Category: CIO Insights

On this episode of The Six Five Pod, hosts Patrick Moorhead and Daniel Newman discuss Google Cloud's infrastructure advancements, IBM's new mainframe capabilities, and the potential impact of tariffs on tech companies, particularly Apple. The hosts debate the effectiveness of Trump's trade policies and explore how various tech sectors might fare amid economic uncertainty.
In our latest Research Brief, Secure Data Infrastructure in a Post-Quantum Cryptographic World, created in partnership with NetApp, The Futurum Group explores the quantum cybersecurity threat and offers a roadmap to protect enterprise infrastructure through Post-Quantum Cryptography, crypto-agility, and proactive data security strategies.
New User Agents and Deeper GenAI Tool Integration With AlloyDB, BigQuery, et al. Promise To Streamline Data-Driven Agentic Workflows
Brad Shimmin, Principal Analyst at The Futurum Group, shares insights on how Google Cloud integrates databases like AlloyDB & BigQuery with GenAI tools to empower data-driven agentic AI workflows unveiled at Google Cloud Next.
Marvell Showcases Higher Performance, Customization, and Flexibility for Rack, Row, and Cloud-scale AI Networks at OFC 2025
Ron Westfall, Research Director at The Futurum Group, shares insights on why Marvell is making significant strides in advancing its interconnect portfolio to support scale-up and scale-out fabrics, particularly for AI-driven and cloud-based infrastructure.
AMD Expands Its AI-Focused Processor Line Beyond Laptops, Promising Strong Gaming and AI Capabilities Without Discrete GPUs
Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, examines AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ 395 entering desktop PCs, delivering strong AI and gaming performance that could reshape the role of discrete GPUs in the mainstream segment.
Brett Tanzer and Karan Batta discuss the groundbreaking Oracle Database capabilities within Microsoft Azure's cloud, emphasizing real-world applications and strategic expansions.
Top 10 Finalists for RSAC 2025 Spotlight AI Security, Data Protection, and Attack Surface Management
Fernando Montenegro, VP and Practice Lead, Cybersecurity at The Futurum Group, shares insights on the 2025 RSAC Innovation Sandbox finalists. AI security, data protection, and attack surface management dominate this year’s themes amid rising enterprise demand.
In our latest report, Unlocking the Total Economic Value of Smartsheet, completed in partnership with Smartsheet, The Futurum Group quantifies the platform’s financial and operational impact, revealing how Smartsheet helps organizations accelerate decision-making, streamline workflows, and realize a 601% ROI in just three years.
Tina Tarquinio and Chris Berry from IBM join hosts to explore the z17's cutting-edge advancements and reliability in the tech world.
David Watts and Greg Lotko delve into IBM's z17, discussing its innovative features and how it addresses client challenges in data security and AI.
Selector at Networking Field Day 37 Showed Why Its AI-Native Portfolio is Ready to Transform Network Operations
Ron Westfall, Research Director at The Futurum Group, shares insights on why Selector is earning more trust and greater customer traction in the adoption and scaling of its AIOps solutions by building AI into its overall portfolio from the company's inception.
Ross Mauri, GM IBM Z & LinuxONE, shares insights on the highly anticipated z17, emphasizing IBM's focus on AI and hybrid cloud innovations to maximize business agility.

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