) Acquisition and Seamless Cloud Transition - Infrastructure Matters
05/20/2024
Elevating Mainframe Modernization: Rocket Software's AMC (formerly part of Micro Focus) Acquisition and Seamless Cloud Transition - Infrastructure Matters
On this episode of the Infrastructure Matters, host Steven Dickens is joined by Rocket Software's Phil Buckellew, President of Infrastructure Modernization and Neil Fowler, Senior Vice President of Hybrid Cloud Engineering to discuss the recent acquisition of AMC (formerly part of Micro Focus) and the seamless transition of mainframe modernization to cloud environments. The conversation includes insights into the future of mainframe technologies and Rocket Software's strategic direction. Our discussion covers: The critical importance of mainframe modernization and the new capabilities Rocket Software gains from the AMC acquisition. An overview of the products included in the AMC acquisition and what they mean for mainframe customers. The benefits businesses can expect when modernizing their mainframes, particularly through cloud integration. Insight into Rocket Software's promise for modernization without disruption, and what this process entails for their customers.
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