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In this episode of Infrastructure Matters, hosts Camberley Bates, Steven Dickens, and Krista Macomber discuss the merger of Kioxia and Western Digital's solid-state storage units and Infinidat's announcements regarding high-end data storage devices. They also highlight MLCommons' new releases, including MLPerf 3.1 and MLPerf for storage, which includes large language models and storage benchmarks. The conversation shifts to Lenovo's Edge server launch and its potential impact on AI deployments at the edge. They discuss the significance of AI-specific servers and the importance of deployment technology, including lightweight Kubernetes distributions and private 5G. The discussion continues with a mention of Alcion, a backup company that uses AI to proactively identify potential security threats and intelligently schedule backups, highlighting Alcion's recent Series A funding round. The hosts also cover announcements from Oracle CloudWorld and BMC Connect, discussing Oracle's partnership with Azure for running Oracle databases and BMC's product velocity and competition with ServiceNow. They also cover Telesign's introduction of a service to uncover security breaches associated with phone numbers, emphasizing the importance of securing personal data and communication. Finally, the hosts deep dived into Cisco's acquisition of Splunk for a blockbuster $28bn fee. Topics include: Kioxia and Western Digital's solid-state storage merger Infinidat's announcements on high-end data storage devices and expanded capacity MLCommons' new releases, including MLPerf 3.1 and MLPerf for storage Lenovo's Edge server launch for AI deployments at the edge Alcion's Series A funding and AI-based data protection Oracle's partnership with Azure BMC's product velocity Telesign's service to uncover security breaches associated with phone numbers Cisco's acquisition of Splunk

In this episode of the Infrastructure Matters podcast, hosts Steven Dickens and Krista Macomber discuss common themes discussed during recent visits with clients in the data protection marketplace – notably, generative artificial intelligence (AI), and protection of cloud-hosted, software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications. This includes the utilization of AI to streamline the application and oversight of protection policies, to uncover security vulnerabilities, and to democratize conversations around security between IT Operations teams and the C-Suite. They also touch on Tesla as a use case for utilizing AI for business model innovation, and the market-wide implications of the most recent financial performance from Oracle's cloud business unit. Topics include: HYCU's new book launch – Averting the SaaS Data Apocalypse – and the general state of the market for protecting SaaS applications. The implications of generative AI for data protection solutions. Tesla's Dojo Supercomputer and how the company is capturing the wave of interest in, and demand for, AI. Oracle's overall and cloud business unit earnings.

In this episode of Infrastructure Matters - Insider Edition, Camberley Bates is joined by John Colgrove (Coz), Founder and Chief Visionary at Pure Storage. Their discussion dives into Coz's vision for Pure Storage and what is next for data storage technology. Their discussion covers: Coz gives insight into the world of storage and what he and Pure Storage set out to change – including the management, upgrades and customer-centric approach How the market and technologies are addressing energy and sustainability The shift from HDD to SSD and why and how this is shifting. Will this be a similar trajectory of the mainframe and tape? Multi-cloud, Generative AI and the future of the Data Storage industry

In this episode of Infrastructure Matters, hosts Steven Dickens, Camberley Bates, and Krista Macomber discuss all around data highlighting the growing importance of data management and governance, especially in the context of AI, with a focus on the role of Chief Data Officers. They also get into the changes with the cybersecurity tech industry, particularly in regard to layoffs, investments and CIO actions in rationalizing investments while balancing the need for robust security measures. The hosts explore infrastructure changes in the context of AI including aspects such as compute, especially GPUs, storage and mention why private enterprise AI is gaining attention. Topics include: What is the role of the Chief Data Officer and AI implications? Why are we seeing layoffs in the Cyber Security industry? How IT is taking actions and approaching Generative AI projects and changes to on-premises technology adoption Plus highlights on Google for Kubernetes at Scale, NetApp demo with Vertex

n this episode of Infrastructure Matters, hosts Krista Macomber, Camberley Bates, and Steven Dickens. They discuss key highlights from the VMware Explore event, focusing on announcements related to private infrastructure for AI applications and multi-cloud solutions. Some notable topics include VMware's partnership with NVIDIA for private AI solutions, updates in multi-cloud networking with NSX+, and advancements in ransomware recovery solutions. The discussion also touches on the growing importance of AI in enterprise workloads and the demand for GPU-powered infrastructure. Overall, the episode provides insights into the evolving landscape of infrastructure technology. Topics include: The key themes from VMware Explore More on Broadcom & VMware, and what we see as in the future investments Review of VMware announcements including vSAN Max, Edge Cloud Orchestrator, NSX+, VMware Cloud DR and VMware Private AI

In this episode of the Infrastructure Matters podcast, hosts Steven Dickens and Camberley Bates break down the recent earnings from Dell, Lenovo and HPE and the impact of announcements and orders for Generative AI technology. They also dive into the overwhelming number of announcements from Google Cloud Next, with Steven coming straight from the conference. We look at Google partnerships, Vertex, A3 VM, Kubernetes and what Google is doing to address security in their cloud. Topics include: Recent announcements and earnings from Dell, Lenovo and HPE and what it means in the world of Generative AI Highlights from the Google Next conference including key announcements around Generative AI NetApp's announcements on ONTAP and demo's for generative AI And will you trust DuetAI for your Google Gmail? Competition and collaboration we are seeing with generative AI including highlights from Google, AWS, Oracle

In this episode of Infrastructure Matters, hosts Camberley Bates, Krista Macomber, and Steven Dickens discuss various topics related to the tech industry and mainframe computing. They begin by mentioning upcoming events like VMware Explore and Google Next. Steven Dickens talks about his Forbes article covering the Open Enterprise Linux Association, which involves SUSE, Oracle, and Six collaborating to support a forked version of RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux). The conversation touches on the importance of choice and community collaboration in the open-source space. Topics include: Upcoming industry events, open-source collaboration, and mainframe computing Steven Dickens discusses the collaboration between SUSE, Oracle, and Six to support a forked version of RHEL and the importance of choice in the open-source community Krista Macomber highlights AWS Storage Day's focus on data protection and resiliency, especially in the context of cloud-based backup and air gap storage We discuss the SHARE Conference, with an emphasis on its changing demographics and the growth of Linux on the mainframe We also touch on open-source projects in the mainframe community and the evolving landscape of mainframe computing

In this episode of Infrastructure Matters - Insider Edition, Krista Macomber is joined by Mignona Cote, SVP, Chief Security Officer at NetApp. Their discussion revolves around the intersection of data protection and security – including the top customer requirements, and how NetApp is responding. Their discussion covers: How the consumerization of IT and need for perimeter-less, zero trust security force a need to protect data at its source. Given that it is a matter of when, not if, malicious actors will gain access, the value of vulnerability scanning, tracking data movement and transmission, and identifying anomalous user behavior. Capabilities to consider when looking to address cybersecurity requirements on a limited headcount base. Tactically speaking, how NetApp is helping customers to gain visibility across their data estates.

In this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast – Interview Series, The Futurum Group's Ron Westfall is joined by Samuel Liu, Senior Director, Product Line Marketing at Marvell Technology, a top-tier semiconductor company. A new guest on this show, and astutely shares his insights and perspective on the direction of the optical transport market segment and why Marvell's coherent DSP portfolio is driving new breakthroughs. Ron and Samuel focus on the topic of coherent digital coherent processor (DSP) innovation and why it is vital to enabling cloud providers and carriers to replace traditional transport equipment for improved scalability and total cost of ownership (TCO). Marvell's new Orion coherent DSP offering provides twice the bandwidth over current DSPs for pluggable modules, Orion can increase the performance and reach of pluggable module-based connections up to ~2,000 km. Plus, Orion broadens the opportunity to deploy coherent DSP-based modules in more use cases, including 800 Gbps metro networks, 600 Gbps regional networks, 400 Gbps long-haul networks and 800 Gbps data center interconnects (DCI). Their conversation examined the following key topics: How the Marvell's Orion coherent DSP solution supports DCI over long distances including up to 2,000 kilometers. The key distinctions between the cloud and service provider use cases such as bolstering metro, regional, and long-haul capabilities for service providers and strengthening DCI capabilities in areas such as more availability zone flexibility for cloud providers. Why pluggables were developed and how ZR/ZR+ innovation is helping to drive pluggable module innovation. How service providers are driving demand through rapid upgrades to 400G+ routers as well as how data centers are fueling demand through upgrades to 51.2T capabilities. Why AI is playing a key tole due to massive demand for AI training in centralized locations and AI inference across distributed, regional data centers requiring DCI advances to ensure application optimization. Plus, the emerging role of virtual hyperscalers. A look into what's next for Marvell's Orion portfolio and coherent DSP technology including the expectation of greater experimentation by service providers and cloud providers.

On this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast – Interview Series, I am joined by Dell Technologies' Bill Leslie, Director, Technical Marketing for an inside look at the performance of Dell's VxRail solution, including use cases, and the findings of our recent performance testing on Dell's VxRail hyper converged infrastructure (HCI). Our discussion covers: Dell's relationship with VMware and the state of the HCI business An overview of Dell's VxRail 8.0, vSAN 8.0 and new vSAN Express Storage Architecture The Futurum Group's performance testing results why those results matter in business terms as well What our performance test findings mean for use cases and the expansion for high performance workloads Take a look at our findings here.

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: Vodafone is Testing GenAI Waters. Vodafone is testing genAI waters, getting Microsoft tech to write code. Plus, Vodafone was prominent in the Oracle Database@Azure launch with the major goal of easing AI workload administration, scaling, and migration across multi-cloud environments. Vodafone is running proofs of concept (PoCs) to figure out where Generative AI could productively and safely be used. They assess the impact of Vodafone's GenAI moves including its ten ChatBot PoCs and exposing some developers on its CyberHub team to GitHub Copilot, the code-writing version of ChatGPT. Deutsche Telekom and Microsoft Azure Test New Private 5G Capabilities. Deutsche Telekom is testing its new private 5G network solution with Microsoft in a lab setting at Bonn. Specifically, DT is branding its new solution "Campus Network Smart" solution, which will be delivered in collaboration with Microsoft. The new offering augments its current portfolio of private 5G networks for industrial use in Europe. The new campus solution is built on Microsoft Azure private MEC, which includes the Azure Private 5G Core service deployed on Azure Stack Edge. They evaluate the potential benefits of DT's Campus Network Smart offering, especially in supporting key use cases such as AR-enabled remote support, robotics, video analytics, and IoT. Verizon Adds Mobile NaaS Unit. Verizon is adding the new Mobile Onsite Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) unit to its fleet. Cell on Wheels (COWs) and Cell on Light Trucks (COLTS) use radio access technology to deliver temporary network connectivity at venues or during natural disasters. The Mobile Onsite NaaS can be characterized as an entire data center on a small trailer, functioning as a compact, portable, edge-based network that Verizon is using as-a-service to provide 5G, edge compute, security, and connectivity to locations that need that type of service. They assess the impact of Verizon Mobile Onsite NaaS including support for private network, private MEC, SD-WAN, and satellite connectivity to customer locations and use as a Mobile Lab as-a-service to test enterprise applications and devices on a 5G standalone network.

On this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast – Interview Series, I am joined by Pegasystems' CTO, Don Schuerman, for a conversation on what the autonomous enterprise looks like and why it matters for today's businesses. Our discussion covers: The rise of enterprise AI, and the convergence of technology and industry How Pega has focused on the autonomous enterprise The benefits of a solution that can help to automate workflows and the opportunity for organizations using AI and automation to increasingly become self-optimizing How using AI can transform marketing approaches for personalized customer engagement What Pega is doing to drive growth for their customers, helping them to stay ahead with the skills and technology stack that enables transformation Watch the video below, and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel, so you never miss an episode.

In this episode of the Infrastructure Matters podcast, hosts Steven Dickens and Camberley Bates, discuss highlights from the Flash Memory Summit (FMS), which covers various aspects of data storage and technology beyond flash and two remarkable women in the industry who received awards: Amber Huffman from Google and Amy Fowler from Pure Storage. They also touch on technological advancements, including PCIe Gen 5 and innovative cooling systems for dense disc drives. They also talk about the Panel discussion from FMS on the CHIPS Act of 2022, how it has progressed in the last 12 months and key governmental actions that have been taken. Topics include: Highlights from the Flash Memory Summit with advancements in technologies like PCIe Gen 5 and innovative cooling systems for dense disc drives The CHIPS Act of 2022, a government initiative investing in R&D and semiconductor manufacturing, is examined, emphasizing its nationwide approach and geopolitical implications Increasing role of technology in industries, such as automobiles and the collaboration with Qualcomm and Cadillac

On this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast, host Daniel Newman welcomes Qualcomm's CMO, Don McGuire, during the IAA Mobility Event in Munich, for an inside look at the Qualcomm Snapdragon concept car, their partnership ecosystem, and what the future holds at the upcoming Snapdragon Summit. Their discussion covers: The new Qualcomm Snapdragon concept car, right on the show floor of IAA Mobility The convergence of tech in the automotive space and how Qualcomm's partnership ecosystem is growing Some of the biggest trends at IAA from sustainability to software What brings companies like Qualcomm and AWS to an automotive show ​​A look at what's coming up from Qualcomm at their Snapdragon Summit 2023 event

On this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast, host Daniel Newman welcomes Qualcomm's Nakul Duggal, SVP & GM, Automotive & Cloud Computing for a conversation on Qualcomm's automotive business and the latest on their partnerships, including AWS, during the IAA Mobility Event in Munich, Germany. Their discussion covers: A review of Qualcomm's automotive business and its double-digit growth The timeline of design cycles, and what it takes to build growth in the automotive computing space Recent announcements from Qualcomm on their partnerships with Cadillac and Mercedes-Benz, and AWS The growing focus on the micromobility and electric vehicle markets ​​How Qualcomm is thinking about AI in their automotive business

In this episode of the Infrastructure Matters podcast, hosts Steven Dickens and Krista Macomber discuss recent cloud provider expansion, cloud growth announcements, and the implications for the market. They highlight the maturity of the cloud market, mentioning AWS's 12% growth in the current quarter and its positioning for AI-driven services. They delve into the complexity of cloud adoption, discussing cost considerations, private cloud growth, and the challenges of data management and observability across hybrid environments. They emphasize the need for nuanced perspectives on cloud benefits, acknowledging the trade-offs between simplicity and complexity in areas such as data resilience and security. Topics include: * Endor Labs a code and governance pipeline platform with an over subscribed Series A funding round of $70 Million * Recent earnings announcements from cloud service providers, AWS and Microsoft * The impact of strong cloud adoption, indicating the continued expansion of the cloud market and competition. * Complexity and trade-offs for cloud adoption, and the implications for data resiliency and security

In this episode of Infrastructure Matters - Insider Edition Camberley Bates, Vice President of Data Infrastructure is joined by Tom Broderick, Chief Strategy Officer of Commvault. We explore the leading edge technologies for Data Security and Protection with the impact of artificial intelligence, the shift to SaaS offerings, and the challenges of managing hybrid multi-cloud IT environments for protecting critical information assets. Tom gives his perspectives working with Commvault's clients to provide the keys to unlocking data protection excellence with AI and SaaS solutions. We also look into the issue of increasing complexity and cybersecurity threats faced by organizations strategies for tackling. Topics include: Impact of AI on data protection: AI enhances data intelligence and simplifies operations, proactively protecting against cyber threats. Shift to SaaS offerings: Organizations adopt SaaS models for data protection, providing cost savings and ease of implementation. Challenges of hybrid multi-cloud IT: Complexity arises from diverse data environments, requiring flexible protection solutions. Importance of cyber resilience: Evaluating vendors with unified platforms for secure and efficient data protection strategies.

In this episode of the Infrastructure Matters podcast, we cover the evolving landscape of IT infrastructure consumption and how traditional models have shifted due to the rise of cloud computing and hybrid approaches. We cover pricing, procurement, performance, availability, scalability, security, and compliance, which all play a crucial role in determining the most suitable consumption model for different workloads. We discuss considerations such as end-of-life planning and the decision-making process making sure the process aligns with the business needs. Topics include: Recent news items, including earnings releases from Microsoft, Google, Intel and Seagate The increasing presence of AI in earnings reports with the growth of generative AI, N2W Software, a data protection provider focusing on AWS and Azure Evolving IT infrastructure consumption models due to cloud computing and hybrid approaches, including offerings from Dell, Hitachi, HPE, IBM, Kyndryl, Lenovo, NetApp and Pure Storage. Strategies for balancing business and technical requirements 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.

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, Steven Dickens, for a look at the top 5G developments and what's going on that caught our eye. Their conversation focused on: VMware Rolls Out VMware Private Mobile Network. VMware launched VMware Private Mobile Network as a key component of its VMware Edge Cloud Orchestrator (VECO) solution. VECO, formerly VMware SASE Orchestrator, is designed to provide unified management for VMware SASE and the VMware Edge Compute Stack, and targets bridging the gap between edge networking and edge compute. VMware selected Betacom, Boingo Wireless, and Federated Wireless as its initial beta wireless service provider partners for the new offering. They assess the implications of VMware's move on the global private wireless market. Microsoft Azure for Operators and ISVs Strengthen Collaboration. Azure Multi-Edge Access Compute (MEC) solutions enable customers to deploy applications and services closer to the end user, improving performance and reducing latency. Over the last year, we have observed several operators and enterprises beginning to use the power of both public and private MEC, enabling a host of new use cases across numerous industries. Independent Software Vendors, or ISVs, play a critical role in helping to develop modern connected applications across varied industries that are tailored to the specific requirements of multi-edge access compute. Ron and Steven examine the crucial role ISVs perform by bringing key expertise from various domains, and by developing innovative solutions that leverage the capabilities of edge computing. Red Hat Open 5G Summit on Horizon. Red Hat is hosting its Open 5G Summit on November 15, 2023. On the agenda are exploring Open RAN monetization opportunities and deployment approaches, solving the challenges of private wireless and enterprise edge deployments, as well as balancing on-premise and public cloud deployments throughout hybrid cloud environments. Ron and Steven discuss our expectations for the event including how service providers can optimize serving up new use cases for enterprise customers and how a common platform with orchestration and automation can help drive ecosystem-wide Open 5G adoption.

In this special episode of the Main Scoop, Daniel Newman, Greg Lotko, and Joe Doria discuss their favorite topics explored in past episodes–from generative AI, to hybrid cloud, and more–and what they mean for digital transformation. 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.

On this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast – Interview Series, host Steven Dickens welcomes Clint Boulton Senior Advisor, Portfolio Marketing, APEX from Dell Technologies for a conversation on the power of Dell APEX and consumption-based multi-cloud strategies. Their discussion covers how Dell APEX aims to offer a cost-effective and flexible Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solution by aligning costs with actual consumption and addressing the scaling and cost-containment challenges often seen in Public Clouds. They discuss how the platform provides a comprehensive range of services, including storage, data protection, and multi-cloud options, designed to right-size infrastructure and workloads for efficiency and regulatory compliance. Lastly, they discuss how Dell APEX focuses on life-cycle management to free up IT staff for strategic business initiatives while also incorporating robust security and data governance measures. Key topics in this episode include: Cost-Alignment: APEX's elastic scaling and pay-as-you-go model eliminates overprovisioning and aims to provide cost-effective scaling, addressing limitations of public cloud and FinOps. Comprehensive Service Offerings: Covers a wide array of IaaS needs from storage and data protection to cloud platforms, thereby offering multicloud flexibility and various custom solutions. Workload Efficiency: Allows for intentional placement and right-sizing of workloads, whether in public/private cloud or on-premises, to meet scalability, operational, and regulatory requirements. Resource Optimization: By offloading life-cycle management and other operations, it frees up IT staff for more strategic tasks, supported by Dell's capacity planning, performance gains, and direct support services. Learn more about the value of Dell APEX here.

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 Olivier Blanchard for a look at the top 5G developments and what's going on that caught our eye. Their conversation focused on: Overview of 5G-enabled Opportunities for AAA Game Studios. Cloud gaming, where you can play games hosted in remote data centers without owning any physical game disc or cartridge, has become a major growth area for the industry. Research from Ericsson found that 35 services launched cloud-gaming platforms in 2022, with more onboarding this year as well. They assess how real are the 5G—enabled opportunities for AAA game studios, the huge firms that release household titles. This includes our perspective on the 5G ecosystem's ability to aid and abet game development and playing, especially in the growing sector of cloud gaming, including as a key enabler of AR and VR gaming. Qualcomm Makes Waves With Snapdragon G Series Launch. Qualcomm created a marketing splash when it unveiled its Snapdragon G Series portfolio designed for the next generation of handheld gaming devices. Key highlights included the Snapdragon G Series now spans three tiers, G1, G2, and G3, with Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 Platform debuting as the newest enthusiast-class processor. They analyze the competitive impact of the Snapdragon G series launch on the 5G ecosystem as well as break down the capabilities of the respective G1, G2, and G3 offerings. Ericsson and Vodafone Live Network Trial: Budding Mobile Game Difference Maker. In August 2023, Ericsson and Vodafone completed a live network trial at Coventry University which successfully demonstrated the positive impact an optimized 5G Standalone (SA) network slice could have on enhancing the mobile gaming experience for consumers. Using network slicing, a major function of a 5G SA network that can enable Vodafone to customize connectivity services for specific customers and use cases, the trial participants were able to experience more consistent gaming connectivity with a 270 percent increase in throughput, a 25 percent decrease in latency and 57 percent less jitter, as well as smoother graphics rendering. They assess the ramifications of the trial in potentially advancing the ability of CSPs to support, scale, and monetize mobile gaming applications. You're not going to want to miss this lively conversation!

In this episode of The 5G Factor, our series that focuses on all things 5G, the IoT, and the ecosystem as a whole, I'm joined by my colleague and fellow analyst, Todd Weiss, for a look at the top 5G developments and what's going on that caught our eye. Our conversation focused on: Nokia Driving Key PON-related 5G/Small Cell Innovations. The recent Fiber Connect 2023 event fully showed why fiber optics plays an essential role in 5G network builds and capabilities. Nokia, for instance, demonstrated its Build America, Buy America (BABA) compliance, 25G PON starter kit aimed at 10Gbp+ service opportunities, its Corteca home connectivity software aimed at monetizing and improving broadband experiences such as hybrid workforce environments, expanded its Network-in-a-box program, and strengthened its manufacturing presence in the US through deals with Sanmina in Wisconsin and Fabrinet in California. We discuss why these moves impact the 5G ecosystem, including Nokia's 100G PON collaboration with Vodafone. Ciena's 5G xHaul Portfolio Syncs up With Key Operator Priorities. In 5G systems, accuracy in frequency, phase, and time synchronization is integral for optimizing RAN performance. We see operators are prioritizing using network timing distribution across their transport infrastructure to complement local Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) at cell sites, providing a more resilient and flexible RAN architecture. Plus, we assess why streamlined visualization and management of timing and synchronization capabilities as well as transport versatility that supports network slicing are key to advancing xHaul innovation and broader adoption, and Calix's ecosystem role in delivering such capabilities. Calix Mobile Backhaul Portfolio Ready for Prime Time 5G Demands. Given that hundreds or even thousands of smartphones depend on the connection to their base station, we see that mobile operators hold their backhaul providers to the highest levels of performance in the industry. As a result, mobile operators want real-time visibility of circuit performance, increasingly demand bandwidth on demand flexibility, and fail-safe circuits. We delve into why Calix's portfolio, such as the Calix AXOS E5 Ethernet Service Access Nodes, deliver the Carrier Ethernet 10G and 1G UNI service demarcation and Ethernet aggregation capabilities key to assuring operators can provide premium business and mobile backhaul services with operational efficiency and service assurance.

A Review Of Key AI/Automotive Innovations by Qualcomm and Ethernovia Including The Selection Of The Snapdragon Platform For The 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ 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, Olivier Blanchard, for a look at the top 5G developments and what's going on that caught our eye. Their conversation underscored: Qualcomm Spotlights Benefits of Running Gen AI on Devices. We see the cost of running generative AI models on-device versus the cloud translates directly to the amount of power required to run these models. Edge devices with efficient AI processing offer leading performance per watt, especially when compared with the cloud. Edge devices can run generative AI models at a fraction of the energy, especially when considering not only processing but also data transport. This difference is significant in energy costs as well as helping cloud providers offload data center energy consumption to meet their environmental and sustainability goals. We examine why on-device processing performance of mobile devices has increased by double-digits with each technology generation and is projected to continue this trend, and how Qualcomm's portfolio is integral to optimizing generative AI models across the global digital ecosystem through edge device optimization. Ethernovia: Accelerating Vehicle Data Architecture Transformation. New entrant Ethernovia is charting a portfolio development course that aggregates enormous quantities of data and routing between AI and SoC chipsets, which requires high bandwidth, low latency intelligent fabrics. As vehicle architectures evolve from domain-centric controllers toward zonal architectures, networking solutions must concurrently evolve to support higher data rates of advanced vehicle applications while meeting demand for improved reliability and security. We assess why zonal architectures are critical to advancing and scaling fast-evolving software-defined vehicle (SDV) applications such as Advanced Driver-Assisted Systems (ADAS), autonomous driving (AD) and a rich ecosystem of customer software delivered Over the Air (OTA), including 5G connectivity. Ericsson on Board for Intel's 18A Process. Qualcomm's announcement that the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ will leverage several core automotive platforms from its Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions stack in one vehicle points to both the growing appeal for automakers to streamline the design of their software-defined vehicles and to the accelerating maturity of Qualcomm's portfolio of automotive solutions. The four pillars of Qualcomm's Snapdragon Digital Chassis stack focus on connectivity, cockpit tech (digital instrument clusters and infotainment), Car-to-Cloud features (think OTA updates), and ADAS (the Snapdragon Ride Platform delivers a broad swath of driver-assist and autonomous driving features). We review GM's decision to power the 2025 Escalade IQ with key Snapdragon automotive platforms and why it sends a clear signal to the industry that it trusts Qualcomm to deliver the goods when it comes to uncompromisingly redefine the Escalade for the EV era.

On this episode of Futurum Live! From the Show Floor, I am joined by SHARE President, Scott Fagen, during the SHARE conference in New Orleans. We discussed the organization's efforts to evolve its offerings by introducing individual memberships and an expanded digital platform. Fagen revealed that there is pent-up international demand for SHARE's content, prompting the creation of a learning management system for year-round access to educational material. He clarified that new features would only be available to individual members, and they're offering significant registration rate discounts for these members for future conferences. International Reach: SHARE identified a global audience interested in their content, including a substantial number of people from Asia and Australia. Digital Transformation: The organization is developing a learning management system to make educational content and expert interactions accessible year-round. Membership Model: SHARE is shifting towards individual memberships, which will exclusively provide access to the new digital features. Conference Highlights: Fagen mentioned that IBM's announcement of ZOS 3.1 and the incorporation of AI were key topics at the event, with plans for future conferences in Orlando and Kansas City. Learn more at share.org.

A Look into Recent vRAN Developments and How Key Players such as Marvell, Intel, Ericsson, Samsung, and Nokia Have Juiced vRAN Innovation 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, including recent vRAN developments and how key players such as Marvell, Intel, Ericsson, Samsung, and Nokia Have Juiced vRAN innovation. Our conversation underscored: Intel Delivers vRAN Boost to 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors Samsung and Intel Expand vRAN Collaboration Ericsson on Board for Intel's 18A Process Marvell OCTEON Fusion Font of vRAN Innovation Join us for this eye-opening conversation!

On this episode of Futurum Live! From the Show Floor, The Futurum Group's Steven Dickens talked with 21CS's Eddy Ciliendo, Vice President of Business Development, during the SHARE Conference in New Orleans. Their conversation covered their partnership with IBM, why Cloud Data Management (CDM) matters and what's next on the horizon for 21CS. It's a great conversation you don't want to miss. Learn more at 21CS.

On this episode of Futurum Live! From the Show Floor, I talk with Josh Stiles, Implementation Specialist, Chris Hartley, Software Engineer at 21CS, during the SHARE Conference in New Orleans. Our conversation covered 21CS's perspective on the future of Mainframe. Josh and Chris also share how both of them came to the Mainframe industry, how their careers have advanced by working at 21CS, and their advice for new IT graduates looking to enter the Mainframe industry. It's a great conversation you don't want to miss. Learn more at 21CS.

On this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast – Interview Series, host Daniel Newman welcomes Dell Technologies' Chris Burkhart, Director, Outbound & Partner Marketing for Dell APEX for a conversation on the power of Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and the challenges Dell is helping its customers overcome in multicloud management, scalability, compliance and sustainability. Their discussion covers: We discuss the current state of multicloud management, and the key challenges Dell's customers are facing How IaaS helps businesses overcome their scalability and flexibility challenges What benefits organizations can expect in regards to budgets and staff efficiency, and why this is critical in today's workforce We learn some ways that IaaS can help organizations with their sustainability efforts How the Dell APEX solution can drive innovation within organizations

On this episode of Futurum Live! From the Show Floor, The Futurum Group's Steven Dickens talks with BMC Software's David Jeffries, BMC IZOT's VP of Research and Development, during the SHARE Conference in New Orleans. Their conversation covered BMC's approach to current megatrends in technology and their impact on the Mainframe, as well as how BMC's technologies will assist their customers in their mainframe transformation and their journey on the road to becoming an Autonomous Digital Enterprise. It's a great conversation you don't want to miss. Learn more at BMC Software: https://www.bmc.com/

On this episode of Futurum Live! From the Show Floor, The Futurum Group's Steven Dickens talks with Jeanne Glass, Founder and CEO of VirtualZ, about modern data access approaches that will accelerate getting mainframe data to the cloud for AI, BI and other business imperatives. We also covered how difficult it's been for the mainframe and the cloud to share equivalent real-time data access across platforms, until VitrualZ. Learn more about VirtualZ: https://virtualzcomputing.com/

In this episode of Live! From the Show Floor at SHARE New Orleans 2023, I talked with Lisa Schwab, COO and SVP of Sales at SVA Software, about how SVA Software impacts the mainframe industry and why a company would work with them. We also covered what makes their offering unique. Lisa shared some real-life examples with SVA Software's most recent success story and the most exciting project for the technical team recently. Learn more about SVA Software: https://www.svasoftware.com/

On this episode of Futurum Live! From the Show Floor, The Futurum Group's Steven Dickens talks with BMC Software's Principal Product Managers, Paul Spicer and Susan Rice, during the SHARE Conference in New Orleans. Their conversation covered observability and automation for Mainframe transformation, the Mainframe ecosystem and modernization. It's a great conversation you don't want to miss. Learn more at BMC Software: https://www.bmc.com/

On this episode of Futurum Live! From the Show Floor, The Futurum Group's Steven Dickens talks with BMC Software's Tomer Zelberzvig, Senior Product Manager and Shari Killion, Senior Solutions Engineer during the SHARE Conference in New Orleans. Their conversation covered hybrid cloud data protection and management for Mainframe data. It's a great conversation you don't want to miss. Learn more at BMC Software: https://www.bmc.com/

On this episode of Futurum Live! From the Show Floor, The Futurum Group's Steven Dickens talks with BMC Software's Tony Anter, DevOps Architect & Evangelist and Tim Ceradsky, Director – Solutions Engineering, during the SHARE Conference in New Orleans. Their conversation covered megatrends for the modern Mainframe with DevOps. It's a great conversation you don't want to miss. Learn more at BMC Software: https://www.bmc.com/

On this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast – Interview Series, I am joined by Ross Sabolcik, SVP, Industrial and Commercial at Silicon Labs for a conversation on Industrial and Commercial IoT, AI, as well as smart cities and agriculture. In our conversation, we discussed the following: Most people think of "Smart Homes" and consumer electronics when it comes to the Internet of Things or IoT, so what exactly is Industrial and Commercial IoT? The current state of smart city concept adoption and how successful deployment is right now What the impact AI is on Industrial IoT What market segments might surprise viewers about large scale IoT

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 and Steven Dickens take a look at the top 5G developments, and what's going on that caught their eye, including the latest 5G sustainability and ESG. Their discussion centered on: Sustainability Takes Center Stage in Major CSP Decision Making. Communication service providers (or CSPs) are now better positioned to fulfill their sustainability missions, including ESG objectives, by actively managing a diverse range of ESG matters, including providing equitable access to connectivity. CSP 5G Sustainability Fulfillment Aligns with Global Guidelines. By meeting ESG reporting requirements, such as embedded in the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and Sustainability Accounting Standards (SASB), CSPs can burnish and equally important market the sustainability credentials of their 5G network builds. Top CSPs in Advancing 5G Sustainability. Ron and Steven examine why they find that Vodafone, Orange, T-Mobile, and Telefonica are excelling at advancing the 5G sustainability cause. Join us for this eye-opening conversation!

Technology's impact on the business landscape continues to evolve. As this unfolds, remember the trifecta of technology, process, and people are the key elements in a successful business strategy. Greg and Daniel welcome Rick Pittman, Vice President CIO Research at Info-Tech, to uncover people-centric strategies for building the talent pool of tomorrow.

In this episode of The 5G Factor, our series that focuses on all things 5G, the IoT, and the ecosystem as a whole, I'm joined by my colleague and fellow analyst, Todd Weiss, for a look at the top 5G developments and what's going on that caught our eye. Our discussion centered on: Major CSP CapEx Snapshot: Spotlight on AT&T, DT/T-Mobile, Verizon, China Mobile, Vodafone, China Telecom. Global CSP capital expenditures (CapEx) for the rest of 2023 and partially into 2024 have more clarity with the major CSPs providing mixed projections that indicate mostly flat CapEx growth. Notably, T-Mobile's parent, Deutsche Telekom, and Verizon have outlooks that respectively decrease CapEx 24% and 19% from 2022 to 2023 with Verizon cutting more in 2024. We investigate what the implications of the global CSP CapEx situation means for the 5G ecosystem in both the U.S. and other parts of the world. T-Mobile Champions New 5G Carrier Aggregation Capabilities. T-Mobile is championing its new 5G carrier aggregation capabilities, which allows it to combine multiple 5G channels, or carriers, to deliver greater speed and performance. T-Mobile is now merging four 5G channels of sub-6 GHz spectrum – two channels of 2.5 GHz Ultra Capacity 5G, one channel of 1900 MHz and one channel of 600 MHz spectrum that is akin to combining four separate highways into a top performance superhighway. We assess the benefits customers can gain from the new capabilities, especially for 5G SA environments, as well as the competitive implications for the U.S. market. Q2 2023 Earnings: AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon Put Up Good Numbers. AT&T Q2 2023 revenues came in at $29.9 billion, up 0.9% year over year (YoY), Verizon reported Q2 2023 revenue of $32.6 billion, yielding a non-GAAP profit of $1.10 per share, and T-Mobile generated service revenues of $15.7 billion, up 3% YoY. We examine how each of the big three U.S. operators fared across key subscriber and financial categories and where competitive advantages are generated.

In this episode of the Infrastructure Matters Podcast, Camberley Bates and Krista Macomber discuss some news items below. They then highlight the need for a comprehensive approach to cyber resiliency that involves collaboration between various teams and continuous training to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats, and they touch on implications for technology and IT infrastructure. Topics include: Veeam receives DoDIN APL certification IBM launches the FlashSystem 5045 Rubrik partners with Microsoft for Sentinel SIEM, Azure OpenAI integration The Futurum Group's upcoming participation in the Flash Memory Summit Comprehensive cyber-resiliency What exactly IS comprehensive cyber-resiliency? General considerations and best practices from a technology standpoint, including touching on: Data protection Data management Automation The CISO perspective, based on a recent Futurum Group research study End-user training

In this episode of Infrastructure Matters, Steven Dickens and Krista Macomber discuss zero-trust architecture and its implementation. They emphasize that zero-trust is not just a single product or tool but a concept that requires a combination of people, processes, and technologies. They also mention the importance of confidential computing in securing data in use and the need for a shared responsibility model when using cloud services. Additionally, IBM's acquisition of Apptio and BMC's new AMI Cloud portfolio are discussed. Topics include: IBM's acquisition of Apptio BMC announcing its AMI Cloud portfolio NetApp's BlueXP enhancements for multi-cloud operations and cyber-resiliency Zero Trust Architectures What are they? How do they shift thinking and technology requirements compared to traditional, perimeter-based approaches? How exactly do they impact IT Infrastructure design? Reference architectures and services that can help in design and implementation You can watch the video of our conversation below. Be sure to visit our YouTube Channel and subscribe so you don't miss an episode.

In this episode of the Infrastructure Matters Webcast we review the latest conferences including HPE Discover, Pure Storage Accelerate and MongoDB .local NYC. Plus, we explore the impact of generative AI on the industry– it is more than hype and it is here to stay. The Futurum Group's Steven Dickens, VP and Practice Lead, Hybrid IT and Camberley Bates, VP and Practice Lead, Data Infrastructure give their views on how this market is evolving and what to expect in the coming months. Topics include: HPE Discover 2023 highlighted new GreenLake offerings for private cloud and large language models. Pure//Accelerate 2023 showcased new FlashArray//X and FlashArray//C models with performance and capacity improvements, as well as a new ransomware recovery SLA. MongoDB Local 2023 highlighted the company's growing traction in the cloud native database market and its focus on AI. Enterprise AI is the next frontier for enterprises: Enterprise AI and generative AI have the potential to deliver significant value to all enterprises, raising this topic to the top of the list Many vendors are launching new products and services, with much more to come in the next six months. Recent entries in the market include Dell's Project Helix and HPE Greenlake for Large Language Models The challenge for enterprises will be to choose the right AI solutions for their specific needs and to mitigate the risks of bias and misuse They agree that the C-suite will need to be involved in the decision-making process around AI adoption You can watch the video of our conversation here. Be sure to visit our YouTube Channel and subscribe so you don't miss an episode.

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 Clint Wheelock take a look at the top 5G developments and what's going on that caught our eye. Their discussion centers on: Qualcomm: The Future of AI is Hybrid. Qualcomm sees wireless and AI as two technologies that will synergistically fuel future innovations, including especially across the 5G ecosystem. For two generations now, Qualcomm has used AI to enhance modem-RF system performance across its Snapdragon Modem-RF systems. Ron and Clint explore how AI can play an integral role in powering end-to-end wireless system design in key areas such as energy savings optimization, network load balancing, and device mobility management and why the 5G Advanced era provides the foundation to deliver a standardized wireless AI framework to deliver new breakthrough applications. Nokia Unveils Airscale Baseband Capabilities That Bring AI to Mobile Networks. Nokia launched baseband capacity cards powered by ReefShark SoC technology, including Levante for ultra-performance and Lodos for high-performance aimed at 5G Advanced capabilities, as well as the Ponente 5G Advanced baseband control card, Pandion Multiband Remote Radio Heads, Shikra outdoor & indoor small cells, and the MantaRay intelligent network management and optimization solutions portfolio using AI-driven MantaRay Energy to optimize energy consumption in mobile networks. Ron and Clint assess why the new AI-infused AirScale portfolio boosts Nokia's O-RAN and Cloud RAN proposition and 5G Advanced readiness. NVIDIA Softbank Collaborate on Gen AI and 5G/6G Apps. NVIDIA and Softbank are collaborating on a platform for generative AI and 5G/6G apps based on the NVIDIA GH200 Grace Hopper Superchip in support of Softbank's plans to roll out at new, distributed AI data centers across Japan. The platform will use the new NVIDIA MGX reference architecture with Arm Neoverse-based GH200 Superchips, and is expected to improve performance, scalability and resource use of application workloads. Ron and Clint evaluate the prospects of the NVIDIA MGX architecture in moving the mobile ecosystem to scale and broaden adoption of wide array of apps such as AI, HPC, and NVIDIA Omniverse.

In this episode of The 5G Factor, our series that focuses on all things 5G, the IoT, and the ecosystem as a whole, I'm joined by my colleague and fellow analyst, Clint Wheelock, for a look at 5G news and what's going on that caught our eye. Our conversation focused on: Qualcomm Calls for 5G to Standalone. In a recent blog, Qualcomm advocates that many of the key innovations in 5G require 5G Standalone (SA) — a network architecture that can allow new, differentiated services which can be monetized for new revenue streams. However, only 22% of the 524 operators investing in 5G networks are investing in 5G SA. We provide our perspective on why more operators need to deploy 5G SA to accelerate the pace of innovation across the 5G ecosystem and what benefits 5G SA brings in contrast to 5G non-standalone (NSA) implementations. Juniper's New Beyond Labs Aims to Solve Biggest Challenges of Experience-First Networking Era. Juniper Networks Beyond Labs is a fresh initiative focused on shaping the future of the networking and IT industries with emphasis on pioneering research and experimental technology developments. For Juniper customers and partners, such as Eurofiber and Intel, along with the broader academic community like Purdue University, Juniper Beyond Labs will provide an opportunity to influence research directions and pathfinding projects. We provide our views on Juniper extending its collaboration with Intel and work on the integration of the Intel FlexRAN Reference Architecture, private 5G networks, Juniper RIC and the Juniper Cloud-Native Router on Intel Xeon processors, can enable new capabilities that advance 5G transformation. Samsung Electronics and MediaTek Demonstrate 5G Uplink Capabilities with Three Transmit Antenna. Samsung and MediaTek successfully completed testing of 5G Standalone Uplink (UL) 2CC Carrier Aggregation with C-Band UL MIMO to improve uplink speeds. The Suwon, Korea-based lab demo used three transmit (3Tx) antennas to improve upload experiences. We consider and review what 5G ecosystem benefits 3Tx capabilities can provide across the 5G ecosystem in areas such as cloud gaming, video collaboration platforms, and live streaming.

In this vignette of The 5G Factor, Ron Westfall and Steve Dickens provide their perspective on Red Hat becoming the primary infrastructure platform for Nokia's Core Network Applications. The conversation focused on: Red Hat Becomes the Primary Infrastructure Platform for Nokia's Core Network Applications. Nokia and Red Hat reached an agreement to integrate Nokia's core network applications with Red Hat OpenStack Platform and RedHat OpenShift. 350 personnel at Nokia will be transferring to Red Hat as Nokia moves on from developing the platforms that host its software. The duo will jointly support and evolve existing Nokia Container Services (NCS) and Nokia CloudBand Infrastructure Software (CBIS) customers while developing a path for customers to migrate to Red Hat's platforms. We delve into the implications for the 5G ecosystem and telco cloud journeys.

In this vignette of The 5G Factor, Ron Westfall and Steve Dickens provide their perspective on HPE completing its acquisition of private wireless specialist Athonet and its impact on the private 5G market segment and the overall 5G ecosystem. The conversation focused on: HPE Completes Acquisition of Private 5G Specialist Athonet. With the acquisition of Athonet, HPE sets the company's sights on bringing private 5G and WiFi together to augment and innovate enterprise connectivity including using HPE GreenLeke's edge compute and security/SASE portfolio assets. HPE's Aruba portfolio is already widely deployed throughout global WiFi implementations putting HPE in a strong position to drive private 5G and WiFi services and capabilities, including mixed network scenarios, according to customer needs. HPE also gains 450 more deployments across major verticals such as healthcare, transportation, utilities, and government. We assess what the completion of the acquisitions means for the private 5G market and the overall 5G ecosystem.

In this vignette of The 5G Factor, Ron Westfall and Steve Dickens provide their perspective on Azure for Operators strategic commitment to build 5G modern connected applications across edge environments. The conversation focused on: Azure for Operators: Build 5G Modern Connected Apps at the Edge. Azure for Operators (AfO) is targeting the advancement of 5G modern connected apps across cloud computing fabrics, especially the edge. AfO bring Azure Public MEC, which leverages the mobile operator's public 5G network connectivity, and Azure Private MEC, which brings the power of the cloud to the enterprise's own infrastructure, as key solution offerings. We explore why AfO can move the needle in driving 5G modern connected apps across 5G environments.

In this episode of The 5G Factor, our series that focuses on all things 5G, the IoT, and the ecosystem as a whole, I'm joined by my colleague and fellow analyst, Steven Dickens for a look at 5G news and what's going on that caught our attention. Our conversation focused on: Red Hat Becomes the Primary Infrastructure Platform for Nokia's Core Network Applications. Nokia and Red Hat reached an agreement to integrate Nokia's core network applications with Red Hat OpenStack Platform and RedHat OpenShift. 350 personnel at Nokia will be transferring to Red Hat as Nokia moves on from developing the platforms that host its software. The duo will jointly support and evolve existing Nokia Container Services (NCS) and Nokia CloudBand Infrastructure Software (CBIS) customers while developing a path for customers to migrate to Red Hat's platforms. We delve into the implications for the 5G ecosystem and telco cloud journeys. Azure for Operators: Build 5G Modern Connected Apps at the Edge. Azure for Operators (AfO) is targeting the advancement of 5G modern connected apps across cloud computing fabrics, especially the edge. AfO brings Azure Public MEC, which leverages the mobile operator's public 5G network connectivity, and Azure Private MEC, which brings the power of the cloud to the enterprise's own infrastructure, as key solution offerings. We explore why AfO can move the needle in driving 5G modern connected apps across 5G environments. HPE Completes Acquisition of Private 5G Specialist Athonet. With the acquisition of Athonet, HPE sets the company's sights on bringing private 5G and WiFi together to augment and innovate enterprise connectivity, including using HPE GreenLake's edge compute and security/SASE portfolio assets. HPE's Aruba portfolio is already widely deployed throughout global WiFi implementations putting HPE in a strong position to drive private 5G and WiFi services and capabilities, including mixed network scenarios, according to customer needs. HPE also gains 450 more deployments across major verticals such as healthcare, transportation, utilities, and government. We assess what the completion of the acquisitions means for the private 5G market and the overall 5G ecosystem.

Today's headlines are awash with reports of cloud repatriation. Some surveys show over 70% of IT respondents move some workloads, or data, back to on-premise infrastructure. Many business and technology considerations underpin this trend. Join Greg and Daniel as they host David Linthicum from Deloitte Consulting to unpack what's behind these headlines and the impact on overall IT architecture decision-making. It was a great conversation and one you don't want to miss. Like what you've heard? Check out Episode One of The Main Scoop, Episode Two of the Main Scoop, Episode Three of The Main Scoop, Episode Four of The Main Scoop, Episode Five of The Main Scoop, Episode Six of The Main Scoop, Episode Seven of The Main Scoop, Episode Eight of The Main Scoop, Episode Nine of The Main Scoop, Episode Ten of The Main Scoop, and Episode Eleven of The Main Scoop. Be sure to subscribe to never miss an episode of The Main Scoop series.