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Tom Hollingsworth

Research Director, Networking

About Tom:
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

Is Telefónica and Nokia's Agentic AI Push a Catalyst for Network API Adoption
February 16, 2026

Is Telefónica and Nokia’s Agentic AI Push a Catalyst for Network API Adoption?

Tom Holligsworth, Research Director, Networking at Futurum, shares his insights on how Telefónica and Nokia are accelerating Network API adoption using Agentic AI (A2A & MCP) in support of GSMA...
Co-Packaged Optics The Key to Unleashing AI Networking’s Full Potential
February 13, 2026

Co-Packaged Optics: The Key to Unleashing AI Networking’s Full Potential

Tom Hollingsworth, Advisor at Futurum, shares his insights on the need for co-packaged optics in modern networking. He discusses the way they solve performance problems and reduce power consumption....
Will T-Satellite Apps Redefine Off-Grid Connectivity for Everyone?
October 7, 2025

Will T-Satellite Apps Redefine Off-Grid Connectivity for Everyone?

Tom Hollingsworth, Networking Technology Advisor and Event Lead at Futurum, shares insights on T-Mobile’s expansion of T-Satellite apps powered by Starlink, bringing WhatsApp, Google Maps, and AllTrails to off-grid connectivity....

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