Author: Camberley Bates

January 17, 2025

Camberley Bates

Research Note

Lenovo Announced Intent to Acquire Infinidat

The Acquisition Will Build on Their Entry and Mid-Range Storage Success With High-End Offerings

Camberley Bates at The Futurum Group covers Lenovo’s intended acquisition of Infinidat.

Data Infrastructure, Data Protection, Hybrid Cloud, Infrastructure, and Operations

January 15, 2025

Camberley Bates, Dion Hinchcliffe and Keith Townsend

Infrastructure Matters

What CES Means for Data Centers and 2025 Data Infrastructure Predictions – Six Five Webcast – Infrastructure Matters

Camberley Bates, Keith Townsend, and Dion Hinchcliffe explore Nvidia's CES 2025 innovations and the future landscape of data infrastructure on Six Five Webcast - Infrastructure Matters.

AI, Cybersecurity, Data Management, Semiconductors and Components

January 10, 2025

Camberley Bates

Research Note

VAST Data 5.2: Advancing AI-Ready Storage with Performance and Resilience

A Transformative Update Bringing New Hardware Architecture, Enhanced Write Performance, and Innovative Data Management Solutions for Hyperscale and Enterprise Environments

Camberley Bates, Chief Technology Advisor at The Futurum Group, shares insights on VAST Data Version 5.2, highlighting the EBox architecture, enhanced write performance, and data resilience features designed to meet AI and hyperscale storage environments.

AI and Data Analytics, Cloud, Data Management, Data Storage and SAN, High Performance Computing

January 10, 2025

Camberley Bates

Research Note

Hitachi Vantara Updates and Reflection on This Past Year

A Closer Look At Hitachi Vantara’s Innovative Virtual Storage Platform One, Offering Scalable and Energy-Efficient Storage Solutions for Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Environments

Camberley Bates, Chief Technology Advisor at The Futurum Group, shares insights on Hitachi Vantara’s expanded hybrid cloud storage platform and the integration of all-QLC flash, object storage, and advanced cloud capabilities.

AI and Data Analytics, Cloud, Data Storage and SAN, Hybrid Cloud, Infrastructure, and Operations, Sustainability, Markets, and Policy

December 6, 2024

Camberley Bates

Research Note

Pure Storage’s Q3 FY25: Innovations in Hyperscale, AI, and Enterprise Storage

Examining Pure Storage’s Progress in Hyperscale Markets, AI Infrastructure, and Enterprise Storage During Q3 FY2025

Camberley Bates, Chief Technology Advisor at The Futurum Group, discusses Pure Storage’s Q3 FY2025 performance, focusing on its hyperscale breakthroughs, AI infrastructure advancements, and enterprise storage innovations.

AI and Data Analytics, Data Infrastructure, Data Storage and SAN, Hybrid Cloud, Infrastructure, and Operations

December 3, 2024

Camberley Bates, Keith Townsend and Dion Hinchcliffe

Infrastructure Matters

CIO / CTO AI Insights Plus Show and Earnings Coverage – Six Five Webcast Infrastructure Matters

Hosts Keith Townsend, Camberley Bates, and Dion Hinchcliffe share breakthrough insights on AI's strategic impact on the roles of CIOs and CTOs, along with critical analysis of the latest tech sector earnings.

AI and Data Analytics, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise Applications

November 26, 2024

Camberley Bates and Dion Hinchcliffe

Infrastructure Matters

Earnings Season: Lenovo, Cisco, Kyndryl, Plus What to Know About LLMs – Six Five Webcast Infrastructure Matters

Dion Hinchcliffe and Camberley Bates delve into the latest earnings and updates from Lenovo, Cisco, Kyndryl, and the impact and understanding of Large Language Models in today's tech landscape.

Data Infrastructure, Enterprise Applications

November 26, 2024

Camberley Bates and Krista Case

Research Note

NetApp’s Q2 FY2025: Innovation Drives Growth in Data Infrastructure

NetApp’s Q2 FY2025 Results Reflect Strong Gains in Hybrid Cloud and All-Flash Storage, With Opportunities to Accelerate Public Cloud Growth

Camberley Bates, Chief Technology Advisor, and Krista Case, Research Director at The Futurum Group, explores NetApp's Q2 FY2025 performance, highlighting strong gains in hybrid cloud and the company’s strategy to navigate public cloud challenges.

AI, AI and Data Analytics, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Infrastructure

November 25, 2024

Camberley Bates

Research Note

SuperComputing 2024: A Playground for the Future of Technology

The Ultimate Technology Petting Zoo

Camberley Bates at The Futurum Group covers the SuperComputing 2024: A Playground for the Future of Technology.

AI, Data Infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud, Infrastructure, and Operations

November 15, 2024

Camberley Bates

Research Note

NetApp Announces New Models and BlueXP Expansion, Furthering Their Intelligent Data Infrastructure Vision

New Models and Functionality Across AFF, StorageGRID, E-Series, and BlueXP

Camberley Bates at The Futurum Group covers the recent NetApp announcements for ONTAP and StorageGrid.

Data Infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud, Infrastructure, and Operations

November 12, 2024

Camberley Bates

Research Note

Kyndryl Q2 FY25 Earnings: Key Growth Drivers: AI and Strategic Initiatives

Kyndryl’s Growth Fueled by Strategic Alliances, AI-Powered Delivery, and Margin-Expanding Initiatives

Camberley Bates, Chief Technological Advisor at The Futurum Group, analyzes Kyndryl’s Q2 FY25 earnings. Focused on strategic growth through alliances, AI-enabled platforms, and margin expansion initiatives.