Category: Hybrid Cloud & Infrastructure

June 28, 2019

Salesforce’s Big Tableau Move More Desperate Than Strategic as Microsoft Applies Pressure

I believe the company's growth is running out of steam, as innovation by acquisition can only take it so far. Equally as significant, for the first time since Benioff disrupted...
HPE Discover 2019
June 18, 2019

HPE Discover 2019: HPE Goes All In With “Everything As A Service”

The highlight of HPE Discover 2019 is Antonio Neri's promise that "HPE is going all in with everything-as-a-service." Overall, I think the move is a bold one and that Antonio...
Splunk doesn't need to be worried about fast-growing startup in SIEM space
June 17, 2019

Fast-Growing Startup in the SIEM Space No Real Threat to Splunk, IBM

Exabeam, a fast-growing startup in the SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) space is no real threat to Splunk, IBM. Here's why....
June 12, 2019

Walmart Taking on Amazon, Facebook, and Google With New Ad Platform [and Otherwise]

Walmart is taking on Amazon, Facebook, and Google with its new ad platform. That makes perfect sense. And it’s not the only place where Walmart is innovating to transform retail....
June 8, 2019

The State of Hybrid Cloud – Futurum Tech Podcast Interview Series 004

In this Interview Series of the Futurum Tech Podcast, Daniel Newman sits down with Robert Christiansen, VP and Cloud Strategist at HPE. They discuss the recent Futurum/HPE survey on the...
Avaya Acquisition - Avaya logo
June 7, 2019

Avaya Acquisition Rumors Abound, What’s the Scoop on the Fight to Buy?

A year after coming out of bankruptcy Avaya acquisition rumors abound. Who should buy the UCaaS provider and why should they take the risk?...
Microsoft and Sony
May 29, 2019

Microsoft and Sony Teaming Up, Partnering on Cloud, Imaging

Microsoft and Sony teaming up on cloud gaming will allow them to fend off new players like Google Stadia by leveraging Azure and Sony's imaging. A smart move by both...
Amazon One-day shipping
May 28, 2019

Amazon Bringing One-Day Shipping to Prime Shows the Real Battle for Customers

Customer loyalty has never been more important. Amazon one-day shipping is just the latest announcement that shows how the battle for customers is heating up....
CIO CMO convergence
May 23, 2019

CIOs and CMOs: Achieving Convergence of Infrastructure and Analytics

CIOs and CMOs need to work together to build the right infrastructure to support their analytics needs. This article explores the CIO/CMO convergence that needs to happen....
Microsoft Build
May 7, 2019

Microsoft Build 2019: A Responsible Platform for Continued Growth

Microsoft Build 2019 was personified by a commitment to privacy and responsible AI, and every indication of solid plans for continued strong growth. Beyond the ethical foundations lies a very...
Microsoft
April 30, 2019

Why Microsoft Will Win the DoD JEDI Cloud Services $10B Contract

Microsoft was set itself up for a significant governement contract, the DoD JEDI cloud contract and they are about to walk away with the $10 billion deal....
April 12, 2019

Bigotry, Hate Hoaxes & Congressional Hearings–Futurum Tech Podcast Episode 040

On this edition of the Futurum Tech Podcast, can social media platforms really be expected to identify, assess, and remove harmful content in real-time? The U.S. Congress think so. Uber...

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Benjamin Brown, VP Custom Research, Futurum Research

Benjamin Brown

VP, Custom Research · The Futurum Group

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