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:

Ron Westfall at Futurum shares his insights on why CEOs must focus on building a strong data foundation, including evaluating working with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, IBM, and OCI to optimize AI strategy planning.
Juniper Networks Ushers in a New Phase of AI-Native Innovation, Enhancing Client-to-Cloud Visibility and Advancing Self-Driving Network Operation
Futurum's Ron Westfall shares his insights on why Juniper Networks' AI-native platform enhancements set a high standard for end-to-end visibility and proactive management in the modern network ecosystem.
In our latest Research Brief, Oracle Database@Azure: The Genesis of Oracle’s Multi-Cloud Leadership, completed in partnership with Oracle, The Futurum Group explores how enterprises can simplify migration, reduce costs, and modernize operations while gaining a competitive edge in AI-driven application development.
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.

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