Author: Fernando Montenegro

The Recent Reorganization Yields an Organization More Focused on Innovation and Delivering a Strong Platform Message
Fernando Montenegro, VP and Practice Lead, Cybersecurity at Futurum, shares his/her insights on the main announcements and key trends from Cisco Live US 2025, including agentic AI and secure networking.
IT Services Provider Introduces DSPM Consulting Offering Targeting AI Readiness and Compliance
Futurum’s Fernando Montenegro and Krista Case analyze Kyndryl's launch of data security posture management services using Microsoft Purview to enhance data protection and AI readiness.
Q2 Results Driven by Improved Server Execution, GreenLake Gains, and Cost Actions
Fernando Montenegro and Krista Case at Futurum examine HPE’s Q2 FY 2025 results, with improved server execution, AI systems traction, and hybrid cloud strength driving upside despite margin pressure and macro headwinds.
Platformization and AI Investments Shaped Palo Alto Networks’ Q3 Performance, as the Company Balanced Internal Execution With an Evolving Industry Landscape
Fernando Montenegro, Vice President and Practice Lead with Futurum, digs into Palo Alto Networks Q3 2025 results. In focus: the key movement towards platformization and AI momentum within a competitive landscape, as the company advances toward long-term targets.
Fernando Montenegro, VP and Practice Lead at Futurum examines key trends from the RSAC Conference, highlighting AI's dominance, evolving attack surfaces, and the continued push toward security platforms.
Fernando Montenegro and Krista Case at Futurum share their insights on evolving cyber incidents and their resulting impact on technology requirements.
Webscale AI Orders Surpass $1 Billion YTD as Cisco Beats Top and Bottom-Line Estimates
Krista Case and Fernando Montenegro at Futurum analyze Cisco’s Q3 FY 2025 results, highlighting strong AI infrastructure growth, security momentum with Splunk, and solid execution across networking and enterprise transformation.
Transformation Initiatives Drive Profitability as Company Posts Revenue Growth
Fernando Montenegro, VP and Practice Lead at Futurum, reviews Kyndryl's Q4 FY2025 earnings. Key highlights: Constant-currency growth, notable rise in pretax income, how 'three-A' initiatives drive results, and strategic tailwinds.
Fernando Montenegro, VP and Practice Lead at Futurum, examines how agentic AI can be effectively deployed within cybersecurity operations and the evolution of these autonomous systems in security workflows.
The 2025 Edition of the Venerable Conference Shows How It Is Evolving Under New Ownership While the Industry Navigates the Impact of AI
Key analysts at Futurum share insights on the rebranded RSAC Conference's transformation into a broader platform, the conference experience, and highlight trends including AI implementation and the importance of identity and data security.
Fernando Montenegro and Krista Case of The Futurum Group reveal their projections for robust cybersecurity spending, driving the market to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.6% from 2024 to 2029, reaching an estimated US$287.6 billion.
Top 10 Finalists for RSAC 2025 Spotlight AI Security, Data Protection, and Attack Surface Management
Fernando Montenegro, VP and Practice Lead, Cybersecurity at The Futurum Group, shares insights on the 2025 RSAC Innovation Sandbox finalists. AI security, data protection, and attack surface management dominate this year’s themes amid rising enterprise demand.

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