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NFD37 Versa Takes Sovereign SASE Versatility to the Next Level
Ron Westfall

NFD37: Versa Takes Sovereign SASE Versatility to the Next Level

Versa Networks at Networking Field Day 37 Showed Why It is Ready to Redefine Security and Control in the Era of Data Sovereignty with Sovereign SASE Offering
Ron Westfall, Research Director at The Futurum Group, shares insights on why Versa Sovereign SASE provides a transformative deployment strategy, merging a top-tier security and networking platform with adaptable deployment options to address the strict regulatory and operational demands of any organization.
MWC 2025: The AI Factor
Ron Westfall

MWC 2025: The AI Factor

MWC 2025 Generated a Mother Lode of Announcements and Initiatives, With the Spotlight Often Focused On AI’s Impact on the Mobile Ecosystem – And With Good Reason
Futurum’s Ron Westfall examines how AI portfolio development and marketing moves by key players HPE, Cisco, Ericsson, and Rakuten Symphony will play a more integral role in the overall success of mobile networks including 5G service innovation.
GTC25: T-Mobile NVIDIA Prep 6G Blueprint for AI-Native Wireless Networks
Ron Westfall

GTC25: T-Mobile NVIDIA Prep 6G Blueprint for AI-Native Wireless Networks

T-Mobile Joins Forces with NVIDIA, MITRE, Cisco, ODC, and Booz Allen Hamilton to Build AI-Driven 6G Network Stack on the NVIDIA AI Aerial Platform
Ron Westfall, Research Director at The Futurum Group, shares insights on how T-Mobile’s expanded collaboration with NVIDIA could shape the future of AI-native 6G network design and standardization through a unified, secure infrastructure stack.
Why Organizations Are Switching to Google Cloud
Ron Westfall

Why Organizations Are Switching to Google Cloud

In our latest Research Brief, “Why Organizations Are Switching to Google Cloud”, completed in partnership with Google, The Futurum Group uncovered the top drivers for making the switch to Google Cloud from Azure linked directly to gaining advantages such as superior security capabilities, uninterrupted reliability, and improved cost optimization.
GTC 2025: Can Solidigm’s Liquid-Cooled SSD Redefine AI Server Infrastructure?
Ron Westfall

GTC 2025: Can Solidigm’s Liquid-Cooled SSD Redefine AI Server Infrastructure?

Solidigm and NVIDIA Unveil Cold-Plate-Cooled SSD to Eliminate Air Cooling from AI Servers
Ron Westfall, Research Director at The Futurum Group, shares insights on Solidigm’s cold-plate-cooled SSD, developed with NVIDIA to enable fanless, liquid-cooled AI server infrastructure and meet surging demand driven by gen AI workloads.
Dell Expands Virtualized Networking Capabilities Through 6WIND Partnership
Ron Westfall

Dell Expands Virtualized Networking Capabilities Through 6WIND Partnership

Dell and 6WIND Join Forces to Provide Scalable Virtualized Networking Offerings for CSPs and Enterprises
Ron Westfall, Research Director at The Futurum Group, examines Dell’s partnership with 6WIND, integrating VSR software with PowerEdge servers to enhance virtualized networking for CSPs and enterprises.
MWC 2025: Why Mobile Security Matters More than Ever
Ron Westfall

MWC 2025: Why Mobile Security Matters More than Ever

MWC 2025 Produced a Tidal Wave of Announcements, With Cybersecurity Standing Out as a Consistent Priority Amid 5G, AI, Geopolitical, API, and RAN Concerns
Futurum’s Ron Westfall examines how cybersecurity portfolio development and marketing moves by key players Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone, IBM, Palo Alto, AWS, Nokia, and Microsoft will play a more integral role in the overall success of mobile networks, including 5G service innovation.
HPE Q1 FY 2025: Server Boom Fuels Revenue Jump, But Margins Pressured
Ron Westfall & Daniel Newman

HPE Q1 FY 2025: Server Boom Fuels Revenue Jump, But Margins Pressured

AI-Driven Server Growth Lifts HPE’s Revenue, but Profit Margins Disappoint
Ron Westfall and Daniel Newman at The Futurum Group analyze HPE’s Q1 FY 2025 earnings, highlighting AI-driven server growth, GreenLake expansion, margin pressures, weak guidance, cost cuts, and Juniper deal uncertainty.
Which Industry Sectors Are Leading AI Software and Tools Adoption?
Ron Westfall

Which Industry Sectors Are Leading AI Software and Tools Adoption?

The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall reviews the top AI software and tools market alongside AI segment revenue distribution in “Which Industry Sectors Are Leading AI Software and Tools Adoption?”
MWC 2025: Qualcomm and IBM Raise GenAI Competitive Stakes
Ron Westfall

MWC 2025: Qualcomm and IBM Raise GenAI Competitive Stakes

Qualcomm and IBM Unveil Expanded Collaboration to Drive Enterprise-Ready Generative AI Solutions Across Cloud and Edge Devices
Futurum’s Ron Westfall examines how the Qualcomm IBM alliance can spur broader enterprise adoption of on-device inferencing and low-power features key to sustainable GenAI deployment that improves energy efficiencies, performance, and user experiences.
Ericsson Open RAN, Apple C1 & Telstra Open Programmable 5G Advanced Moves - Six Five Webcast - The 5G Factor
Ron Westfall

Ericsson Open RAN, Apple C1 & Telstra Open Programmable 5G Advanced Moves – Six Five Webcast – The 5G Factor

On this episode of The 5G Factor, hosts cover Ericsson's Open RAN initiatives, Apple's entry into modem design with the iPhone 16e, Qualcomm's modem technology leadership, and Telstra's 5G Advanced network launch. The episode explores the implications of these advancements for the mobile ecosystem and the transformative role of 5G Advanced programmability
Does Salesforce and Google’s Partnership Raise the Bar for AI Agent Capability?
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Fernando Montenegro
Keith Kirkpatrick, Nick Patience, Dion Hinchcliffe, Ron Westfall & Fernando Montenegro

Does Salesforce and Google’s Partnership Raise the Bar for AI Agent Capability?

The Partnership Between a Major Backer of AI Agents and an Infrastructure and AI Giant Reflects the Growing Need to Support Innovation and New Capabilities in an Increasingly Agentic World
The Futurum Group analysts share their insights on the partnership between Salesforce and Google, which is designed to provide more capability for Agentforce agents, and offer greater service capabilities for Google’s contact center offerings.
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