In this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast, analysts Shelly Kramer and Steven Dickens discuss the recent announcements out of , targeting security, an Open Mainframe, and facilitating developer agility. I’ll note before touching on our conversation that the IT Infrastructure Management Software Market is growing at a rapid rate in 2021 and that growth is very much expected to continue. The key players in that space are:&nbsp; CA Technologies, Oracle, IBM, EMC, Microsoft, BMC Software, Dell, LabTech, Symantec, Apple, HPE and SAP. Precision Reports has a new study out on this topic and . Seeing this focus by BMC is exactly what we would expect. In this short conversation, Steven and I discussed the rise of malicious threats in the market as a whole and how attacks like SolarWinds, the JBS meat production facility and, most recently, the REvil group’s attack on a managed IT software provider, Kaseya are forcing a focus on protecting from malicious insider threats, especially as it relates to the mainframe. With Steven’s vast experience in the mainframe industry, his insights here, and his take on the path BMC is taking, are invaluable.

With Growth in Mind, BMC Software Targets Security, Open Mainframe and More

The third episode of our Six Five On The Road series at HP Imagine 2024 welcomes HP’s&nbsp;, President of Workforce Solutions, for a conversation with  and  about how HP is advancing its strategy to deliver exceptional digital employee experiences. With employees increasingly demanding more personalized and seamless technology interactions at work, HP Workforce Solutions (HPWS) is stepping up by introducing new and enhanced platforms and services designed to anticipate and resolve tech issues before they become disruptive. Their discussion covers:   The evolution of the digital employee experience market and what's new at HPWS.   The new challenges customers face in creating a positive digital work environment and how HPWS addresses these issues.   Announcements made by HPWS at the HP Imagine event, highlighting the launch of new platforms and services.   HPWS's focus for the next 1-3 years, centered on seizing big opportunities in improving employee experiences.   Strategies for fostering a culture of innovation and creativity within HP to meet lofty goals.   &nbsp;

Advancing Our Strategy to Deliver Exceptional Employee Experiences - Six Five On The Road

On this episode of our Six Five On The Road series from HP Imagine 2024,  and  are joined by HP's , SVP and Managing Director, North America, for a conversation on the transformative power of artificial intelligence in the workplace. Their discussion sheds light on HP's Second Annual Work Relationship Index, highlighting how AI usage among knowledge workers has dramatically increased, not only making jobs easier but also opening new opportunities for enjoyment and work-life balance. They dive into:   The significant benefits knowledge workers experience by incorporating AI into their work, including higher job satisfaction and improved efficiency.   The impact of AI usage on employees' Work Relationship Index scores, revealing a 10% increase among those who use AI in their daily routines.   AI and career progression, addressing the importance of proper AI training and the concerns of employees who are not currently using AI.   &nbsp;

AI Usage Has Exploded and Could be Key to Better Work Relationships - Six Five On The Road

This episode of the Six Five On The Road series at HP Imagine 2024 welcomes  , Division President, Consumer PCs with  and  for a conversation on how the company is harnessing AI technology to benefit everyday consumers. AI technology remains a topic of significant interest, yet many people are still unsure about its practical benefits in daily life. Their conversation provides insight into this exciting area, discussing the potential advantages, challenges, and the latest HP products designed to empower consumers through AI. Highlights include:   The benefits AI technology can bring to the daily lives of consumers   Potential advantages of incorporating AI into consumer products   Consumer concerns and challenges with AI technology   An overview of the latest HP AI-driven products and solutions   How HP ensures their AI-powered offerings are user-friendly and focused on consumer needs   &nbsp;

Empowering Consumers to Unleash the Possibilities of AI - Six Five On The Road

On this episode of our Six Five On The Road series from HP Imagine 2024,  and  are joined by 's , President of Imaging and Printing Solutions, for a conversation on transforming the print experience with AI. Their discussion covers:   HP's journey since unveiling their vision to use AI in transforming the printing process   The biggest pain points in printing that AI aims to solve   How AI fosters creativity beyond basic printing needs   The role of print in the future of work, enhancing collaboration and productivity   The real-world impact of HP's AI solutions in printing on today's customers   &nbsp;

Transforming the Print Experience - Six Five On The Road

On this episode of the Six Five On The Road series at HP Imagine 2024  , Senior Vice President, Print Software Platform &amp; Solutions, joins  and  for a conversation on the groundbreaking innovation, HP Print AI. HP is setting a new standard in the personalized printing arena, and Mary shares insights on how this technology not only surpasses existing AI and print technologies but also how it directly addresses consumer needs. Their discussion covers:   The mechanics of HP Print AI and its distinguishing factors in the market   The excitement around this innovation and its implications for users   The role of consumer feedback in shaping HP Print AI, focusing on data security   Future possibilities for AI integration within the print industry   &nbsp;

HP Sets New Standard for Personalized Printing with HP Print AI - Six Five On The Road

On this episode of our Six Five On The Road series at HP Imagine 2024,&nbsp;’s , Senior Vice President and Division President Advanced Compute Solutions, joins  and  to talk about empowering AI developers and data scientists through innovative computing solutions by HP. Their conversation dives into:   The strategic role of the Z by HP creation center in meeting the growing AI development demands.   Key advantages of Z by HP Boost for data scientists and AI developers in harnessing enterprise GPUs.   How Z by HP Boost promotes GPU resource efficiency and offers an alternative to costly cloud resources.   Enhancements introduced by the Z by HP Gen AI Lab to elevate AI creation and improve development impact.

Enabling Companies to Build AI with HP's Advanced Computing Solutions - Six Five On The Road

In this episode of the Six Five Podcast - Marketing: Art &amp; Science CMO advisor and host  talks with the EMEA CMO of , . Tune in to hear Evanna share how she leveraged her journalism background to excel in B2B marketing, what the blend of artistry and science in UiPath marketing looks like and delivers, and how the Martech stack is influencing the UiPath brand. Their discussion covers:   How UiPath Marketing enables the automation leader to deliver AI for the real-world enterprise   An in depth exploration of the MarTech stack at UiPath and how it positively impacts pipeline and revenue   A peek into some of the the practical applications of data and AI in marketing at UiPath   A great “Fail to Fab” story where Evanna and team (at a previous company) converted a challenged product launch into a big company and customer win   &nbsp;

The Impact of Generative AI at UiPath - Episode 12

AI PCs for Procurement! The Six Five is On the Road as part of our four-part AI PC series w/ Intel.  and  are joined by 's , VP &amp; GM Client SW Ecosystem, and 's , VP &amp; CTO, for a conversation on the critical aspects businesses must consider when procuring AI-enabled PCs. Their discussion covers:   The evolving landscape of AI PCs in the business sector   Strategic advice for IT procurement teams on selecting AI PCs   Insights into the latest AI enhancements in PCs from Intel and Compucom   The impact of AI PCs on productivity and cybersecurity   Future trends and advancements in AI PC technology   &nbsp;

AI PCs: Key Considerations for Procurement - Six Five On the Road

In this episode of the Six Five Podcast Enterprising Insights, host  discusses the key highlights, areas of emphasis, and takeaways from Dreamforce, 's annual user conference. He discusses Agentforce, enhancements to Data Cloud, and the Salesforce Foundation program, among other announcements from the show, and closes out with his weekly Rant or Rave segment.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Enterprising Insights: Episode 38 – Dreamforce Wrap-Up

On this episode of the Six Five Podcast – The 5G Factor, host  assesses why T-Mobile's Capital Market Day energized 5G ecosystem interest in AI RAN, how T-Mobile's alliance with NVIDIA, Ericsson, and Nokia can produce an AI RAN "Fantastic Four," a snapshot of the AI RAN market segment including NVIDIA’s competitive position, and why he agrees with Orange that Open RAN can prove its green credentials. The assessment covers:   How T-Mobile shrewdly leveraged its Capital Market Day event to unveil its new AI-RAN alliance with NVIDIA, Ericsson, and Nokia.&nbsp;   Why T-Mobile and its key AI RAN partners, NVIDIA, Ericsson, and Nokia, are taking advantage of increased mobile ecosystem interest in AI RAN that is fueled heavily by the accelerating integration of AI throughout RAN portfolio development and deployments.&nbsp;   NVIDIA Aerial AI Radio Frameworks include PyTorch- and TensorFlow-based software libraries to develop and train models for improving spectral efficiency and adding new capabilities to 5G and 6G radio signal processing.&nbsp;   Why the Orange Group is warranted in its confidence that O-RAN-compliant radio units can achieve energy efficiencies comparable to traditional RUs.&nbsp;   &nbsp;

5G Factor: T-Mobile Forms Bold AI-RAN Alliance and Orange Pushes Open RAN

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With Growth in Mind, BMC Software Targets Security, Open Mainframe and More

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