Author: Steven Dickens

Empowering Mainframes for the Hybrid Cloud Era with Open-Source Innovation
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. With Broadcom now offering free enterprise support for Zowe, mainframe environments can connect more seamlessly with cloud-native applications, safe in the knowledge that they have support from a proven vendor.
IBM’s Latest Q3 Highlights Software Growth and Challenges in Infrastructure and Consulting
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 infrastructure and consulting.
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 the future innovations expected with AI integration.
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.
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 systems in Is Liquid Cooling the Future of Server Infrastructure?
Rocket Software’s GenAI Advancements Enhance Hybrid Cloud Integration, Focusing on COBOL Modernization, AI-Driven Data Insights, and Secure Application Migration
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 and driving secure, agile IT modernization strategies.
Margaret Lee, SVP at BMC joins Mike Vizard to share their insights on driving innovation speed while reducing digital risk through effective ServiceOps.
Microsoft, Amazon, and Google Explore Advanced Nuclear Technologies, Including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), to Meet Growing Energy Demands and Enhance Sustainability Efforts
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, highlighting the strategic role of nuclear energy in corporate sustainability efforts.
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 for data infrastructure.
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 through innovation and strategic foresight.
Exploring BMC’s AI Initiatives and How the Company Is Focusing on Automation, Mainframe Modernization, and IT Orchestration
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 AIOps and IT operations landscape, highlighting key acquisitions and innovations.
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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