Author: Steven Dickens

Is Microsoft’s Aggressive Cloud Strategy Stifling Competition in Europe, and What Should Regulators Do to Ensure a Fair Market for Cloud Providers?
Steven Dickens at The Futurum Group, examines Google’s complaint against Microsoft’s cloud licensing practices in Europe. He offers insights on how this dispute could reshape cloud competition and influence AI market regulation across the continent.
Google Cloud’s Latest AI-Powered Solutions Expand Reach into Enterprise Customer Service
Steven Dickens, Paul Nashawaty, and Keith Kirkpatrick with The Futurum Group share insights on Google Cloud's latest innovation as Google launches their new Customer Engagement Suite with Gemini AI, a move which would enhance business productivity and provide seamless customer journey.
Managing Cloud Costs Amid AI and Cloud-Native Adoption
Paul Nashawaty and Steven Dickens of The Futurum Group cover IBM's acquisition of Kubecost, a cost monitoring and management tool for Kubernetes, marking a step toward providing a comprehensive cost management platform for cloud-native applications.
AWS Invests £8 Billion in the UK, Focusing on Sovereign Cloud and Compliance
Steven Dickens at The Futurum Group highlights AWS's £8 billion UK investment as a strategic move to address the rising demand for sovereign cloud solutions in highly regulated sectors such as financial services. He emphasizes that this expansion reflects the broader trend of hyperscalers increasing their focus on data sovereignty and compliance, particularly in Europe.
Lenovo Unveils New Services That Emphasize Bringing Flexible, Affordable, and Manageable AI to Enterprises
Futurum’s Steven Dickens and Ron Westfall assess why Lenovo's emphasis on scalability, flexibility, and sustainability, coupled with its AI Accelerator Program, offers businesses a robust platform to securely and efficiently accelerate their AI transformation.
Oracle and AWS Collaborate, Eliminating Egress Fees and Enabling Seamless Hybrid Multi-Cloud Integration
Futurum’s Steven Dickens and Ron Westfall delve into why Oracle and AWS’s strategic partnership to offer Oracle's database services directly on AWS infrastructure ushers in the multi-cloud era and promises clear differentiation for the Oracle Database@AWS solution.
Tackling Mainframe Skills: Upskilling, Reskilling, and External Expertise Solutions for Modernization
Steven Dickens, Chief Technology Advisor at The Futurum Group, shares insights on how Mainframe modernization is accelerating with AI and hybrid IT, but skills gaps remain, with the majority of organizations relying on external providers.
Greenlake ARR Growth and Strong Performance in AI-Enabled Services Set the Tone for a Solid Q3 FY24 Performance
Steven Dickens, Chief Technology Advisor at The Futurum Group, shares insights on Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s Q3 2024 financial performance, focusing on AI's impact on earnings, the future of AI at HPE, and the growth of GreenLake’s ARR.
CrowdStrike Drives Growth Through Falcon Platform Expansion and Strategic Partnerships Amid Rising Demand for Integrated Cybersecurity Solutions
Steven Dickens, Chief Technology Advisor, and Krista Case, Research Director at The Futurum Group, provide insights into CrowdStrike's Q2 FY2025, highlighting the Falcon platform's role in shaping the future of cybersecurity.
In this episode, our guest from VMware shares insights on the transformative announcements from VMware Explore and the future of infrastructure technology, providing an exclusive peek into what's next for VMware.
IBM’s DS8000 G10, Launching in Late 2024, Offers Groundbreaking Performance With PCIe gen4, NVMe Technology, and Enhanced Ransomware Protection for Mission-Critical Enterprise Storage
IBM's 10th generation DS8000, launching in late 2024, introduces significant advancements in performance and security for mission-critical storage systems. Camberley Bates and Steven Dickens share their insights on how upgrades such as PCIe gen4, NVMe technology, and enhanced ransomware protection position the DS8000 G10 to meet the evolving demands of heavily regulated industries, offering robust cyber resilience and faster data recovery.
Broadcom’s AI Revenue Growth, VMware Integration, and Steady Contributions from the Mainframe Software Division Drive Strong Financial Performance in Q3 2024
Steven Dickens, Chief Technology Advisor at The Futurum Group, shares insights on Broadcom’s Q3 2024 earnings, focusing on AI revenue growth, the impact of the VMware integration on profitability, and the contributions of the Mainframe Software Division.

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