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Ron Westfall

Research Director, Communication Networks

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Ron is an experienced, customer-focused research expert and analyst, with over 20 years of experience in the digital and IT transformation markets, working with businesses to drive consistent revenue and sales growth.

He is a recognized authority at tracking the evolution of and identifying the key disruptive trends within the service enablement ecosystem, including a wide range of topics across software and services, infrastructure, 5G communications, Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), analytics, security, cloud computing, revenue management, and regulatory issues.

Prior to his work with The Futurum Group, Ron worked with GlobalData Technology creating syndicated and custom research across a wide variety of technical fields. His work with Current Analysis focused on the broadband and service provider infrastructure markets.

Ron holds a Master of Arts in Public Policy from University of Nevada — Las Vegas and a Bachelor of Arts in political science/government from William and Mary.

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NBL100: Nokia Celebrates Bell Labs Innovation Powerhouse
Ron Westfall

NBL100: Nokia Celebrates Bell Labs Innovation Powerhouse

Nokia Bell Labs’ 100th Anniversary Created the Opportunity for Nokia CNS to Showcase How Collaboration with Bell Labs is Productizing Portfolio Innovation
Ron Westfall, Research Director at The Futurum Group, shares insights on why Nokia CSN and Bell Labs are driving the portfolio innovation key to enable CSP and enterprise transformation of cloud, AI and automation, and monetization capabilities.
Intel Vision 2025 Why Physical AI Beckons for Intel
Ron Westfall

Intel Vision 2025: Why Physical AI Beckons for Intel

Intel’s New CEO Lip-Bu Tan Spotlighted Physical AI and Its Importance at Intel Vision in Providing First Glimpses of His Unfolding Strategy
Ron Westfall, Research Director at The Futurum Group, shares insights on why Intel possesses the key portfolio building blocks, such as AI accelerators, edge computing expertise, and a legacy of powering complex systems, to become an integral player in the nascent Physical AI market.
OFC 2025: Marvell Interconnecting the AI Era
Ron Westfall

OFC 2025: Marvell Interconnecting the AI Era

Marvell Showcases Higher Performance, Customization, and Flexibility for Rack, Row, and Cloud-scale AI Networks at OFC 2025
Ron Westfall, Research Director at The Futurum Group, shares insights on why Marvell is making significant strides in advancing its interconnect portfolio to support scale-up and scale-out fabrics, particularly for AI-driven and cloud-based infrastructure.
NFD37: Selector Elevates AIOps to the Next Level
Ron Westfall

NFD37: Selector Elevates AIOps to the Next Level

Selector at Networking Field Day 37 Showed Why Its AI-Native Portfolio is Ready to Transform Network Operations
Ron Westfall, Research Director at The Futurum Group, shares insights on why Selector is earning more trust and greater customer traction in the adoption and scaling of its AIOps solutions by building AI into its overall portfolio from the company's inception.
Why AI Workstations Are Blossoming: Q3 2024
Ron Westfall

Why AI Workstations Are Blossoming: Q3 2024

The Furturm Group’s Ron Westfall examines the workstation data trends and key drivers that underpin “Why AI Workstations Are Blossoming: Q3 2024.”
NFD37 Versa Takes Sovereign SASE Versatility to the Next Level
Ron Westfall

NFD37: Versa Takes Sovereign SASE Versatility to the Next Level

Versa Networks at Networking Field Day 37 Showed Why It is Ready to Redefine Security and Control in the Era of Data Sovereignty with Sovereign SASE Offering
Ron Westfall, Research Director at The Futurum Group, shares insights on why Versa Sovereign SASE provides a transformative deployment strategy, merging a top-tier security and networking platform with adaptable deployment options to address the strict regulatory and operational demands of any organization.
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