Author: Ron Westfall

Siemens Joins the Curiosity Lab Ecosystem to Develop and Innovate EV Charging Stations and Infrastructure Using T-Mobile’s 5G Network
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall assesses why Siemens can play a more integral role in the buildout and improvement of the EV charging infrastructure throughout the US through its Curiosity Lab collaboration at Peachtree Corners.
In our latest white paper, Intel 4th Gen Xeon Scalable Processors Primed to Accelerate Data Center Performance and Capabilities, The Futurum Group's Ron Westfall assess why Intel’s 4th Gen Xeon Scalable processors and Intel’s strategic approach of embedding a diverse array of accelerators is key to enabling breakthroughs such as vast improvements in per-core performance.
Marvell Debuts Alaska M 3610 Based on its New 5nm Multi-Gigabit Copper Ethernet PHY Platform Poised to Deliver Performance Power Breakthroughs for Wi-Fi 7
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall assesses why Marvell’s 5nm multi-gigabit copper Ethernet PHYs, underpinning the Alaska M 3610 debut, are integral to advancing the performance power proposition of multi-gigabit network technologies such as Wi-Fi 7.
Intel Injects New Competitive Dynamic Across the vRAN realm with Introduction of Intel vRAN Boost Fully Integrating vRAN Acceleration Directly into CPU
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall and Todd Weiss examine why Intel’s vRAN Boost, providing full integration of vRAN acceleration directly into the CPU, reduces complexity, improves energy efficiency, and alters vRAN competitive landscape.
Built in a PCIe Card Form Factor, the OCTEON Fusion vRAN Accelerator is Supported by Multiple RAN and Server Segment OEMs
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall and Todd R. Weiss assess Marvell Technology’s position in the RAN marketplace and how its Marvell OCTEON Fusion vRAN Accelerator delivers high performance with broad flexibility to 5G mobile operators.
Cisco Achieved Milestones with Record Performance in Both the Full Year and Q4, Powered by Solid Customer Demand and Portfolio-Wide Innovation
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall and Daniel Newman examine Cisco’s Q4 and FY 2023 results and why delivering double-digit growth in revenue and EPS shows execution of its business model transformation and readiness to drive AI, cloud, and security innovation.
A Look into Recent vRAN Developments and How Key Players such as Marvell, Intel, Ericsson, Samsung, and Nokia Have Juiced vRAN Innovation
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall and Todd Weiss assess the major developments across vRAN technology including Intel’s vRAN Boost innovation, Samsung committing to vRAN Boost, Ericsson using Intel 18A, and Marvell/Nokia moves.
Velaspan Unveils New Managed Private Cellular Offering and Celona Alliance Aimed at Enterprise Use Cases Driven by Mobility, Coverage, and Reliability
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall examines why the Velaspan Celona alliance can accelerate enterprise adoption of MPC due to Velaspan’s managed services that streamline integration of private wireless technology within existing IT workflows.
We identify Vodafone, Orange, T-Mobile, and Telefonica are excelling in Fulfilling ESG Reporting Requirements and Advancing the 5G Sustainability Cause
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall and Steven Dickens explain why they believe that they find that Vodafone, Orange, T-Mobile, and Telefonica are excelling at advancing the global 5G sustainability cause.
Sustainability Takes Center Stage in Major CSP Decision Making Including Actively Managing ESG Matters and Broadening Cloud Adoption
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall and Steven Dickens examine why CSPs prioritizing responsible business practices that promote accountability, transparency, and ethics plus broader adoption of cloud and digital capabilities is key to sustainability success.
By Upholding ESG Reporting Requirements, CSPs Boost Their Sustainability Credentials as Shown by Vodafone’s Support of UN Sustainability Development Goals
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall and Steven Dickens examine why CSPs prioritizing responsible business practices that promote accountability, transparency, and ethics plus broader adoption of cloud and digital capabilities is key to sustainability success.
DISH Reunites with EchoStar to Boost Its Financial Strength and Portfolio Diversity plus Intensify its 5G Challenge to the Big 3 US Mobile Operators
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall assesses why the reunification of DISH and EchoStar provides the financial flexibility and portfolio resources key to meeting an expanding array of consumer, enterprise, and government connectivity and 5G demands.

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