Author: Steven Dickens

Steven Dickens, VP and Practice Leader, shares that PayPal's integration of PYUSD with the Solana blockchain is a significant advancement in digital commerce, leveraging Solana's superior speed and cost efficiency. He emphasized that this development underscores the growing importance of stablecoins in modern finance and the need for robust regulatory frameworks to ensure their safe and effective use.
Steven Dickens, VP and Practice Leader at The Futurum Group explores how Elon Musk’s recent $6 billion funding round for xAI marks a significant milestone in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. With xAI's ambitious plans and Tesla's vast data collection capabilities, this move positions Musk to potentially redefine the future of AI development.
The Futurum Group’s latest Market Insight Report, Navigating Trends and Challenges in Cloud Computing for Q1 2024, delves into the intricate dynamics of the cloud computing market.
Paul Nashawaty and Steven Dickens, Practice Leads at The Futurum Group discuss the impacts of the Databricks acquisition of Tabular.
Steven Dickens and Krista Macomber discuss Lenovo's latest announcement of TruScale Backup with Veeam, highlighting its scalable Backup as a Service solution designed for robust data protection and ransomware recovery. This new offering combines Lenovo's ThinkSystem servers and storage with Veeam's advanced backup technology, providing businesses with a cloud-like experience on-premises.
In this episode of Infrastructure Matters, we discuss earnings announcements from Elastic, Lenovo, MongoDB, and Pure Storage, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure’s expansion into Morocco.
Steven Dickens, VP and Practice Leader, highlights the strategic importance of Oracle's move into Morocco, noting how this expansion will catalyze the digital transformation and AI deployment across North Africa. He emphasizes that this development positions Oracle as a key player in shaping the region's technological landscape.
Clare Aldegren, Global Head of Blockchain Sales and Operations at Broadcom, joins Greg Lotko and Steven Dickens to share her insights on how Blockchain and DLT are shaping the future of banking, highlighting the balance between innovation and upgrading legacy systems.
Steven Dickens, VP and Practice Leader, comments on the strategic positioning of MongoDB in the AI-driven market landscape. He highlights the company's adept adaptation to evolving data management trends and its pivotal role in enabling enterprises to leverage AI for competitive advantage.
Lenovo and Cisco Join Forces to Show Why Pair Can Deliver Fully Integrated Infrastructure and Networking Solutions to Spur AI Innovation and Digital Transformation
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall and Steven Dickens analyze why the Lenovo-Cisco partnership represents a strategic alignment that not only enhances their respective market positions but also responds to the growing demand for AI-driven digital transformation solutions.
Steven Dickens, VP and Practice Leader, highlights the significant role Elastic plays in driving innovation within the search AI space, particularly as businesses increasingly seek out robust, AI-enhanced tools for data observability and security. He points out that Elastic’s strategic alignment with emerging technology trends positions it well to leverage the growing demand for advanced search functionalities integrated with AI capabilities.
The Futurum Group’s latest research report, Navigating Challenges in Scaling AI Workloads with Hybrid Cloud Solutions, completed in partnership with HPE, reveals the intricate dynamics of AI deployment across various industry landscapes.

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