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Futurum Tech Webcast Leading tech analysts from The Futurum Group share weekly deep dives on the latest tech news, new products and services, mergers, earnings, regulations, and more. The Futurum Tech Webcast will keep you current on what's happening in the tech space — from startups to industry leaders, emerging tech, and what's ahead for industries across the globe, along with interviews with tech industry leaders and experts. Subscribe now and stay connected to this exciting journey into the world of technology and the future of work. For more information, visit https://www.futurumgroup.com As a reminder, the Futurum Tech Webcast is intended as an informational webcast/podcast only. While publicly traded companies and equities are frequently discussed, the analysts on this show are not in any way offering financial or investment advice.

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January 14, 202522 min

The Main Scoop, Episode 29: IT Economics Uncovered: Choosing the Right Tech for Business Growth

How do you know if you're making the right IT investments for business growth? 🚀 The Main Scoop hosts Daniel Newman and Broadcom's Greg Lotko are joined by Dr. Howard Rubin, Co-Founder and CEO of Rubin Worldwide, to look at the critical importance of technology selection in economic outcomes for businesses. Dr. Rubin explores optimizing technology investments to enhance ROI, scalability, and alignment with evolving business objectives. Key topics include 👇 Hot IT spending trends: Including the rise of hybrid IT and the surprising cost-effectiveness of mainframes Measuring platform value: Learn about key metrics like ROI, revenue per IT dollar, and the "Run: Change Ratio" Optimizing your tech stack: Discover how to lower your "cost per transaction" and boost business performance

December 3, 202423 min

The Main Scoop, Episode 28: Protect Your IT Investments With an Observability Strategy

With an observability strategy, businesses can quickly cut through the noise to see key actionable insights. In this episode of The Main Scoop, Greg Lotko and Daniel Newman are joined by Brett Dawson, Principal Mainframe OS Systems Programmer at Fidelity Investments, to discuss observability and how it fits in with AI and hybrid IT strategies.

October 1, 202424 min

The Main Scoop, Episode 27: Evolving DEI Strategies in the Tech Sector

On this episode of The Main Scoop, Greg Lotko and Daniel Newman sit down with Dr. Gloria Chance, founder and CEO of The Mousai Group, to discuss the current posturing of DEI initiatives across the technology industry, why diverse perspectives are key for creating non-biased AI models, and the importance of belonging and inclusivity.

September 10, 202423 min

The Main Scoop, Episode 26 — Microsoft and Mainframe: Combining Platform Strengths in Hybrid IT

In this episode of The Main Scoop, Greg Lotko and Daniel Newman sit down with Barry Wordell, Head and Global GTM for Sales and Strategy at Microsoft, to discuss the importance of leveraging both cloud and mainframe strengths for an effective hybrid strategy.

September 3, 202417 min

Strategies for Successful Mainframe Modernization - Six Five Podcast / Infrastructure Matters

On this episode of the Six Five Podcast Infrastructure Matters, host Steven Dickens is joined by Astadia's Chairman and CEO Scott Silk, for a conversation on strategies for successful mainframe modernization. Astadia is at the forefront of helping organizations transition from legacy mainframe systems to modern cloud-based solutions, facilitating greater agility and efficiency. Their discussion covers: The current landscape of mainframe modernization and its importance for businesses. Challenges organizations face during the transition from mainframe to cloud environments. How Astadia's approach to mainframe modernization sets it apart from competitors. The role of technology partnerships in enhancing modernization strategies. Future trends in mainframe modernization and cloud adoption.

August 29, 202431 min

Enterprising Insights: Episode 35 – Fall Conference Season Preview

In this episode of Enterprising Insights, Futurum Group Enterprise Applications Research Director Keith Kirkpatrick provides a preview of his fall conference schedule, focusing on the events he will be attending, the key items he hopes to learn, and how these developments may impact the enterprise applications market. He will then move to the Rant or Rave segment, where he picks one item in the market, and either champions or criticizes it.

August 28, 202429 min

What Stakeholders Want from B2B Marketing Leaders - Marketing Art and Science - Episode 10

In this episode of Marketing: Art & Science CMO advisor and host Lisa Martin welcomes business leader and CMO of NetApp, Gabie Boko. In their engaging conversation, Gabie shares with us her background, double clicks on what stakeholders want from B2B marketing leaders, how she's using data to pull the levers of art and science in marketing, and how NetApp marketing is leaning into generative AI. Their discussion covers: Gabie Boko shares her career journey, her role at NetApp, and how marketing is fully integrated into the company's strategy. An exploration of how NetApp uses data science in marketing, the key metrics shared with stakeholders, and how this informs the brand strategy. A discussion of the balance between scientific and creative elements in marketing and how they have been used to rejuvenate NetApp's brand. The powerful impact of emerging technologies like generative AI on marketing.

August 26, 202418 min

AI Acceleration News from IBM at Hot Chips - Infrastructure Matters

On this episode of Infrastructure Matters, Steven Dickens is joined by IBM's Chris Berry, Distinguished Engineer - Processor Development, and Susan Eickhoff, Director, IBM Z Processor Development for a conversation on the latest AI acceleration innovations unveiled by IBM at the Hot Chips conference. Their discussion covers: The key features of IBM's new processor developments. The impact of AI acceleration on business applications. The role of IBM's technology in advancing computational power. Strategies for integrating IBM's advancements into existing IT infrastructure. Future directions for AI and processor development at IBM.

August 14, 202425 min

Stack or Pipeline? - Infrastructure Matters - Episode 51

In episode 51 of Infrastructure Matters, hosts Steven Dickens and Camberley Bates discuss the latest developments in the data infrastructure industry, with a focus on the Future of Memory and Storage Summit (FMS). They highlight the importance of the tech stack for AI, the challenges faced by Intel, and the growing role of companies like Palantir and Cloudera in managing and curating data for AI applications. The episode also touches on Camberley's involvement in promoting women in the tech industry through the SuperWomen of FMS initiative. The key talking points include: Future of Memory and Storage Summit (FMS): The summit focused on advancements in memory technology, including high-bandwidth memory (HBM), CXL, and the latest PCIe standards. AI and data processing were major themes. Intel's Challenges: Discussion on Intel's 40% stock decline year-to-date and the strategic importance of Intel's success to U.S. interests. Pat Gelsinger's turnaround efforts are compared to IBM's historic recovery. Palantir's Growth: Palantir's significant growth in the commercial sector, with a 55% increase in commercial business and efforts to move beyond its defense industry roots. Cloudera's Role in Data Management: Cloudera's work in managing and classifying data for AI, focusing on data governance, curation, and pipeline management. SuperWomen of FMS: Camberley Bates' initiative to attract and retain women in the tech industry, including an annual leadership award recognizing influential women in the memory and storage field.

August 7, 202430 min

Earnings Take the Talk of the Pod Intel, Kyndryl, Commvault - Infrastructure Matters, Episode 50

In episode 50 of Infrastructure Matters, Steven Dickens and Camberley Bates discuss recent earnings reports and trends in the infrastructure sector. They focus on Amazon Web Services' (AWS) impressive growth, Commvault's strong financial performance, Intel's strategic challenges and changes, and Kyndryl's turnaround efforts. The episode also highlights recent announcements from Veeam and Splunk, and new developments from Google in AI and data management. Key Points: AWS Growth: AWS reported $26.3 billion in quarterly revenue, showcasing significant growth from its origins, despite a minor miss against consensus estimates. Commvault Success: Commvault's subscription revenue rose 28% year-over-year, demonstrating the successful integration of its cloud division, Metallic, and emphasizing the importance of data protection in the hybrid cloud strategy. Intel's Strategic Shift: Intel is undergoing significant restructuring, including a 15% workforce reduction by 2025, to focus on profitability and accelerate AI and foundry technology. Kyndryl's Turnaround: Kyndryl's revenue has declined since its spin-off from IBM, but strategic moves in consulting and cloud partnerships aim to position the company for future growth.