Futurum Tech Webcast

On this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast, host Shira Rubinoff is joined by Simpson Thacher & Bartlett's Chris Haley Head of Global Platform for a conversation on the key takeaways from Tanium's Converge Conference, and how cybersecurity practices are evolving within the legal sector.

Their discussion covers:

• The main themes and insights from Tanium's Converge Conference

• The role of cybersecurity in modern legal practices

• Challenges and solutions for implementing robust cybersecurity measures in the legal sector

• The evolution of legal sector's approach to data protection and privacy

• Future trends in cybersecurity within the legal industry

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In this episode of The 5G Factor, our series that focuses on all things across the 5G ecosystem, we review key 5G ecosystem developments including T-Mobile's $4.4 billion acquisition of UScellular's wireless operations, NVIDIA kicking P5G tires, AI-RAN Alliance considerations, and what Fortinet's cybersecurity portfolio brings to wireless/mobility environments.

Our analytical review drilled down on:

T-Mobile Acquires UScellular Wireless Operations: Good News for Rural Users. T-Mobile will pay approximately $4.4 billion for the assets being acquired from UScellular in the transaction that combines cash and up to $2.0 billion in debt to be assumed by T-Mobile. Upon closing, T-Mobile's 5G network will expand to serve UScellular customers, especially those in underserved rural areas, by moving from a roaming experience outside of the UScellular coverage areas to nationwide access. We explore why the additional capacity and coverage generated by the combination of T-Mobile/UScellular spectrum and wireless assets and capabilities can stimulate competition for wireless services across rural areas, particularly in relation to Verizon and AT&T service offerings as well as help reduce the digital divide.

Private 5G Momentum: NVIDIA Kicks Tires and AI Considerations. NVIDIA received approval from the FCC to build a private 5G SA network at its Santa Clara, CA HQ to test its implementation with unnamed O-RAN vendors. The move follows high-profile organizations such as Tesla, John Deere, Lufthansa Technik, and NEC elevating their respective private 5G (P5G) commitments as P5G installations worldwide have passed the 2K threshold. We delve into the recent progress in the P5G market and how NVIDIA's interest in P5G coincides with its 5G ecosystem initiatives including as a major backer of the AI-RAN Alliance and the development of the Grace Hopper chip to support new AI applications at the edge plus in RAN software.

Fortinet Brings Secure by Design Assurance to Wireless. Fortinet recently spotlighted its long-standing commitment to responsible radical transparency as an early signer of the Secure by Design pledge developed by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). CISA's latest initiative strongly aligns to Fortinet's existing product development processes already based on Secure by Design and Secure by Default principles. Fortinet is committed to adhering to robust product security scrutiny at all stages of the product development lifecycle, helping to ensure that security is designed into each product from inception all the way through to end of life, which we view as an important differentiator. We examine how the Fortinet platform combines unified SASE, security operations, and secure networking that protect the entire attack surface alongside integration ease with existing infrastructure plus our key takeaways from Fortinet's Mobility Field Day 11 presentations.

In this episode of Infrastructure Matters, hosts Steven Dickens, Camberley Bates and Krista Macomber discuss earnings performance from a variety of companies, as well as ongoing investments in sovereign clouds.

Key Points:

• Coverage of earnings performance from:

• Elastic

• Lenovo

• MongoDB

• NetApp

• Pure Storage

• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure's expansion into Morocco

On this episode of Marketing Art and Science, host Lisa Martin is joined by Trellix CMO, Ash Parikh. Tune into this 30 min discussion, as they explore the evolution of the buyer's journey, how marketing leadership styles and strategies change based on the company's growth status, the use of MarTech at Trellix, and uncover the intricate balance between art and science in driving revenue.

Their discussion covers:

• Evolution of the CMO role and how technology has influenced the management style of modern CMOs

• Marketing Management Styles: Examining Ash Parikh's approach to transforming and modernizing marketing at mid-size public and late-stage pre-IPO companies, and how management styles must adapt across different company stages.

• Martech in Action: Exploring Ash Parikh's utilization of marketing technology, including AI, automation, and IoT, to create personas, launch campaigns, align sales and marketing, and drive ROI.

• Emerging Tech and Future Trends: The impact of AI, gen AI, IoT, and 5G on the customer journey, as well as Ash Parikh's insights on leveraging emerging technologies for customer-oriented outcomes and influencing key metrics.

On this episode of The Main Scoop, we are joined by EY's Clare Aldegren, Global Head of Blockchain Sales and Operations for a conversation on the transformative potential of Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) in the banking sector. Hosted by Greg Lotko and Steven Dickens, this episode dives deep into the interplay between traditional banking systems, emerging technologies, and the digital transformation journey of the banking industry.

On this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast, hosts Randy Kerns and Krista Macomber are joined by SIOS Technical Evangelist Dave Bermingham, for a conversation on the importance of high availability solutions for regulated industries such as financial services.

Their discussion covers:

• The complexity and criticality of ensuring uptime for applications and data in regulated industries

• Exploring high availability (HA) options for regulated industries, including financial services, with a focus on cost and performance considerations

• An introduction to SIOS DataKeeper as a solution for high availability needs

On this episode of The Main Scoop, hosts Daniel Newman and Greg Lotko are joined by Broadcom's Lauren Valenti, Director, Mainframe Education, Vitality Residency Program, for a conversation on the allure of the mainframe for new technologists and the critical role of workforce resiliency.

Are Greg Lotko and Daniel Newman ready to give up their Main Scoop host positions? Well ... maybe not permanently. In this unique episode, Lauren Valenti takes over as host to discuss mainframe workforce development with two up-and-coming mainframers - Adia Sakura-Lemessy and Liam Glynn. Learn about their career goals, advice for other new technologists, their pathway to the mainframe, and more.

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 DevOps Dialogues: Insights & Innovations, I am joined by CTO Advisor and Signal65 Analyst, Alastair Cooke, for a discussion on the Intersection of DevOps, Platform Engineering, and SREs

Our conversations cover:

• DevOps for Continuous Evolution

• Platform Engineering Orchestrating Infrastructure for Innovation

• Site Reliability Engineers Are Bridging the Gap

• The Importance of Each Practice Area

These topics reflect ongoing discussions, challenges, and innovations within the DevOps community.

On this episode of the Infrastructure Matters, host Keith Townsend is joined by HPE's Bharath Ramesh, Global Head of AI Product for a conversation on exploring the complex landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) in the enterprise domain, with a focus on the challenges organizations face and the emergence of hybrid AI solutions as a viable approach.

Their discussion covers:

• The current state of AI adoption in enterprises and the primary obstacles they encounter

• The evolution and importance of hybrid AI solutions in addressing enterprise needs

• Insights into how organizations can effectively navigate the integration of AI technologies

• Strategies for enterprises to maximize the value of AI investments

• Future trends in AI development and how they might influence enterprise strategies

In this episode of Enterprising Insights, host Keith Kirkpatrick discusses two conferences he attended during the week, Epicor Insights and Salesforce Connections. Kirkpatrick talks about the key news from each event, new product announcements, and provides his take on each event. He then closes out the show with the Rant or Rave segment, focusing on a particular galling CX experience that saw a failure with applications, training, and the ability to show empathy.