Author: Steven Dickens

Mainframe And Open-Source - Yes You Read That Right
November 12, 2024

Mainframe And Open-Source – Yes You Read That Right

Steven Dickens shares his insights on The Open Mainframe Project leading the charge around open-source capabilities on mainframes, particularly through Zowe, an open-source tool for hybrid-friendly interfaces and DevOps integration....
IBM Q3 FY 2024 Earnings Deliver Strong Software Growth
October 25, 2024

IBM Q3 FY 2024 Earnings Deliver Strong Software Growth

Steven Dickens, Chief Technology Advisor at The Futurum Group, discusses IBM’s Q3 2024 earnings, led by Red Hat and AI solutions fueling operational efficiency and cost savings despite challenges in...
Fireside Chat with IBM and FalconStor: Innovations in Hybrid Cloud and AI
October 25, 2024

Fireside Chat with IBM and FalconStor: Innovations in Hybrid Cloud and AI

Todd Brooks, CEO at FalconStor, and Bargav Balakrishnan, VP at IBM, discuss the impact of their strategic partnership in enhancing data protection and recovery solutions in the hybrid cloud, and...
Optimizing IBM Power Environments with FalconStor StorSafe - Six Five Media In the Booth
October 24, 2024

Optimizing IBM Power Environments with FalconStor StorSafe – Six Five Media In the Booth

Ron Morita and Abdul Hashmi from FalconStor join Steven Dickens to discuss leveraging StorSafe for enhancing data protection and optimizing IBM Power environments, offering insights into its deployment and benefits....
Is Liquid Cooling the Future of Server Infrastructure?
October 22, 2024

Is Liquid Cooling the Future of Server Infrastructure?

The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall and Steven Dickens examine the drivers behind the resurgence of liquid cooling and why it is creating new opportunities for market expansion of liquid cooling...
Is GenAI the Key to Modernizing Legacy Systems or Just More Hype?
October 22, 2024

Is GenAI the Key to Modernizing Legacy Systems or Just More Hype?

Steven Dickens, Chief Technology Advisor at The Futurum Group, explores Rocket Software’s latest GenAI-powered advancements in hybrid cloud and COBOL modernization, offering insights into how AI is transforming legacy systems...
Driving the Speed of Innovation while Reducing Risk through ServiceOps - Six Five Media at BMC Connect
October 21, 2024

Driving the Speed of Innovation while Reducing Risk through ServiceOps – Six Five Media at BMC Connect

Margaret Lee, SVP at BMC joins Mike Vizard to share their insights on driving innovation speed while reducing digital risk through effective ServiceOps....
Could Nuclear Power Be the Surprising Key to Cloud Energy Needs?
October 21, 2024

Could Nuclear Power Be the Surprising Key to Cloud Energy Needs?

Steven Dickens, Chief Technology Advisor at The Futurum Group, explores how Amazon, Microsoft, and Google are leveraging Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) to meet growing energy demands for AI-driven data centers,...
Storage East AI - Six Five Webcast Infrastructure Matters
October 18, 2024

Storage East AI – Six Five Webcast Infrastructure Matters

Join Camberley Bates, Steven Dickens, and Keith Townsend as they delve into the world of Storage East AI, discussing how AI is transforming storage solutions and what the future holds...
AI Disrupts Everything but VMware - Six Five Webcast Infrastructure Matters
October 17, 2024

AI Disrupts Everything but VMware – Six Five Webcast Infrastructure Matters

In this episode of the Six Five Webcast Infrastructure Matters, our hosts dive into VMware's adaptability and growth amidst the AI revolution, showcasing how VMware remains a cornerstone in technology...
Is BMC's Big AI Push a Game Changer or Just More Hype in IT Automation?
October 17, 2024

Is BMC’s Big AI Push a Game Changer or Just More Hype in IT Automation?

Steven Dickens, Chief Technology Advisor at The Futurum Group, provides an in-depth analysis of BMC's strategic developments in IT monitoring and management. The article explores BMC's broader positioning within the...
Simplify Mainframe Management with GenAI: Insights from BMC
October 16, 2024

Simplify Mainframe Management with GenAI: Insights from BMC

Dave Jeffries and Priya Doty, vice presidents at BMC Software, join our hosts to share their insights on harnessing Generative AI within BMC's AMI Assistant to revolutionize mainframe management....

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