Category: Hybrid Cloud, Infrastructure, and Operations

July 29, 2024

Ron Westfall

Research Report

More Wide Area Networks: A New Vista for Sustainability Success

In our latest white paper, More Wide Area Networks: A New Vista for Sustainability Success, we examine why Juniper Networks is best suited to meet the distinct challenges of fulfilling WAN technical, manageability, and sustainability demands.

AI, Communications Networks, Emerging Technologies, Environmental, Social, Governance, Hybrid Cloud, Infrastructure, and Operations, Sustainability, Markets, and Policy

July 29, 2024

Ron Westfall

Research Note

Marvell Pumps up the Teralynx 10 Ethernet Switch Volume

Marvell’s Teralynx 51.2T Ethernet Switch Enters Volume Production for Worldwide AI Cloud Deployments Showcasing Breakthrough Cloud Data Center Benefits

The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall assesses why the Marvell Teralynx 10 Ethernet switch delivers the low-latency, low-power, high-bandwidth, programmable platform and an architecture optimized for AI and cloud network demands which can assure customers use a comprehensive hardware/software solution that fully aligns with the cloud AI shift to open networking.

AI, Cloud, Digital Transformation, Hybrid Cloud, Infrastructure, and Operations, Semiconductors and Components

July 26, 2024

Ron Westfall

Research Note

Juniper Debuts Ops4AI and JVDs to Spur Ecosystem-wide Adoption of AI

Juniper Introduces Ops4AI and JVDs to Accelerate Time-to-Value by Assuring Networking for AI Configurations Using Juniper, Broadcom, Intel, NVIDIA, and AMD

The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall examines why Juniper’s new Ops4AI Lab and JVDs are ready to play a key role in accelerating ecosystem-wide AI adoption across both hyperscaler and beyond hyperscaler environments by assuring an AI-optimized high-performance network with flexible design and management ease benefits.

AI, Communications Networks, Digital Transformation, Hybrid Cloud, Infrastructure, and Operations

July 26, 2024

Steven Dickens

Research Note

Google Cloud – Q2 Earnings Deep Dive

Steven Dickens from The Futurum Group highlights Google's impressive cloud revenue growth, emphasizing its strategic focus on leveraging AI and vast data resources to differentiate itself from competitors. He notes that significant investment in infrastructure is essential for Google to maintain its competitive edge and capitalize on the growing demand for AI-driven cloud services.

AI, Business Information, Data Infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud, Infrastructure, and Operations

July 23, 2024

Steven Dickens

Research Note

Microsoft’s Central US Azure Outage: What Went Wrong?

Steven Dickens, Chief Technology Advisor at The Futurum Group, noted that last week's major outage in Microsoft's Central US region severely disrupted multiple Azure services, including Virtual Machines and Cosmos DB. The incident, compounded by the Crowdstrike debacle, highlights significant vulnerabilities in cloud infrastructure and underscores the broad impact such outages can have on dependent services and industries.

Cloud, Data Infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud, Infrastructure, and Operations

July 22, 2024

Steven Dickens, Mitch Ashley, Keith Townsend, Paul Nashawaty & Krista Case

Research Note

The CrowdStrike Outage – A Detailed Post-Mortem

The Futurum Group team assesses how the global impact of the recent CrowdStrike IT outage has underscored the critical dependency of various sectors on cybersecurity services, and how this incident highlights the vulnerabilities in digital infrastructure and emphasizes the necessity for robust cybersecurity measures and resilient deployment processes to prevent widespread disruptions in the future.

Application Development and Modernization, Cybersecurity, Hybrid Cloud, Infrastructure, and Operations, Security

July 22, 2024

Alastair Cooke

Research Note

Morpheus Unified Management for Multi-Cloud Platform Choice

Morpheus Data Cloud Management Platform Unifies AWS, Azure, and On-Premises Virtualization with the Promise of HCI in a Near Future Release.

Alastair Cooke, CTO Advisor at The Futurum Group, shares his insights on Morpheus Data’s Cloud Field Day 20 presentation. Morpheus enables multi-cloud platform choice for large enterprises.

Cloud, Data Infrastructure, Data Management, Hybrid Cloud, Infrastructure, and Operations

July 19, 2024

Steven Dickens & Camberley Bates

Research Note

Japan, Floppy Disks, and a Perspective on Data and Transformations

Steve Dickens and Camberley Bates of The Futurum Group examine the lessons to be learned from Japan’s long history with floppy disks and digital transformation.

AI, Data Infrastructure, DevOps, Digital Transformation, Hybrid Cloud, Infrastructure, and Operations

July 19, 2024

Ron Westfall

Research Note

Communications Networks June 2024 Monthly Market Snapshot Report

An Overview of Significant Advancements and Announcements in the Communications Networks Industry in June 2024.

Ron Westfall, Research Director of The Futurum Group, examines the top communications networks market and technology moves announced in June 2024.

AI, Communications Networks, Digital Transformation, Hybrid Cloud, Infrastructure, and Operations, Semiconductors and Components

July 19, 2024

Steven Dickens & Shira Rubinoff

Research Note

CrowdStrike IT Outage: Critical Global Impact and Implications for Cybersecurity

Steven Dickens and Shira Rubinoff from The Futurum Group analyze the recent CrowdStrike IT outage, highlighting its extensive global impact on various industries and the critical lessons for businesses. They emphasize the importance of robust IT systems and proactive cybersecurity measures to mitigate future disruptions.

Business Information, Cybersecurity, Hybrid Cloud, Infrastructure, and Operations, Security

July 18, 2024

Ron Westfall

Market Insight Report

Market Insight Report: 5G Sustainability – CSPs 2024

In our Market Insight Report: 5G Sustainability – CSPs 2024, we examine why CSPs are now better positioned to fulfill their sustainability missions, including ESG objectives, by actively managing a diverse range of ESG matters. This includes providing equitable access to connectivity as well as advocating diversity, equity, and inclusion in their workforce. Integral to fulfilling sustainability goals is an ongoing commitment to responsible business practices that promote accountability, transparency, and ethical conduct in meeting sustainability goals.