Futurum Tech Webcast

On this episode of The Main Scoop, we are joined by EY's   Clare Aldegren , Global Head of Blockchain Sales and Operations for a conversation on the transformative potential of Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) in the banking sector. Hosted by Greg Lotko and Steven Dickens , this episode dives deep into the interplay between traditional banking systems, emerging technologies, and...

On this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast , hosts Randy Kerns and Krista Macomber are joined by SIOS Technical Evangelist Dave Bermingham , for a conversation on the importance of high availability solutions for regulated industries such as financial services. Their discussion covers: The complexity and criticality of ensuring uptime for applications and data in regulated industries Exploring hi...

On this episode of The Main Scoop, hosts Daniel Newman and Greg Lotko are joined by Broadcom 's Lauren Valenti , Director, Mainframe Education, Vitality Residency Program, for a conversation on the allure of the mainframe for new technologists and the critical role of workforce resiliency. Are Greg Lotko and Daniel Newman ready to give up their Main Scoop host positions? Well ... maybe not permane...

On this episode of DevOps Dialogues: Insights & Innovations, I am joined by CTO Advisor and Signal65 Analyst, Alastair Cooke, for a discussion on the Intersection of DevOps, Platform Engineering, and SREs Our conversations cover: DevOps for Continuous Evolution Platform Engineering Orchestrating Infrastructure for Innovation Site Reliability Engineers Are Bridging the Gap The Importance of Each Pr...

On this episode of the Infrastructure Matters , host Keith Townsend is joined by HPE 's Bharath Ramesh , Global Head of AI Product for a conversation on exploring the complex landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) in the enterprise domain, with a focus on the challenges organizations face and the emergence of hybrid AI solutions as a viable approach. Their discussion covers: The current state o...

In this episode of Enterprising Insights , host Keith Kirkpatrick discusses two conferences he attended during the week, Epicor Insights and Salesforce Connections. Kirkpatrick talks about the key news from each event, new product announcements, and provides his take on each event. He then closes out the show with the Rant or Rave segment, focusing on a particular galling CX experience that saw a...

In this episode of Infrastructure Matters , Steven Dickens and Camberley Bates discuss their experiences at various industry events, including Dell, IBM, Nutanix, and Lenovo earnings announcements. They highlight major announcements and key trends, particularly focusing on AI and multicloud. Dell emphasized their AI Factory and PowerStore updates, while IBM focused on hybrid cloud and AI developme...

In this episode of The 5G Factor , our series that focuses on all things across the 5G ecosystem, we review recent adjustments by key players throughout the 5G ecosystem including Verizon Business' debut in the neutral host network segment, Dell and Ericsson commercially debuting Ericsson Cloud RAN software on Dell PowerEdge servers to spur telco cloud journeys, and how Red Hat's open source appro...

On this episode of the Infrastructure Matters , host Steven Dickens is joined by AveriSource 's Stephanie Walter , Head of Product for a conversation on how AveriSource is innovating in the realm of mainframe modernization. Our discussion covers: An overview of AveriSource as a new entrant in the mainframe modernization space A deep dive into AveriSource's solution model and its unique approach In...

On this episode of Marketing Art and Science , I am joined by Infinidat's CMO, Eric Herzog, for a lively conversation on marketing and business as a team sport, the symbiotic value of a strong sales-marketing relationship, and what Eric believes is the true art of marketing. Our discussion covers: An introduction to charismatic CMO Eric Herzog and how marketing is enabling Infinidat's mission to b...

In this episode of Enterprising Insights , host Keith Kirkpatrick discusses news from the world of enterprise applications, HR, and AI. He focuses on the growing use of no-code/low-code development platforms, the focus on enterprise skills development, the use of AI guardrails within a CRM, and discusses how AI can be used to optimize digital customer experiences. He then provides a Rave during hi...

On this episode of the Infrastructure Matters, host Steven Dickens is joined by Rocket Software's Phil Buckellew, President of Infrastructure Modernization and Neil Fowler, Senior Vice President of Hybrid Cloud Engineering to discuss the recent acquisition of AMC (formerly part of Micro Focus) and the seamless transition of mainframe modernization to cloud environments. The conversation includes i...

On this episode of Infrastructure Matters, host Steven Dickens is joined by Rocket Software's Milan Shetti, President and CEO, for a conversation on how Rocket Software's monumental acquisition of AMC is set to revolutionize the company's market stance by significantly enhancing its modernization suite and unlocking new avenues for cloud innovation. Our discussion covers: The strategic significanc...

On this episode of DevOps Dialogues: Insights & Innovations , I am joined by VP and Practice Lead, Bob Sutor, for discussion of the impacts of quantum computing on AI, DevOps and AppDev. Our conversation covered: What quantum software development is, what people use as their SDK, the platform, rise of Rust with a Python wrapper and WASM Quantum, AI and AppDev overlap and market space, including qu...

In this episode of  The 5G Factor , our series that focuses on all things 5G, the IoT, and the 5G ecosystem as a whole, we review new private 5G (P5G) ecosystem advances including Cisco's collaboration with Augmentir, Nokia, and Logicalis to boost adoption of the Cisco Mobility Services Platform across enterprises, Tesla building its P5G network at its Berlin gigafactory, and Verizon completing th...

In this episode of Infrastructure Matters , hosts Steve Dickens, Krista Macomber and Camberley Bates cover Solidigm RSA conference and Red Hat Summit conference themes.     Key topic include:   Highlights from Solidigm Analyst Day for The Futurum Group  Key themes from the  RSA conference in San Francisco including:  Advancement in AI security posture management  Proactive cybersecurity measures C...

In this episode of Infrastructure Matters, hosts Krista Macomber and Camberley Bates cover Commvault earnings, Dell's data protection announcement, Microsoft's Secure Feature initiative plus why Hitachi matters. Key topics include:  Commvault Earnings Discussion: Strong fiscal  and quarter performance, with a 10% year-over-year revenue increase and how their shift into cyber resiliency made the di...

In this episode of Enterprising Insights , The Futurum Group's Enterprise Applications Research Director Keith Kirkpatrick discusses Tableau Conference 2024, recent earnings news from major enterprise application vendors. He then closes out the show with the Rant or Rave segment, where he picks one item in the market, and either champions or criticizes it.

In this episode of Enterprising Insights , The Futurum Group's Enterprise Applications Research Director Keith Kirkpatrick discusses the Oracle Analyst Summit, a survey on the changing nature of service organizations from Salesforce, and brief commentary on the plethora of earnings announcements from SaaS vendors. He then closes out the show with the Rant or Rave segment, where he picks one item i...

On this episode of Infrastructure Matters , host Steven Dickens is joined by PopUp Mainframe 's Gary Thornhill , Founder and CEO for a conversation on enabling DevOps practices and facilitating mainframe modernization through innovative solutions. Their discussion covers: The inception and mission of PopUp Mainframe Challenges and opportunities in mainframe modernization How PopUp Mainframe integr...

On this episode of Marketing Art and Science , I am joined by Delta Air Lines' CMO Alicia Tillman for a conversation on how modern marketing is enabling Delta to revolutionize travel globally. Together, we explore the massive impact Delta's MarTech stack is having on the business and dive into the emerging technologies Delta is deploying that are already profoundly influencing the personalized pas...

In this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast , The Futurum Group's Enterprise Applications Research Director Keith Kirkpatrick is joined by Gina Whitty, Product Management, CCaaS + AI at GoTo, about the challenges faced by SMBs and mid-market companies that are trying to undergo a digital transformation, and discusses the maturity journey involved with improving CX delivery via the use of generativ...

In this episode of Infrastructure Matters , hosts Steven Dickens and Camberley Bates cover the Rubrik IPO, Oracle's positioning in the cloud market, plus IBM's Storage announcements. Key topics covered:  Rubric IPO: Rubric, a data protection company, went public with a $5.6 billion valuation, emphasizing its scale-out data protection capability and its focus on cybersecurity. IBM Earnings and Acqu...

In this episode of  The 5G Factor , our series that focuses on all things 5G, the IoT, and the 5G ecosystem as a whole, we review the Q1 2024 earnings of T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T and their impact across the 5G ecosystem, BT's partnership with Global to modernize its UK Portfolio Businesses, and Charter's Q1 2024 earnings reflect making significant strides in residential mobile service revenue g...

Ken Williams , National Senior Manager of Partner Solutions at T-Mobile for Business, joins Ron Westfall and Krista Macomber to discuss the rapidly evolving threat landscape and steps decision makers can take to protect their organizations. They delve into why 5G connected laptops are integral to meeting mounting cybersecurity threats, particularly as remote work is increasing, and how they can em...