Futurum Tech Webcast

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.

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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.

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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