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Tom Hollingsworth

Research Director, Networking

Tom Hollingsworth, CCIE #29213, is The Networking Nerd. He has spent the last twenty-five years implementing and understanding IT infrastructure, specializing in data center and campus networking, wireless and mobility solutions, and cybersecurity. He has extensive experience designing and implementing complex architectures and explaining their benefits to stakeholders and practitioners alike.
Tom has hosted numerous Tech Field Day events focused on educating the wider enterprise IT community about solutions and products across the spectrum of offerings. He has participated in roundtable discussions and moderated panels on current and future technology outlooks. His advice is sought after by community members and company stakeholders at all levels. Tom has also hosted a weekly technology news podcast since 2018.

Recent Insights, News & Research

Will Acrobat Studio’s Update Redefine Productivity and Content Creation
January 29, 2026

Will Acrobat Studio’s Update Redefine Productivity and Content Creation?

Keith Kirkpatrick, VP and Research Director at Futurum, covers Adobe’s Acrobat Studio updates and provides his assessment of how this will impact the use of software to manage and automate...
Commvault Q3 FY 2026 Record Revenue, ARR Guide Trimmed
January 29, 2026

Commvault Q3 FY 2026: Record Revenue, ARR Guide Trimmed

Futurum Research reviews Commvault’s Q3 FY 2026 results, citing Unity-led cross-sell momentum, SaaS cohort scaling, identity resilience partnerships, and a modest ARR guide-down from mix and duration normalization....
Texas Instruments Q4 FY 2025 Earnings Highlight Industrial, Auto, DC Traction
January 29, 2026

Texas Instruments Q4 FY 2025 Earnings Highlight Industrial, Auto, DC Traction

Futurum Research analyzes TI’s Q4 FY 2025 results, highlighting industrial and automotive recovery and rising data center mix, with 300mm capacity and inventory strategy positioning TI for improving near-term demand....
Teradata Set to Turn Data Gravity Into AI Gold With Enterprise AgentStack
January 29, 2026

Teradata Set to Turn Data Gravity Into AI Gold With Enterprise AgentStack

Brad Shimmin, Vice President and Practice Lead at Futurum, analyzes Teradata’s launch of Enterprise AgentStack. He explores how Teradata is leveraging data gravity and robust governance to bridge the "production...
Will the U.S. Army’s $5.6B Salesforce Deal Set the Standard for Modernization
January 28, 2026

Will the U.S. Army’s $5.6B Salesforce Deal Set the Standard for Modernization?

Keith Kirkpatrick, VP and Research Director at Futurum, shares his insights on Salesforce’s $5.6 billion contract with the U.S Army, and discusses the implications for Salesforce, its competitors, and agentic...
Nutanix and Pure Storage Join Forces Amid Enterprise Virtualization Upheaval
January 28, 2026

Nutanix and Pure Storage Join Forces Amid Enterprise Virtualization Upheaval

Alastair Cooke, CTO Adviser at Futurum, shares his insights on the partnership between Pure Storage and Nutanix to integrate Pure’s Evergreen Storage and FlashArray into Nutanix’s Cloud-like AHV and Prism....

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