Author: Ron Westfall

Intel Launches 5th Gen Xeon Scalable Processors Delivering Leaps in Performance and Energy Efficiency Key to AI Workload Breakthroughs at Network and Edge
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall assesses why the debut of 5th Gen Intel Xeon processors can ensure organizations gain improved TCO and better performance per watt for demanding network and edge environments.
In our latest research brief, 5G Connected Devices: Superior Security for the Globally Dispersed Workforce, 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.
An Assessment of Key 5G-IoT Ecosystem Developments Including Ericsson AT&T Breakthrough $14B Deal, Nokia DT Open RAN Gig, and 1&1 O-RAN Launch
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall and Todd R Weiss review major new Open RAN developments including the massive $14 billion Ericsson AT&T Open RAN Deal, Nokia’s return to Deutsche Telekom, and 1&1 promoting its innovative Open RAN push.
Ericsson Selected by AT&T to Lead the Build-Out of AT&T’s Open RAN Network, Showing Lead Integration Credentials Are Key
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall and Todd R. Weiss share their insights on why Ericsson gains strategic inroads and channel influence with the $14.5 billion AT&T deal as the Open RAN takes off in North America and worldwide.
Oracle Reported Sound FY 2024 Q2 Results Underscored by Robust Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Growth of 52% YoY, Huge SaaS Gains, and Multi-Cloud Advances
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall and Daniel Newman assess Oracle’s FY 2024 Q2 results and how they validate Oracle is powering innovation and accelerating adoption across the cloud and AI ecosystems, especially in multi-cloud environments.
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall is joined by Marvell Technology’s Sandeep Bharathi, for a conversation on AI and the impact that it's having on the semiconductor industry as well as portfolio development, during Marvell’s Industry Analyst Day Event.
An Assessment of Key Developments Across the 5G-IoT Ecosystem Including HP Q4 Hints PC Recovery, T-Mobile 5G Laptop Push, and Qualcomm Debuts Cloud AI Chip
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall and Olivier Blanchard review key 5G-related AI and PC developments including HP Q4 hints at PC market recovery, T-Mobile’s secure 5G laptop push, and Qualcomm’s Cloud AI 100 Ultra debut.
Netcracker Integrates Its GenAI Telco Solution with Amazon Bedrock to Access Multiple Generative AI Models to Address the Unique Needs of CSPs
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall examines why the integration of Netcracker GenAI Telco Solution with Amazon Bedrock can fulfill the unique generative AI needs of CSPs, increasing productivity and boosting market-driven use cases.
Marvell Industry Analyst Day 2023 Sharpened Its Vision and Strategy to Drive Infrastructure Silicon Innovation Key to Advancing Accelerated Computing
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall believes Marvell is solidly positioned to drive infrastructure silicon innovation for accelerated computing throughout 2024 and beyond, especially as the advanced computing opportunity expands during AI’s ascent.
An Assessment of Key Developments Across the 5G-IoT Ecosystem Including T-Mobile Verizon Spur FWA, New Nokia FastMile Products, and Ericsson FWA Tariff Views
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall and Todd R Weiss review key 5G FWA developments including the T-Mobile Verizon 5G FWA horse race, Nokia’s new FastMile FWA products, and Ericsson’s recommendations on 5G FWA plans.
Nokia’s Digital Operations Center Uses the Modern Inventory Approach Integral to Advancing CSP Automation and Service Enablement Objectives
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall assesses why Nokia’s Digital Operations Center can enable CSPs to manage the entire service lifecycle by designing, delivering, and ensuring services, such as 5G slicing, at scale with rapidity.
Broadcom’s New Trident 5-X12 Doubles Bandwidth, Reduces Power by 25%, and Adds Neural Network Aimed at Improving Telemetry, Traffic Engineering, and Security
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall assesses why Broadcom’s new Trident 5-X12 chip, augmented by NetGNT innovation, fulfills growing customer demand for flexible chip portfolios, customizable per application, reducing ToR congestion for AI/ML workloads.

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