Futurum Tech Webcast

In this episode of Infrastructure Matters, hosts Camberley Bates and Krista Macomber discuss Cohesity, Veritas and more on changes in the cybersecurity market. Their discussion covers:

• Cohesity's planned acquisition of Veritas NetBackup, NetBackup appliances and Alta Software-as-a-Service Top of Form

• Updates on Cybersecurity Policy, including insights from Krista's participation in a MarketScale Experts Talk

• Cisco's and Hitachi's relationship

• Infleqtion's quantum computing

With a little imagination, the possibilities for monetizing data are endless. In this episode of The Main Scoop™, hosts Greg Lotko and Daniel Newman are joined by Doug Laney, fellow at West Monroe and author of the best-selling books Infonomics and Data Juice, to explore unique strategies for - and real examples of - collateralizing data assets.

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, I am joined by Dell’s Delmar Hernandez, Technical Marketing Team for PowerEdge Server, and Steen Graham from Scalers AI for a conversation on the evolving landscape of Generative AI and its practical applications for businesses.

Our discussion covers:

• The explosion of AI in business discussions and its implications

• How businesses can utilize existing resources for AI projects to create value

• The partnership between Dell, Broadcom, and Scalers AI in showcasing an efficient generative AI model

• Insights into leveraging Dell's hardware and Broadcom's networking solutions for AI workloads

• The significance of Ethernet in connecting servers for distributed AI training

Learn more at Dell's Official Website.

On this episode of The AI Moment, we discuss an emerging generative AI trend – AI Observability and Policy Management.

Organizations want to develop in-house generative AI capabilities making centralized generative AI command and control products very desirable. Cisco Outshift drops a comprehensive, product-agnostic solution in Motific. What will the impact of Motific and other similar products for AI observability and policy management be?

In this episode of Infrastructure Matters, host Steven Dickens, alongside esteemed guests Stephen Foskett and Keith Townsend and co-host Camberley Bates, navigates the evolving landscape of IT infrastructure, focusing on innovation and challenges in the field. Recorded during Cloud Field Day, this dialogue sheds light on emerging technologies and the dynamics of industry collaboration. The conversation delves into the specifics of three companies - SoftIron, NeuroBlade, and Platform9 - highlighting their unique contributions to the IT infrastructure domain.

Key points discussed include:

• SoftIron's innovative approach to hyper-converged infrastructure, emphasizing its scalability and security. The company's dedication to rethinking infrastructure from the silicon level up to the software stack, aiming for a comprehensive re-engineering for specific market needs.

• NeuroBlade's development of a SQL processing unit designed to significantly accelerate SQL queries. This technology promises to address the challenges of data processing speed and efficiency, potentially transforming data analytics and database management.

• Platform9's managed Kubernetes service and its attempt to enhance resource utilization in cloud environments. The focus is on their efforts to tackle the perennial problem of resource over-provisioning and inefficient use, aiming for a more cost-effective and efficient deployment model.

• Insights into the purpose and impact of Tech Field Day as a platform for dialogue between vendors and influential IT professionals. The event serves as a critical venue for sharing advancements and discussing the practical implications of new technologies in the field.

This episode not only explores the technical intricacies of these companies but also reflects on the broader implications of their technologies on the IT infrastructure sector. Through engaging discussions and expert insights, Infrastructure Matters offers a deep dive into the future of technology infrastructure, emphasizing innovation, efficiency, and security.

On this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast – Interview Series, host Daniel Newman welcomes Doug Merritt, Chairman, CEO and President at Aviatrix for a conversation on secure cloud networking, what the market for it is looking like, and the impacts of AI.

Their discussion covers:

• An overview of the convergence of cloud networking

• Overall market growth for cloud networking

• What role AI is playing in cloud networking

• The importance of security in cloud networking

In this episode of Enterprising Insights, The Futurum Group's Enterprise Applications Research Director Keith Kirkpatrick explores the recent developments in the enterprise application space, focusing on recent earnings announcements, and their impact on the market. He'll also delve into the issue of enterprise application usability, and then close out the show with the "Rant or Rave" segment, where Kirkpatrick picks one item in the market, and champions or criticizes it.

On this special episode, host Daniel Newman speaks with cybersecurity expert, awarded thought leader, and newest member of The Futurum Group team, Shira Rubinoff. They discuss The Futurum Group's newly launched cyber practice, Cybersphere, which will integrate Shira's multi-million dollar assets including podcasts, speakerships, advisory and literature.

They also cover:

• The current state of the cybersecurity industry and why cybersecurity is more important now than ever before

• What customers can expect from Cybersphere including market intelligence, advisory, lab testing, and more

• Events that are on the horizon for Shira and The Futurum Group team.

If you'd like to learn more about Cybersphere or Shira Rubinoff, please check out our press release announcement.

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On this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast, host Daniel Newman welcomes Nakul Duggal, Group General Manager, Automotive, Industrial and Cloud for Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. They discuss Qualcomm's automotive announcements that were made at CES 2024.

Their discussion also covers:

• An overview of Qualcomm's automotive business at CES

• The technology drivers that are creating momentum for Qualcomm's growth in the automotive sector

• How GenAI is finding its way into the digital cockpit

An Assessment of Key 5G-IoT Developments Including GSMA IBM Telco AI Collaboration, Juniper's AI-Native Networking Platform, and Nokia AVA Energy Efficiency.

In this episode of The 5G Factor, our series that focuses on all things 5G, the IoT, and the 5G ecosystem as a whole, I look at the top 5G innovations and what's going on that caught my eye in the lead up to MWC24. Key AI and GenAI developments that stand out include the GSMA and IBM collaborating to advance AI skills and adoption using IBM's watsonx platform and training programs, Juniper launches its AI-Native Networking Platform built to optimize AI in assuring comprehensive, enhanced operator and end-user experiences, and Nokia's AVA Energy Efficiency solution targeted at ensuring operators fulfill their strategic sustainability goals.

My analytical review spotlighted:

GSMA and IBM Pair Up to Boost Telco AI Skills. The GSMA and IBM unveiled a new collaboration to support the adoption and skills of AI in the telecom industry through the launch of GSMA Advance's AI Training program and the GSMA Foundry Generative AI program. The AI training program, the first in a new series of courses by GSMA Advance, seeks to prepare telco decision makers for the AI-era and bridge skills gaps in the telecom industry, by equipping members with skills and knowledge to help leverage Gen AI technologies using watsonx, IBM's AI and data platform with AI assistants. The training program will span a wide range of topics, from fundamental AI principles to specialized Gen AI applications in telecoms. I examine how the GSMA Foundry Generative AI program, by providing GSMA members with access to IBM's watsonx platform, can aid telecom decision makers in diligently exploring industry-specific use cases of Generative AI, including those serving the world's least connected communities, as well as ensuring that risk management is foundational and critical to operationalizing AI.

Juniper Unveils AI-Native Networking Platform. Juniper announced its AI-Native Networking Platform, purpose-built to leverage AI to deliver end-to-end operator and end-user experiences. Juniper promotes that it is trained on seven years of insights and data science development. Juniper's AI-Native Networking Platform is designed to unify all campus, branch and data center networking solutions with a common AI engine and Marvis Virtual Network Assistant (or VNA). This can enable end-to-end AI for IT Operations (or AIOps) to be used for deep insight, automated troubleshooting and end-to-end networking assurance. I assess why the new Juniper AI-Native Networking Platform can elevate telco AI strategic objectives by enabling IT teams to transition from maintaining basic network connectivity to delivering secure end-to-end experiences for customers and partners that boost business outcomes.

Nokia AVA Energy Efficiency Uses AI/ML to Advance Telco Sustainability. Nokia's Telco AI initiative's aimed at supporting the fulfillment of telco sustainability objectives through its Nokia AVA Energy Efficiency AI solution designed to help operators reduce CO2 emissions and network energy costs. Operators want to meet environmental, sustainability and governance (ESG) goals by optimizing their 5G networks. I expect that operators and their supply chain and value chain partners can commit to proactively addressing the sustainability challenge our society faces. Nokia is collaborating with key partners such as China Mobile in using the TM Forum's Autonomous Networks technology and AI/ML intelligence as well as the Green 5G project to help define a unified energy efficiency standard and delivery methodology. I assess why China Mobile selection of Nokia AVA Energy Efficiency to help reduce energy consumption and control costs without compromising the customer experience is an exemplar on how AI/ML can be enlisted to help mobile operators to fulfill their long-term sustainability goals.