Author: Ron Westfall

The Futurum Group’s latest research report, Uplifting Mainframe Operations: IBM Z IntelliMagic Vision for z/OS Transforms Performance Analytics for IBM Z, completed in partnership with IBM, delves deep into how the merger with IntelliMagic enhances IBM's offerings.
Cisco Q3 Results Show Progress in Portfolio Synergies Across Networking, Security, Observability, and Data with the Splunk Addition Positioned to Spur More Growth
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall and Daniel Newman examine Cisco’s Q3 FY 2024 results and why Cisco’s progress with the integration of Splunk and the harnessing of portfolio synergies provides a positive framework for the company.
An Assessment of Major Private 5G Moves Indicating New Momentum Including Cisco’s Ecosystem Progress, Tesla Onboarding, and Verizon Starts Certifying Nokia DAC
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall and Olivier Blanchard review new private 5G ecosystem advances including Cisco’s collaboration with Augmentir, Nokia, and Logicalis to boost adoption of the Cisco Mobility Services Platform across enterprises, Tesla building its P5G network at its Berlin gigafactory, and Verizon completing the first phase of certifying Nokia’s DAC for the Verizon Business Private 5G Network portfolio.
Cradlepoint’s New NetCloud SASE Solution Swiftly Scales Zero-Trust Networks Fulfilling Growing Market Demand for Streamlined Network Solutions
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall assesses why the new Cradlepoint NetCloud SASE solution provides the integration of security, SD-WAN, and cellular connectivity key to meeting the top security demands of organizations.
GlobalFoundries Q1 2024 Delivered Beats on Top and Bottom Results Gaining Momentum from Mobility Recovery and GenAI-Fueled Power Management Demand
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall and Daniel Newman examine GlobalFoundries’ solid Q1 2024 results due to funding from the US Department of Commerce and New York State that enables the company to expand and build new manufacturing capacity.
Oracle Databases 23ai Unleashes Breakthrough Enterprise AI Capabilities Across AI Vector Search, App Dev Acceleration, and Mission-Critical Data Domains
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall and Steven Dickens examine why Oracle's comprehensive suite of enhancements in Oracle Database 23ai positions it uniquely in the marketplace.
In our latest offering, Market Insight Report: AI RAN, focuses on the nascent AI RAN market, sharpening the definition of the category’s addressable market and market sizing data specific to the AI RAN market segment as it evolves.
In our latest deliverable, Market Insight Report: Industrial IoT Platform 2024 assesses the state of the IIoT platform market in 2024 and the integral role IIoT solutions play in enabling organizations to improve operational efficiency and business outcomes by ensuring granular and detailed data in real-time.
An Assessment of Major US Operators Q1 2024 Earnings and Implications for 5G Ecosystem, BT’s B2B Modernization, and Charter’s Residential Mobile Strides
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall and Olivier Blanchard review the Q1 2024 earnings of T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T and their impact on the 5G ecosystem, BT’s partnership with Global to modernize its UK Portfolio Businesses, and Charter’s Q1 2024 earnings reflect significant strides in residential mobile service revenue growth.
Lattice Semiconductor Q1 2024 Experienced Broad Declines Battling Industry Cyclical Headwinds But Robust Margins Show Solid Positioning for Long-Term Gains
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall and Daniel Newman review Lattice Semiconductor’s Q1 2024 results and why it remains the FPGA player to watch in the low and mid-tier segments of the market.
Why 5G Connected Laptops Provide the Enduring Advantages of Superior Security Across the AI-powered Hybrid Workforce Ecosystem
Ken Williams, National Senior Manager of Partner Solutions at T-Mobile for Business, joins Ron Westfall and Krista Macomber to discuss the rapidly evolving threat landscape and steps decision makers can take to protect their organizations including why 5G connected laptops are integral to stopping growing cybersecurity threats across AI-infused hybrid work environments.
In our latest research brief, 5G Connected Devices: The Enduring Benefits of Advanced Security, done in partnership with T-Mobile for Business, we analyze the technological advancements and the changing dynamics of the modern workplace that significantly broaden the cyberattack surface. As a result, implementing comprehensive and proactive measures for cyber-resiliency becomes a top priority for businesses.

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