When one thinks of Cisco, it is typically in regard to networking infrastructure and the associated products, software and services. However, I wanted to learn more about the company’s focus on security, an area where I have recently expanded my coverage as an analyst. The other day I had the opportunity to speak with Gee …
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The deployment and management of enterprise networking can be a daunting task for IT operators. Disaggregation of hardware and software and the adoption of software- defined networking (SDN) tools aim to lower capital and operational expenses. However, these new architectural approaches tend to introduce networking complexities. The need to support both campus and remote workers …
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Last month, I spent time with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) telco executives ahead of Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona. The company recently underwent a reorganization that it claims will better enable the development of solutions to support mobile operator 5G deployments globally. HPE also announced at MWC a handful of enhancements to its 5G automation …
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As an analyst, I follow all the tier one mobile network operators on the globe. Each is unique in regard to their subscriber base, vertical market focus and investment areas, and AT&T is no exception. The operator’s investment in research and development is impressive, as demonstrated by its Bell Labs efforts and Linux Foundation networking …
I have written about Marvell extensively in the past, and I continue to be impressed with its leadership in 5G silicon. The company’s DPU announcement this week during Mobile World Congress Barcelona, in my mind, furthers its momentum. My firm was recently briefed by Marvell executives and I would like to share my takeaways. New …
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For many enterprises, cellular infrastructure is an intimidating subject. I recently sat down virtually with Ozer Dondurmacioglu, VP of Marketing at Celona. Celona is a start-up offering a private 5G cellular networking platform as a service. Celona’s goal is to make cellular as easy to manage as Wi-Fi within the enterprise. I want to share my …
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While Telecom is not a new vertical focus for Dell Technologies, I would argue it has not been a priority in the past. From my perspective, that changed this month at Dell’s virtual telecom event on June 9th. Not surprisingly, the underlying theme was 5G’s ability to bridge the unconnected and accelerate enterprise and service provider …
Earlier this week, I attended the fourth annual Zscaler Zenith Live event. RSA Conference is regarded by many as the perennial annual cybersecurity event, but I honestly found Zenith Live more informative on several fronts. Today, I would like to share my insights into what I found most compelling at the event. Three components to …
I attended the virtual Dell Technologies World 2021 event last week along with fellow Moor Insights & Strategy analysts Steve McDowell, Matt Kimball and firm President, Patrick Moorhead. The big news centered on the APEX IT-as-a-service offerings aimed at helping enterprises simplify the consumption and deployment of technology. However, I discovered some interesting announcements related to my …
Dell Technologies World 2021 Delivers On Security And Networking Read More »
Following Cisco’s signature Live! 2021 event in late March, I recently had the opportunity to speak with Jonathan Davidson, who leads the company’s Mass Scale Infrastructure (MIG) group. During our one-on-one, we discussed several topics, including the recent Acacia acquisition, 5G and its private cellular networking opportunity and the book he co-wrote nearly 20 years …
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Last week, I attended the second digital version of HPE Aruba’s annual Atmosphere event. Aruba demonstrated what I thought was a great blend of use cases and enhancements to the company’s Edge Services Platform (ESP) launched at last year’s event. I also had the opportunity to spend time with executives in a highly interactive Q&A …
Bay State College is a private school located in downtown Boston near the Charles River. It is also a stone’s throw to the iconic Cheers bar made famous in the 1980s by the television show. With a student population of close to 1,000 students, the school felt it could reopen its campus more safely than …
Cisco Meraki Helps Bay State College With A Safe Return To Campus Read More »
I write pretty extensively about private cellular networking. The platform is poised to accelerate digital transformation within enterprise information technology (IT) environments and connect the non-carpeted operational technology (OT) ones. For a quick explanation, IT typically refers to the computer hardware and software in the traditional office environment. OT, on the other hand, is involved …
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Last year marked the first virtual Cisco Live! event and now that the end of the pandemic appears to be in sight, I am hoping this week’s virtual event was the final one. Like many of my technology analyst colleagues, I am ready to be back on the road again! With that said, the company’s signature event …
Cisco Live! 2021 Takes Security And Networking To New Heights Read More »
Marvell is a silicon leader for the datacenter and the edge enabling the deployment of the largest cloud players, the enterprise and enabling carriers to deploy 5G globally. The company is in the midst of a renaissance that took years and Wall Street is taking notice. Since CEO Matt Murphy’s arrival in 2016, the stock …
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As we begin to put the pandemic in the rearview mirror, there are a number of networking infrastructure and telecom companies that continue to stand out in my mind for their proactive efforts. Cisco is one that I’ve written about in the past (you can find that article here), and I had the good fortune to …
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Companies’ interest in network automation surges as they seek to support knowledge workers under the impact of COVID-19. In the past, most IT operators were reluctant to automate out of fear of losing control. However, given the pandemic-driven need to support remote workers on a massive scale, enterprises and service providers alike should consider automation. Automation …
In late 2020, I had an intriguing conversation with Tractor Supply Company (TSC) and HPE Aruba. Founded in 1938, over 80 years ago, TSC has grown into the largest farm store operator in the United States. However, of particular interest to me was its rapid growth over the last five years—nearly doubling its revenue to $10 billion. Soon …
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Recent events underscore the need to support a hybrid approach to enable knowledge- worker productivity, both inside and outside the office. To ensure a consistent and secure application experience for all users, IT directors need to rethink network design to ensure consistency of IT operations as well as ease of management. Infrastructure providers offer many …
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As we put a tumultuous 2020 in the rearview mirror, there are a number of exciting developments unfolding in the world of cellular networking. As a technology analyst that spends a significant time with both infrastructure providers and carriers, I anticipate three things gaining momentum in 2021: 5G private networking, Open RAN and the widespread …
