Hybrid Cloud & Infrastructure

The Convergence of Storage and Data: Evolving Infrastructure for Cloud and AI

Data is the lifeblood of a modern business, and the underlying storage technology plays a vital role in delivering it. The storage industry is continually adding more data and application-aware capabilities and services to what was historically a box of storage devices with a network attached. The requirements for cloud applications, and now for AI applications, have blurred the line between storage and data, with more software-defined capabilities bringing innovations as fast as new hardware platforms and capabilities.  

When working on strategy, product, marketing, and sales initiatives, consider intelligence from our expert analysts – planned deliverables for 2026 include:

  • Analyst Insight Report – an analyst report on critical issues facing partner leaders  
  • Futurum Signal Report Access – any Signal Report published in the relevant practice area

The Latest Insights on Hybrid Cloud & Infrastructure

NetApp Q4 FY 2025 Results Show Record Margins, Cloud and Flash Momentum

NetApp Q4 FY 2025 Results Show Record Margins, Cloud and Flash Momentum

Krista Case, Research Director at Futurum, examines how NetApp’s record Q4 margins, all-flash growth, and AI reference wins position the [...]
Delivering on the AI Promise: Economic Realities, ROI, and the Path to Customer Value - Six Five On the Road

Delivering on the AI Promise: Economic Realities, ROI, and the Path to Customer Value – Six Five On the Road

Rob Thomas, SVP Software & Chief Commercial Officer at IBM, joins Daniel Newman to share his insights on transforming AI [...]
IBM Think 2025 - Watsonx Platform Fuels Agentic AI and Hybrid Cloud Value

IBM Think 2025 – Watsonx Platform Fuels Agentic AI and Hybrid Cloud Value

Nick Patience and Brad Shimmin, analysts at Futurum, share insights on IBM Think 2025, where IBM showcased advancements in its [...]
IBM's Q1 FY 2025 Results Backed by Automation and Hybrid Cloud

IBM Posts Strong Q1 FY 2025 Results, Backed by Automation and Hybrid Cloud

Daniel Newman and Nick Patience of The Futurum Group break down IBM’s Q1 FY 2025 results, with a focus on [...]
Oracle Database Analyst Summit 2025 Oracle Raises its Database Game

Oracle Database Analyst Summit 2025: Oracle Raises its Database Game

Futurum’s Brad Shimmin and Ron Westfall examine why Oracle is well-positioned to leverage its unique architectural approach to data management [...]
How the New IBM z17 is Leveling Up Mainframe Capabilities - The Main Scoop Episode 32

How the New IBM z17 is Leveling Up Mainframe Capabilities – The Main Scoop Episode 32

David Watts and Greg Lotko delve into IBM's z17, discussing its innovative features and how it addresses client challenges in [...]

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Enterprises Reject One-Size-Fits-All GenAI Infrastructure
December 19, 2025

Enterprises Reject One-Size-Fits-All GenAI Infrastructure

Nick Patience, VP & AI Platforms Practice Lead at Futurum, shares his insights on new Futurum Research, which reveals a GenAI split between cloud (22.4%) and hybrid (20.8%), while GPU...
Decision Maker Survey: Sharp Increase in AI Compute Services Spending for 2025
April 25, 2025

Decision Maker Survey: Sharp Increase in AI Compute Services Spending for 2025

Richard Gordon, VP & Practice Lead for Semiconductors at The Futurum Group, analyses the 1H 2025 AI Chipsets and Accelerators for Data Centers decision maker survey, which highlights trends and...

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