Futurum Tech Webcast

An Assessment of Key Eco-Initiatives across the 5G-IoT Ecosystem Including Rogers Smart Energy Management solution, AT&T's CCI, and Orange's Sophie Germain In this episode of The 5G Factor, our series that focuses on all things 5G, the IoT, and the ecosystem as a whole, Ron Westfall is joined by my colleague and fellow analyst, Todd R. Weiss, for a look at the top 5G developments and what's going on that caught our eye including Rogers Business using IoT to bolster customer sustainability missions on a strategic level, AT&T highlighting the impact of connectivity and the role of its Connected Climate Initiative (CCI) on climate tech innovation, and Orange launching the Sophie Germain vessel to advance sustainable and efficient global connectivity. Their conversation focused on: Roger Business IoT Supports Three-Ways to Boost Operations Sustainability. AT&T Spotlights Connectivity Impact on Climate Tech Innovation. Orange Launches New Sophie Germain Vessel to Advance Sustainable Global Connectivity.

On this episode of The AI Moment, we explore what's going on with AI chips, the pros and cons to RAG and fine-tuning to make LLMs better and how the Allen Institute for AI has dropped a tool which makes them an Adult in the AI Rumpus Room The discussion covers: Key Trends in Generative AI: New chips, NVIDIA's GH200 Grace Hopper, Microsoft's Azure Maia AI Accelerator and Intel's Gaudi 2 are showing the potential for significant gains in performance and efficiency, which means lower AI compute costs. Practices for making AI models better – RAG is the new rage, but fine-tuning gets a boost from SLoRA. Vectara's hallucination measuring tool, Hugging Face's LLMs as a Judge Adults in the AI Rumpus Room: The Allen Institute for AI (AI2) recently published research that lays out the challenges of having bad data sets feed AI models. They have developed a framework to address it called What's In My Big Data? (WIMBD) Watch the video below, and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel, so you never miss an episode.

On this episode of the Experience Unveiled I am joined by SAP SuccessFactors Chief Scientist, Dr. Autumn Krauss for a conversation on employee experience, including how the view of EX has evolved and thoughts on its evolution. Our discussion covers: How the SAP SuccessFactors Growth & Insights team supports growth opportunities for SAP SuccessFactors How SAP SuccessFactors is reimagining the learning experience for employees How employee experience has evolved over time and what prompted the evolution Employee experience in 2023 and what's next For more information, visit the SAP Growth and Insights HR Research Library, referenced in this episode.

On this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast - Interview Series, I am joined by Rubrik's Steve Stone, Head of Rubrik Zero Labs for a conversation on data security, understanding what role AI plays in data protection, and the importance of data visibility. Our discussion covers: An introduction from Steve Stone as Head of Rubrik Zero Labs and a brief background on how Rubrik Zero Labs came to be The role AI plays in data growth How organizations are keeping up with data protection and the importance of data visibility Key strategies and recommendations cybersecurity leaders can take from Rubrik Zero Labs' new report

On this episode of The AI Moment, we explore why Qualcomm could be the key to on-device AI and how Microsoft, which has developed best practices-level AI safety policies and a separately an insightful blueprint for approaching enterprise AI, continues to show they are an Adult in the AI Rumpus Room The discussion covers: Adults in the AI Rumpus Room: In two separate initiatives, Microsoft continues to show their leadership in the responsible use of AI. Microsoft has developed best practices-level AI safety policies and a separately an insightful blueprint for approaching enterprise AI. Download Microsoft's Building a Foundation for AI Success: A Leader's Guide A company we like doing AI: Qualcomm has just flexed some significant compute muscle and could be poised to be a key player in making on-device AI a massive success.

On this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast - Interview Series, I am joined by Eric Herzog, CMO for Infinidat for a conversation on Infinidat's new solutions and other recent announcements. Our discussion covers: A look into Infinidat's SSA Express Software's extended capabilities How Infinidat has doubled the capacity of SSA II The real magic behind the InfuzeOS operating system A deep dive into how Infinidat is helping customers of all sizes meet their capacity needs. To learn more about the latest announcements, check out the press release here. Watch the video below, and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel, so you never miss an episode.

On this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast – Interview Series, host Daniel Newman welcomes Sameer Verma, Head of Product at Microsoft for a conversation on the launch of new Copilot and demand planning capabilities in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. They discuss how organizations can empower their employees with natural language-based conversational help, enhanced inventory visibilities, and improved accuracy, all with a more flexible, simplified, and intuitive user experience. Their discussion covers: The current state of supply chains in a post-covid world and how the new state of work impacts how companies transform their supply chains to meet customers' needs and keep employees happy Microsoft's lessons from investments made in the past year and what future investments in Copilot might bring An overview of the new demand planning capabilities and the role of Copilot within Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management How companies with "best-of-breed" demand planning systems today can benefit from the new demand planning capabilities in Dynamics 365

On this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast – Interview Series, host Daniel Newman welcomes Mandar Paralkar, Global VP, Life Sciences & Healthcare at SAP and Sandra Garitonandia, Industry Principal for Life Sciences at Vistex EMEA, for a conversation on digital transformation and the role of technology in navigating the future of Life Sciences and Healthcare. Their discussion covers: The key areas within life sciences companies where digital transformation is a priority, and why these areas are being targeted for transformation Successful approaches, strategies, and best practices that Life Sciences companies are adopting to optimize their revenue streams The impact of the size of a company, in terms of revenue and number of employees, on the approach to digital transformation How technology partners, like SAP and Vistex, are supporting life sciences organizations in their digital transformation journeys Insights into how digital transformation is helping life sciences organizations meet sustainability goals, especially in terms of reducing environmental impact Learn more about SAP and Vistex innovative solutions for the life science industry here.

In this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast, host Steven Dickens welcomes Neil Fowler, SVP, Software Engineering Development at OpenText, to explore the challenges and opportunities in modernizing mainframe systems. They emphasize the importance of flexibility and choice in the modernization journey, catering to an organization's specific needs and objectives. The conversation touches on the significance of application modernization, the role of skills in this transformation, and the real-world success stories of organizations like AG Insurance. Overall, the paper they discuss provides a comprehensive overview and practical insights for those considering mainframe modernization. Their discussion covers: The multifaceted journey of Mainframe modernization, with flexibility and choice being crucial factors How application modernization plays a pivotal role in adapting mainframe systems to meet evolving business needs Why addressing the skills gap in mainframe development is essential, and the significant opportunity for the next generation of developers Real-world case studies, such as AG Insurance in Belgium, highlighting the benefits and challenges of modernization, providing valuable insights for organizations embarking on a similar path

In this episode of The 5G Factor, we focus on what is driving the swift worldwide expansion of 5G services and what next steps are critical for the 5G ecosystem to fulfill its overall potential. We identify the key steps as including understanding 5G Advanced and why it defines the next major phase of 5G, why accelerating the transition to the 5G Standalone (SA) network architecture is essential, and the impact of disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and edge computing on significantly improving 5G capabilities. Joining host Ron Westfall is Durga Malladi, SVP & GM, Technology Planning & Edge Solutions, Qualcomm. Their conversation examines the following key topics: Why CSPs need to accelerate their transition to 5G SA network architectures to assure that the mobile ecosystem is fully prepared for 5G Advanced. How 5G SA enables new differentiated services that can generate revenue streams through capabilities such as network slicing and ultra-reliable low latency communications (URLLC) as well as realizing major cost savings by moving away from maintaining 5G and LTE/4G core networks. Only devices in 5G SA mode support new performance enhancements such as power saving features and spectrum aggregation. Where 5G SA is already delivering benefits to CSP networks in key markets such as China and India (Jio). The impact of today's disruptive technologies, such as AI/ML and edge computing, on driving 5G connectivity improvements in key areas such as better speeds, location accuracy, coverage, link robustness, and mobility. How the 5G network can play a vital role in assuring that CSPs meet their sustainability and ESG objectives.

On this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast – Interview Series, host Steven Dickens welcomes Nick Delis, Senior Vice President - International and Strategic Sales for Five9, to discuss trends in Customer Experience (CX) including the adoption of AI and automation. While AI is a buzzword worldwide, its implementation differs by region. Delis stresses the importance of empathy in customer interactions and how technology, like generative AI, can enhance human conversations. The conversation also touches on the advantages of nimble, cloud-native companies over legacy players and the need for consolidation of data for better personalization. Their discussion covers: Key trends such as AI and automation in global CX, and how adoption rates vary How different regions are at different stages of adopting technology, with some transitioning to cloud solutions and others embracing AI for self-service Empathy remaining crucial in customer interactions, with technology like generative AI enhancing human conversations How nimble, cloud-native companies have an advantage over legacy players in adopting new technology and that consolidation of data is essential for better personalization in CX A look at the anticipated trends in 2024, including interactive virtual agents, agent empowerment, and advanced AI tools for data analysis to provide personalized experiences

In this episode of Infrastructure Matters, hosts Camberley Bates and Krista Macomber discuss recent developments in the tech industry, focusing on Commvault's earnings and strategic business movements, especially regarding their SaaS division, Metallic. They highlight Metallic's impressive 77% year-over-year growth, signaling strong market demand for cloud-based services. The conversation also touches on Nutanix's evolution and their strategy to increase their market presence against VMware, including a new partnership with Cisco and developments in container infrastructure and data services. Lastly, they cover Catalogic's new self-hosted option for CloudCasa, offering more flexibility for industries with stringent data privacy and sovereignty requirements. Key highlights include: Commvault's SaaS division, Metallic, showed a 77% increase in revenue, indicating a robust demand for cloud services. Nutanix is positioning itself to challenge VMware more directly, with a focus on hyperconverged and hybrid cloud infrastructure, as well as container infrastructure. Catalogic announced a self-hosted option for CloudCasa, catering to industries that cannot fully utilize public cloud offerings due to data privacy and sovereignty laws. AWS's EC2 Capacity Blocks model provides a flexible and efficient means for businesses to access high-performance GPUs, especially beneficial for short-term, intensive AI and ML projects. You can watch the video of our conversation below, and be sure to visit our YouTube Channel and subscribe so you don't miss an episode.

On this episode of the Futurum Live! From the Show Floor, The Futurum Group's Camberley Bates is joined by Nutanix's Aaron Delp, Cloud Native & AI Marketing and Luke Congdon, Sr. Director Product Management during KubeCon Chicago for a conversation on how Nutanix is delivering simplified Kubernetes and AI-anywhere solutions with Nutanix GPT-in-a-Box. Their discussion covers: What Nutanix has done to bring its solutions to the Kubernetes market How the Nutanix Cloud Platform simplifies operations for cloud-native and AI applications, supporting most of the major Kubernetes distributions A closer look at Nutanix GPT-in-a-Box, and how it encourages customers to bring their own model and their own data to create generative AI applications How Nutanix's AI solutions approach data privacy as a driver of on-premise AI deployments You can learn more about Nutanix Cloud Native Solutions or Nutanix AI Solutions, on the Nunatix website.

In this episode of The 5G Factor, our series that focuses on all things 5G, the IoT, and the ecosystem as a whole, Ron Westfall is joined by colleague and fellow analyst, Todd R. Weiss, for a look at the top 5G developments and what's going on that caught their eye consisting of new progress across the 5G and IoT ecosystem, including Nokia's new Global Traffic 2030 report and Technology Strategy 2030 vision, Juniper Networks' O-RAN SMO and partnership moves, and Cisco's IoT cybersecurity stand. Highlights include: Nokia 2030 Vision Juniper O-RAN SMO Aimed at Solving 5G Complexity Cisco's Proactive Stance on Labels for Consumer IoT Devices

Leading businesses know connecting with customers is more than delivering products, services, and technology. It's about nurturing and growing relationships by consistently delivering experiences that meet or exceed customer expectations. Tune in for this episode of The Main Scoop™ to hear from Iain McCorquodale, Global Head of Core Solutions at NatWest, as he joins Daniel Newman and Greg Lotko to discuss how Natwest approaches relationship banking to increase customer loyalty and create a competitive advantage. It was a great conversation and one you don't want to miss. Like what you've heard? Check out all our past episodes here, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode of The Main Scoop™ series.

In this episode of Enterprising Insights, Sherril Hanson, Senior Analyst at The Futurum Group, joins host Keith Kirkpatrick, Research Director, Enterprise Applications, at The Futurum Group, for a conversation about leveraging technology platforms to deliver excellent customer experiences, focusing specifically on contact center as-a-service offerings, the importance of omnichannel engagement capabilities, mobile applications, and generative AI. We'll also cover some recent news and newsmakers in the customer experience software market. Finally, we'll close out the show with our "Rant or Rave" segment, where we pick one item in the market, and we'll either champion or criticize it. You can watch the video here and subscribe to our YouTube channel if you've not yet done so.

On this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast – Interview Series, host Daniel Newman welcomes IBM's Roger Premo, General Manager, Corporate Strategy and Ventures for a conversation on the company's launch of the IBM Enterprise AI Venture fund. Their discussion covers: The importance of the current moment in time with regard to AI An overview of IBM Ventures and how the company has prioritized investments in AI and generative AI The launch of the IBM Enterprise AI Venture Fund – a $500M fund the company plans to invest in a range of AI companies IBM's investment strategy for the fund, how it partners with companies, and how this fund will help build its communities For more information, visit the IBM Ventures site here, and see the full press release on the IBM website.

In this episode of Infrastructure Matters, hosts Camberley Bates, Steven Dickens and Krista Macomber provide an earnings and events season recap and discuss various topics related to the IT landscape. Key highlights include: Major announcements and data in the hybrid cloud NetApp's Insight event in Las Vegas and announcements on AI, data security, and modern data architecture Lenovo Tech World and the focus on AI and edge devices Review of recent earnings reports from AWS, Google, and Microsoft, highlighting the growth in cloud services Plus a deep dive into data in a hybrid cloud environment, emphasizing the importance of data preparation and curation for AI applications.

In this episode of Enterprising Insights, Krista Macomber, Senior Analyst at The Futurum Group, joins host Keith Kirkpatrick, Research Director, Enterprise Applications, at The Futurum Group, for a conversation about enterprise cybersecurity, focusing on the current threats to organizations, how AI is changing the threat landscape, and best practices for organizations to harden their defenses. We'll also cover some recent news and newsmakers in the enterprise software market. Finally, we'll close out the show with our "Rant or Rave" segment, where we pick one item in the market, and we'll either champion or criticize it.

In this episode of Infrastructure Matters, hosts Steven Dickens and Krista Macomber discuss various topics related to the IT landscape. Key highlights include: Veeam's announcement of the second half of the 2023 update to the Veeam data platform, which includes new features such as machine learning-based anomaly detection for ransomware recovery. Druva's announcement of a natural language chatbot-type feature for its data protection platform. SiFive's launch of a new risk five set of processes, the P870 and the X390, really focusing in on AR/VR, what's going on with high capacity AI. Qualcomm's announcement of new RISC-V chips. Qualinx's Series A raise to bring new custom silicon to market. Potential industries and use cases for custom silicon in the future, such as autonomous vehicles, edge AI, and smart retail.

In this Futurum Tech Webcast sponsored by HPE, Steven Dickens and Krista Macomber discuss their collaborative research brief on HPE's compute resources, specifically focusing on the ProLiant server line. They examine the challenges facing IT teams, such as staffing limitations and growing cybersecurity threats, and discuss how HPE's solutions, including their 11th generation ProLiant servers and GreenLake for compute, aim to tackle these issues. Steven and Krista highlight the importance of staying current in hardware to maximize operational performance and security, and emphasize the flexibility offered by HPE's consumption-based models to meet varying needs, such as AI and data-intensive workloads. They conclude by recommending immediate action for updating server infrastructure to benefit from these advancements. Their discussion covers: Critical challenges like staffing, cyber threats, and infrastructure sprawl faced by IT teams The importance of HPE's GreenLake for compute and 11th gen ProLiant servers in addressing these challenges The flexibility of HPE's solutions for varying workload requirements, including AI and data-intensive tasks The necessity for immediate action to update server infrastructure for enhanced security, operational efficiency, and cost management is highlighted

In this episode of The 5G Factor, our series that focuses on all things 5G, the IoT, and the ecosystem as a whole, Ron Westfall is joined by colleague and fellow analyst Olivier Blanchard for a look at the top 5G developments and what's going on that caught their eye. Their conversation focused on: Qualcomm Unleashes Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Debuts Snapdragon X Elite Motorola Transforming Adaptive Display Devices Join the conversation as we assess the new offerings from the Snapdragon Summit, including Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Snapdragon X Elite, and Motorola Showcasing Adaptive Display Tech.

In this episode of The 5G Factor, our series that focuses on all things 5G, the IoT, and the ecosystem as a whole, Ron Westfall is joined by colleague and fellow analyst Todd R. Weiss for a look at the top 5G developments and what's going on that caught their eye. Their conversation focused on: AT&T Delivers Solid Q3 2023. AT&T delivered strong results in the third quarter of 2023 with solid 5G and fiber subscriber growth. The company also posted healthy year-over-year (YoY) increases in service and broadband revenues, driving higher profitability. Key highlights include AT&T reporting revenues of $30.4 billion, up 1% YoY. This increase primarily reflects higher Mobility, Mexico, and Consumer Wireline revenues, partly offset by lower Business Wireline revenues. Notably, AT&T's mid-band 5G spectrum now covers more than 190 million people, on track to reach 200 million people or more with mid-band 5G by year-end. They analyze why they see AT&T establishing the foundation for durable, long-term growth due to key factors such as delivering 468,000 postpaid phone net adds with continued strong ARPU growth and historically low levels of churn. Plus, AT&T's mobility service revenues were up 3.7%, achieving the company's best-ever Mobility operating income. Vodafone and Snam Expand Collaboration. Vodafone, specifically Vodafone Italia, is expanding its collaboration with Snam, Europe's leader in natural gas. The duo is working to develop the first hybrid 5G mobile private network (MPN) in the natural gas sector, bringing more reliable and secure connectivity to 23 of Snam's plants. According to Vodafone, the hybrid infrastructure will improve 4G and 5G coverage within the facilities, but also for the local population via the surrounding public network. We examine how the alliance is combining the benefits of public 5G and private 5G that seek to guarantee high levels of performance, availability and reliability and shows that Vodafone's 5G network infrastructure is essential to delivering the ultra-broadband, low latency, security, and the ability to collect an exceptional amount of data across the Snam energy network footprint. T-Mobile Sustains 5G Pacesetting in Q3 2023. T-Mobile reported third quarter (Q3) 2023 results, raising 2023 guidance again. Service revenue of $15.9 billion grew 4% year-over-year (YoY), including Postpaid service revenue of $12.3 billion, which grew 6% YoY. In Q3 2023, T-Mobile delivered breakthrough postpaid account and customer net additions as well as record low postpaid phone churn, which provided the basis for the company to claim industry-leading service revenue and postpaid service revenue. They discuss how they expect T-Mobile to attain its latest raise in 2023 guidance as the company is consistently outperforming its key rivals across the topmost mobile network service categories, consisting of financial, technical, and customer attraction and retention milestones, and why it is the 5G service provider pacesetter by executing relentlessly on its portfolio development objectives and market vision.

On this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast – Interview Series, host Daniel Newman welcomes HPE's Frances Guida, Director, HPE Compute Workload Solutions for a conversation on how HPE is helping customers navigate their AI journey, AI inferencing, and bringing its expertise to empower AI adoption for businesses. Their discussion covers: Why AI adoption is so "hot" at present and how HPE's customers are approaching adoption A deeper dive into AI Inferencing as "the last mile for AI" and the real-world use cases for AI inference The top challenges for customers at this critical junction and how HPE is helping customers navigate this journey How HPE is bringing its own IP and expertise to bear for customers See our related report: Operationalizing Generative AI: Making It Your Own, Creating Corporate Value.

In this episode of Enterprising Insights, Clint Wheelock joins host Keith Kirkpatrick, Research Director, Enterprise Applications, at The Futurum Group, for a conversation about the use of low-code/no-code development platforms within the enterprise environment. We will discuss the types of platforms available, the benefit and pitfalls of using them for enterprise development tasks, and discuss a few of the leading vendors offering these tools. We'll also cover some recent news and newsmakers in the enterprise software market. Finally, we'll close out the show with our "Rant or Rave" segment, where we pick one item in the market, and we'll either champion or criticize it. You can watch the video here and subscribe to our YouTube channel if you've not yet done so.

In this episode of Infrastructure Matters, guest host Randy Kerns, Senior Strategist with The Futurum Group, joins Krista Macomber for a discussion of recent news, upcoming shows, and how to most cost-effectively use cloud infrastructure based on deep economic analysis and engagements with IT practitioners. Key highlights include: The launch of Pure Protect DRaaS by Pure Storage and the solution's value, including speeding time-to-recovery and reducing data loss following a ransomware attack. A preview of upcoming shows that The Futurum Group will be attending, including NetApp Insight, Veeam Analyst Summit and Supercomputing Conference 2023. A deep dive discussion into minimizing TCO and optimizing cost economics in the cloud. Be sure to visit our YouTube Channel and subscribe so you don't miss an episode.

On this episode of The AI Moment, we examine a key trend, the emergence of enterprise-grade generative AI SaaS applications and why Adobe provides a blueprint to enterprises for AI success. The discussion covers: The key Generative AI trends – the emergence of AI-powered applications. Using OpenText's Aviators and Adobe Firefly as examples, a look at why SaaS applications with embedded AI will be a critical element of enterprise AI market adoption. A company we like doing AI. Adobe's Firefly is the most successful generative AI product ever launched. Enterprises looking to operationalize AI can learn from Adobe's approach. We look at three key lessons to learn from Firefly's success. #thefuturumgroup, #theaimoment, #generativeAI, #LLMs, #AIfoundationmodels, #foundationmodels, #responsibleAI, #ethicalAI, #trustedAI, #AdobeFirefly, #OpenTextAviator, #SaaS, #imagegeneration, #codedevelopment, #adobefirefly, #adobefireflyimage2model, #adobefireflyvectormodel, #adobefireflydesignmodel, #OpenTextCloudEditions, #opentext, #ai, #markbeccue

In this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast, Mike Whitmire, CEO and Co-Founder of FloQast joins host Keith Kirkpatrick, Research Director, Enterprise Applications at The Futurum Group, for a conversation about workplace trends, focusing specifically on the accounting industry, and the frustrations that many accountants struggle with, day-in and day-out, and what that means for today's organizations and the future of the accounting profession. They also discuss how technology can be the catalyst for ensuring that the accountants of today are able to continue to do meaningful work, while also properly positioning the industry to continue to attract bright and innovative workers for years to come. You can watch the video here and subscribe to our YouTube channel if you've not yet done so.

An Assessment of Key 5G Ecosystem Developments Including the Google Pixel 8 Launch, Intel Enters the AI PC Race, and the 5G Americas Forum and NTN Updates In this episode of The 5G Factor, our series that focuses on all things 5G, the IoT, and the ecosystem implications, I'm joined by my colleague and fellow analyst, Olivier Blanchard, for a look at the top 5G developments and what's going on that caught our eye. Our conversation focused on: T-Mobile is Offering Free Google Pixel 8 Products. Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2 are now available on the T-Mobile network as T-Mobile is taking orders online and in stores. We evaluate the market impact of T-Mobile promoting the performance gains that Google's new devices can attain through T-Mobile's 5G standalone four-carrier aggregation capabilities. Plus, we review some basic specs and the capabilities of the new Google Pixel products in comparison to alternative smartphones and smartwatches. Intel Enters AI PC Race with NPU-powered Core Ultra Processor. Intel unveiled an array of technologies to bring AI everywhere and make it more accessible across all workloads, from client and edge to network and cloud, at its third annual Innovation event. Intel seeks to foment the new AI PC experience through its upcoming Intel Core Ultra processors (available December 14), code-named Meteor Lake, featuring Intel's first integrated neural processing unit (NPU) for power-efficient AI acceleration and local inference on the PC. We examine the impact of the launch including use of the Intel 4 process technology in helping to deliver significant power-efficient performance improvements and bringing discrete-level graphics performance with onboard Intel Arc graphics. 5G Americas Industry Analyst Forum. 5G Americas recently hosted its Industry Analyst Forum in Dallas. The event is an opportunity to meet with its 17 member companies to discuss relevant current and upcoming technical advancements as well as participate in a variety of small roundtables discussions with member company subject matter experts. We look at key takeaways including how mobile devices have become integral to all society rendering spectrum as the new oil, identifying the enterprise vertical use cases that are generating revenue today, and new insights on non-terrestrial network (NTN) technology and capabilities.

On this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast – Interview Series, I am joined by Laura Laltrello, VP & GM, Services at Honeywell to dig into all the things in the world that are connected, that are driving intelligence, and some of these things are things that you may not know about. We discuss the power of developing a seamless integration stack–integrating all industrial and information technology that exists into a building into one seamless integration stack. We also learn how Honeywell is helping their customers navigate their ESG goals, and hear more about the company's work in developing smart cities and the technology needed to build them. In our conversation, we discussed the following: What we mean by "intelligent world" and how infrastructure is connected How Honeywell is helping their customers navigate and achieve their ESG goals The ways that seamless integration can also improve security across operations How Honeywell technology is helping to develop smart cities, both within existing infrastructure and from the ground up The importance of having reliable and visible data integration to ensure the best outcomes for their customers

In this episode of Enterprising Insights, Mark Beccue, Research Director, AI, with The Futurum Group joins host Keith Kirkpatrick, Research Director, Enterprise Applications, at The Futurum Group, for a conversation about the use of generative AI within enterprise platforms and applications. We'll also cover some recent news and newsmakers in the enterprise software market. Finally, we'll close out the show with our "Rant or Rave" segment, where we pick one item in the market, and we'll either champion or criticize it.

On this episode of The AI Moment, host Mark Beccue examines two trends in AI regulations and takes a look under the hood of Microsoft Copilot to understand how Microsoft is addressing built-in challenges for LLMs. The discussion covers: The key Generative AI trends – AI regulations. Analysis of the status and arc of the EU's AI Act and copyright/IP issues linked to Adobe's proposed FAIR Act. A company we like doing AI. We take a look under the hood of Microsoft's Copilot to understand how Microsoft is addressing the built-in challenges for LLMs. How will Copilot navigate LLM issues with accuracy, bias, privacy and hallucinations?

On this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast - Interview Series, I am joined by Rubrik's CEO, Bipul Sinha, for a conversation on cyber resilience and how organizations can achieve business resilience against cyberattacks, malicious insiders, and operational disruptions. We also explore living in the era of AI, and while advancements in AI have allowed businesses to use data in new and powerful ways, it's also created an even greater attack surface area that must be secured. Our discussion covers: An overview of Rubrik and how it is solving customer challenges in cyber resilience A high-level perspective on the evolving state of cybersecurity, including the impact of cyberattacks and their frequency, as well as AI's impact on the industry What cyber resilience is and why it's important Key findings from Rubrik's research on the current state of cybercrimes including breaches and ransomware The human and psychological impact that cyberattacks are taking on the people who are navigating these cyber events The nature of what cybersecurity teams may face in the future To learn more about how to become cyber resilient, register for the Rubrik Zero Labs Summit: The Journey to Secure an Uncertain Future here.

On this inaugural episode of The AI Moment, I give my views on the key trends in Generative AI and identify some Adults in the Generative AI Rumpus Room. The discussion covers: * Key Generative AI trends: LLM/Foundation model mania, Cottage industry to support LLMs, * Harnessing AI compute workloads and the Enterprise dilemma – DIY or not DIY? * The Adults in the Generative AI Rumpus Room: Anthropic, Kolena and IBM

On this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast - Interview Series, I am joined by Quantum Inc's CEO, Jamie Lerner for a conversation on how Quantum is solving the challenges of data management for today's business. Our discussion covers: The current macro trends in the data management and storage markets Quantum's current portfolio and how it solves customers' challenges in ways that other vendors cannot, and which products are driving the most interest Where the data management and data storage trends are going in the next 5 to 10 years How the rise of AI is changing customer requirements for managing data What is missing from other storage and file systems in the market and why Quantum is launching their new file and object system Learn more about Myriad Software-Defined All-Flash Storage Platform for the Enterprise on the Quantum website.

An Assessment of Key 5G Ecosystem Developments Including the Nokia DAC PW Compact Launch, Blackberry's IoT IPO, and New Ericsson ConsumerLab Research In this episode of The 5G Factor, our series that focuses on all things 5G, the IoT, and the ecosystem as a whole, The Futurum Group's Ron Westfall is joined by colleague and fellow analyst Todd R. Weiss, for a look at the top 5G developments and what's going on that caught our eye. Their conversation focused on: Nokia DAC PW Compact Debut. The launch of Nokia Digital Automation Cloud (DAC) Private Wireless (PW) Compact provides a new configuration optimized to fulfill the private wireless connectivity demands of small- and mid-sized industrial sites. We examine how the new solution bolsters Nokia's commitment to accelerate green energy adoption, including the potential digital ecosystem impact the Nokia DAC PW Compact solution can generate by supporting up to 60 percent more energy-efficiency than Wi-Fi, resulting in a considerably lower energy footprint. BlackBerry Spins Out IoT Business Unit for IPO. Blackberry embarked on a major overhaul of its strategic direction following the company's "Project Imperium" review. Blackberry's board of directors resolved to separate its Internet of Things (IoT) and cybersecurity business units in preparation for an initial public offering (IPO) of its IoT concern next fiscal year. They consider the warrant behind the move as it further sharpens Blackberry's primary focus on providing services in security, including managed detection and response (MDR) and critical event management, following its 2019 $1.4 billion acquisition of Cylance. Ericsson ConsumerLab Report Highlights Differentiated 5G Connectivity Opportunities for CSPs. The Ericsson ConsumerLab satisfaction and user-loyalty-focused report, "5G Value: Turning Performance into Value", highlights the CSP business case potential for 5G as a growing number of subscribers around the world express increased satisfaction with 5G. The comprehensive research, which reflects the views of an estimated 1.5 billion consumers globally, including about 650 million 5G customers, is part of an Ericsson research series which has tracked the evolution of the 5G consumer market since 2019. They review the impact of key takeaways such as 20% of 5G smartphone users are willing to pay premium to CSPs for differentiated QoS and 5G consumers have a threefold more likelihood of switching providers due to poor connectivity experiences as major venues like stadiums, arenas, and airports, can have on CSP decision makers and the 5G ecosystem. #Nokia, #private5G, #cloud, #industrialsites, #SMEs, #Blackberry, #IoT, #cybersecurity, #IPO, #Ericsson, #ConsumerLab, #consumer, #QoS, #smartphone, #wifi

On this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast – Interview Series, host Daniel Newman welcomes HPE's Bryan Thompson, GreenLake Product Management and Dave Shore, North American Sales Director, Edge to Cloud Services for a conversation on how the evolution of AI and hybrid cloud impacts IT investments and the need for private cloud in every IT Leader's cloud strategy. As the public cloud operating model has set a new standard for automation, self-service, scalability, and pay-per-use– now being replicated on-premises. With so many choices, how do you find the right cloud operating model to fit your economics? Their discussion covers: The current macroeconomic environment and its impact on IT strategy and spending What to look for in a hybrid cloud operating model, both on- and off-prem How to ensure your private cloud is modern and optimized for a data-first, AI strategy Advice for IT Leaders as they look for effective ways to leverage AI Watch the video below, and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel, so you never miss an episode.

On this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast – Interview Series, host Daniel Newman welcomes HPE's Bryan Thompson, GreenLake Product Management and Equinix's Lisa Miller, SVP Platform Alliances for a conversation on how HPE GreenLake for Private Cloud Enterprise is helping businesses solve their multi-cloud and multi-workload challenges. Their discussion covers: What challenges HPE's customers face in their multi-cloud environments and with multi-workload performance needs How HPE and Equinix are helping customer address those challenges More on the expanded partnership between HPE and Equinix and the metro-areas where pre-deployed HPE GreenLake capacity will be available The benefits of HPE GreenLake for Private Cloud Enterprise in helping to increase efficiency, security, sustainability while optimizing cost and performance Watch the video below, and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel, so you never miss an episode.

In this episode of Infrastructure Matters, hosts Steven Dickens and Krista Macomber discuss various topics related to the IT landscape. Key highlights include: Veeam's Acquisition of CT4 and the Future of Data Protection: The episode focuses on the fragmentation and challenges in the field of data protection, emphasizing the proliferation of SaaS applications, public cloud resources, and on-premises data. Specifically, Veeam's acquisition of CT4 and the company's Cirrus platform is covered. Nutanix's product enhancements for ransomware detection and one-click recovery. TeleSign's Efforts in Security: They touch upon TeleSign's messaging platform, which seeks to streamline and secure the omnichannel interactions customers have with vendors, from email confirmations to multi-factor authentications. Collaboration Between IT and Security Teams: Steven and Krista discuss takeaways from research on C-level executives highlighting the need for IT and security teams to work together. This collaboration aims to address the sprawling data across hybrid cloud environments and the inherent risks. Ransomware and AI: The conversation also dives into the potential of AI and anomaly detection in identifying ransomware attacks, highlighting the importance of tools that can identify threats early and act swiftly. Overall, the episode underscores the significance of data protection and security in today's complex, multi-cloud IT landscape. You can watch the video of our conversation below, and be sure to visit our YouTube Channel and subscribe so you don't miss an episode.

On this episode of Futurum Live! From the Show Floor, The Futurum Group's Craig Durr talks with Joseph Chong, the head of marketing for products, solutions, and industry marketing at Zoom, about the company's latest innovations and how they're enhancing the hybrid work experience. Their discussion covers: The transformative role of AI in increasing productivity and enhancing collaboration on Zoom The integration of AI in Zoom's CX and its application in events and the Revenue Accelerator The significance of WorkVivo in fostering corporate communication and engagement The introduction of Zoom Docs as a dynamic alternative to traditional document platforms

On this episode of Futurum Live! From the Show Floor, The Futurum Group's Craig Durr talks with Jeff Smith, the head of product for rooms, spaces, and meetings at Zoom Topia 2023. Their conversation dives deep into the advancements of Zoom's products, especially in the realm of hybrid work and the integration of AI to enhance meeting experiences. They also explore Zoom's collaborations with tech giants and the future prospects of shared desk experiences. Their discussion covers: The launch of the "Intelligent Director" for superior multi-camera experiences in conference settings Integration of AI-driven tools in meetings, such as AI Companion, for efficient note taking and meeting summaries Robust partnerships between Zoom and tech leaders like Logitech, Jabra, and Poly to elevate user experiences The emergence of shared desk solutions to maximize workspace utilization in the evolving hybrid work landscape You can find Part 1 of this interview here and by subscribing to our YouTube channel, as well as other insights from Zoom executives at Zoomtopia 2023.

On this episode of Futurum Live! From the Show Floor, The Futurum Group's Craig Durr talks about the challenges companies face today with hybrid work and return-to-office initiatives with Jeff Smith, Head of Product - Meetings, Spaces, and Rooms at Zoom. This insightful discussion encapsulates some of the exciting announcements from the mainstage keynote of Zoomtopia 2023. Their discussion covers: How Zoom has approached their own hybrid work implementations Removing friction to make the return-to-office meaningful for employees Join us as we talk through challenges, friction, and the benefits of hybrid work in 2023. You can find Part 2 of this interview by subscribing to our YouTube channel, as well as other insights from Zoom executives at Zoomtopia 2023.

On this episode of Futurum Live! From the Show Floor, The Futurum Group's Craig Durr talks about growth drivers with Kelly Steckelberg, CFO of Zoom. This insightful discussion encapsulates some of the exciting announcements from the mainstage keynote of Zoomtopia 2023. Their discussion covers: Zoom AI Companion: An AI-driven advancement redefining virtual meeting experiences. Zoom Phones: A look at its steady growth trajectory and its pivotal role in Zoom's suite of offerings. Zoom's Contact Center: Despite being in its nascent stage at less than two years, it's demonstrating significant potential for business expansion. Join us as we unpack the strategic directions Zoom is embarking upon alongside its noteworthy product developments and innovative platform synergies. We invite you to view our informative session with Ms. Steckelberg. Additionally, we recommend subscribing to our YouTube channel to remain abreast of industry insights.

On this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast – Interview Series, Daniel Newman is joined by Capgemini's Amit Sethi, Intelligent Restaurant Operations (IRO) Solution Lead and Lisa Insley, Oracle Go-to-Market Lead, with Oracle's Matthew Gale, VP, Strategic Solutions Alliances for a conversation on how technology is transforming the restaurant industry and a deeper look into their Intelligent Restaurant Operations (IRO) Solution. Their discussion covers: The major technology trends and challenges in the Restaurant Industry How Oracle is addressing these trends and challenges The key benefits of the IRO Solution for a Restaurant company, including finance, ERP and Enterprise Performance Management, and Human Capital Where in the supply chain restaurants can leverage the IRO solution to improve operations How the implementation of AI is transforming the restaurant industry

On this episode of The Futurum Tech Webcast – Live from the Show Floor, Craig Durr welcomes Sam Kennedy, Senior Director, Product Marketing for Crestron Electronics for a conversation on Crestron's latest announcements at Zoomtopia 2023 Their discussion covers: The Crestron products that just received Zoom certification Crestron's new product specifically made for the Zoom ecosystem An overview of Crestron's new native Zoom scheduling panel A look at other recent portfolio updates.

In this episode of The 5G Factor, our series that focuses on all things 5G, the IoT, and the ecosystem as a whole, The Futurum Group's Ron Westfall and Todd R. Weiss look at the top 5G developments and what's going on that caught our eye. Their conversation focused on: Nokia Debuts Network as Code Platform. Nokia introduced its Network as Code platform and developer portal aimed at enabling application developers and communication services providers (CSPs) to accelerate the work of producing software applications for new enterprise, industrial, and consumer use cases, as well as monetizing 5G/4G network assets beyond basic connectivity. Commercial availability starts in December 2023. T-Mobile SASE Launch Sharpens T-Mobile for Business Proposition. T-Mobile launched T-Mobile SASE, a SIM-based SASE solution that also offers customers a network slice dedicated to SASE traffic. T-Mobile's innovative offering consists of components designed to ease how organizations protect vital corporate data and network resources from nearly anywhere. Ericsson Adopts Open Fronthaul Stance, Altering Open RAN Landscape. Ericsson will introduce support for open fronthaul across its Cloud RAN and radio portfolios starting in 2024. More than one million Ericsson radios in the field and are hardware-prepared for open fronthaul. Ericsson seeks to drive the industry in all three areas of Open RAN architectures – cloudification, open management with automation, and open fronthaul. To demonstrate its commitment, Ericsson and Telefónica signed a MoU for Cloud RAN evolution based on Open RAN architecture. #Nokia, #TMobile, #VersaNetworks, #Ericsson, #Telefonica, #NetworkasCode, #application, #developer, #code, #5G, #4G, #LTE, #CSP, #API, #SASE, #SIM, #OpenRAN, #fronthaul, #CloudRAN, #RAN, #5gfactor, #thefuturumgroup, #futurum

In this episode of Infrastructure Matters, hosts Steven Dickens, Krista Macomber and Camberley Bates discuss HPE's recently announced restructuring plan, involving the creation of a hybrid cloud segment led by Fidelma Russo. This move is aimed at simplifying the company's organizational structure and focusing on GreenLake and services in the hybrid cloud space. Storage is also being integrated into this group, and the goal is to offer more services as part of the GreenLake portfolio. Another topic of discussion is the acquisition of Splunk by Cisco. The hosts ponder how Cisco would restructure its software portfolio and whether they would create a dedicated software business. They raise questions about how the engineering resources and investments would be allocated, as well as how the sales go-to-market model would evolve. The hosts also touch on other industry trends, such as the growing importance of custom silicon in AI, with AWS and other cloud providers making significant investments in this area. Additionally, they discuss the evolving relationship between security and data protection teams, emphasizing the need for collaboration in today's IT landscape. Topics include: HPE restructuring to create a hybrid cloud segment, simplifying its organizational structure and focusing on services like GreenLake. Cisco's acquisition of Splunk, raising questions about the restructuring of its software portfolio, including engineering investments and sales strategies. The increasing importance of custom silicon in AI, with cloud providers like AWS making significant investments in this area. Collaboration between security and data protection teams is becoming crucial in the evolving IT landscape, with an emphasis on common goals and shared visions.

In this episode of Infrastructure Matters – Insider Edition, Steven Dickens is joined by AWS's Ajay Nair, General Manager, AWS Lambda, for a conversation focusing on the topic of serverless computing and its place within AWS's broader portfolio. Ajay explains that serverless has evolved from its initial definition as a way to run code without managing servers to a broader operational model focused on delivering value to customers without getting bogged down in managing infrastructure. He emphasizes that serverless allows customers to delegate outcomes like security, scale, performance, and availability to AWS experts, enabling them to focus on their unique business needs. Their discussion covers: Definition of Serverless: Serverless is an operational model that enables businesses to run or build applications without the need to manage low-level infrastructure. It allows customers to delegate infrastructure responsibilities to AWS, freeing them to concentrate on delivering value to their customers. AWS's Evolving Role: AWS has evolved to meet the diverse needs of its customers. Some customers require differentiated infrastructure and hardware, while others seek a more hands-off approach. AWS provides a spectrum of choices, from fully managed serverless services like Lambda to more hands-on options like EC2 instances, allowing customers to select what works best for their workloads. Benefits of Serverless: Customers adopting serverless benefit from lower total cost of ownership, elasticity, reliability, and speed. Serverless enables them to focus on innovation and faster delivery of applications, as AWS takes care of infrastructure management, performance optimization, and security. Serverless Across AWS's Portfolio: AWS is extending the serverless operational model across its entire portfolio, not just infrastructure. This includes databases (e.g., Redshift Serverless and DynamoDB), IoT services, machine learning platforms (e.g., SageMaker), and industry-specific solutions (e.g., healthcare). AWS aims to provide a range of serverless options to meet the needs of different application classes. Ajay Nair encourages customers to think "serverless first" for new development projects, emphasizing that serverless computing brings agility and cost efficiency to AWS users, allowing them to innovate faster and do less manual infrastructure management.

On this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast – Interview Series, The Futurum Group's Dave Raffo joined by Greg White, Senior Director, Solutions Marketing at Nutanix and Pritish Nilangi, Product Marketing Manager, at AMD, for a conversation on how Nutanix's software-defined storage and AMD processors are helping companies run modern applications in hybrid and multi clouds. In their conversation, they discussed the following: How hybrid clouds have changed hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) over the years, and how HCI pioneer Nutanix has adapted to that change What we mean by modern apps in the context of hybrid multi-clouds The role server technology plays in software-defined storage and security What the rise of interest in generative AI means to software and hardware vendors For more information, visit www.nutanix.com/hpe.

The advancement of generative AI has left some wondering if we're moving away from our own humanity. But what if these innovations are bringing us toward a new, improved state of human consciousness in computing? Learn more in this episode of The Main Scoop™, our hosts Daniel Newman and Greg Lotko are joined by Reg Harbeck, CEO and Chief Strategist at Mainframe Analytics. It was a great conversation and one you don't want to miss. Like what you've heard? Check out all our past episodes here, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode of The Main Scoop™ series.