Ron Westfall

Research Director, Communication Networks

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.

Recent Insights, NEWS & RESEARCH:

HPE Enhances Zero Trust Network Access Solutions, Fortifying Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure Against Security Threats
Futurum’s Ron Westfall shares his insights on why HPE’s new ZTNA security portfolio capabilities are ready to provide robust protection, enabling organizations to reduce risks, counter attacks, and enhance organization-wide resilience.
Cisco Raises the AI Security Stakes with New Agentic AI Portfolio Innovations and Partnership Updates
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall shares his insights on why Cisco’s new XDR and Splunk security enhancements can transform organizational security service delivery using a network-centric, open XDR framework, prioritizing clarity and decisiveness.
T-Mobile Q1 2025 Earnings Shine with Revenue Growth and Record Customer Additions
Ron Westfall at The Futurum Group analyzes T-Mobile’s Q1 FY 2025 earnings, highlighting why it delivered robust results, including revenue growth, record customer additions, and new 5GA, T-Fiber, and T-Satellite updates.
Lightmatter Breakthrough 3D Photonic Interposer Tech Provides Highest Bandwidth and Largest Die Complexes for AI Infrastructure Chips
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall shares his insights on why Lightmatter can be a frontrunner in photonic supercomputing through its Passage M1000 and L200 products aimed at transforming AI infrastructure with breakthrough 3D photonic innovation.
The Micron G9 NAND Mobile UFS 4.1 Solution Provides the Innovation Key to Enabling Faster and More Responsive Experiences on Flagship Smartphones
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall shares his insights on why Micron’s G9 NAND with UFS 4.1 and UFS 3.1 drives the mobile ecosystem forward by delivering faster, more efficient, and AI-optimized storage solutions.
Ericsson Introduces Wireless-First Branch Architecture for Agile, Secure Connectivity to Support AI-Driven Enterprise Innovation
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall shares his insights on why Ericsson’s new wireless-first architecture and the E400 fulfill key emerging enterprise trends, such as 5G Advanced, IoT proliferation, and increased reliance on wireless-first implementations.

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