Futurum Tech Webcast

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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