NAND Research

Insights & Intelligence for the
Enterprise Infrastructure Market

NAND Research brings together the insights that only a top-tier industry analyst can provide with a modern social-media-savvy approach to messaging frameworks, content, and delivery.
NAND works with some of the biggest names in enterprise IT to help bring the right products to market, while helping enterprise IT organizations make smarter decisions about emerging technologies and vendors. 
NAND Research was founded by a team of top industry analysts, all former executives in tier-one technology companies. The team’s deep expertise includes product marketing and messaging, business model development, and technology strategy.
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Research Notes

Research Note: IBM Acquires HashiCorp

IBM announced its intention to acquire HashiCorp, a multi-cloud infrastructure automation company, for $35 per share in cash, totaling an enterprise value of $6.4 billion.

HashiCorp specializes in Infrastructure Lifecycle Management and Security Lifecycle Management, crucial for hybrid and multi-cloud environments. This move aligns with IBM’s focus on hybrid cloud and AI, which are vital for today’s businesses.

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Research Note: Lenovo’s AMD-based AI Portfolio Update

Lenovo announced a comprehensive set of AMD-based updates to its AI infrastructure portfolio, which include GPU-rich and thermal-efficient systems designed for compute-intensive workloads in various industries, including financial services and healthcare.

The new offerings, designed in partnership with AMD, address the growing demand for compute-intensive workloads across industries, providing the flexibility and scalability required for AI deployments.

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Research Note: NVIDIA Acquires Run:AI

NVIDIA announced an agreement to acquire Run:ai, a startup specializing in chip management and orchestration software based on Kubernetes. The acquisition is part of CEO Jensen Huang’s strategy to diversify Nvidia’s revenue streams from chips to software.

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Research Note: Microsoft Phi-3 Small Language Model

Microsoft recently announced its Phi-3 small language models (SLMs), designed to deliver powerful performance at a reduced cost. These SLMs offer a compelling option for developers and businesses looking to harness the potential of generative AI.

This Research Note looks at what Microsoft announced.

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Research Reports

Research Report: Oracle Database@Azure

Oracle and Microsoft Azure recently announced Oracle@Azure, making Microsoft Azure the only cloud provider besides Oracle itself capable of running Oracle’s database services with the performance, reliability, and security of Oracle Exadata and OCI

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Blog

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Steve McDowell

What Microsoft’s FQ3 2024 Earnings Reveal About Azure

Microsoft announced its fiscal Q3 2024 results, demonstrating robust growth. The company reported a total revenue of $61.9 billion, a 17% increase year-over-year, primarily driven by the cloud segment.

Microsoft’s Cloud business, which includes Azure and other cloud properties such as LinkedIn, generated over $35 billion in revenue, up 23%. During its earnings call, Microsoft said that Azure’s expansion and the increasing demand for AI infrastructure propelled much of its growth.

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Steve McDowell

What Alphabet Earnings Tell Us About Google Cloud

Google Cloud showed significant growth during the quarter, driven by the increasing demand for AI and cloud-based solutions. The business is positioned for continued growth, with a focus on infrastructure leadership, AI-driven innovations, and strong customer adoption.

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Apple OpenELM
Steve McDowell

Quick Take: Apple’s OpenELM Small Language Model

Apple this week unveiled its OpenELM, a set of small AI language models designed to run on local devices like smartphones rather than rely on cloud-based data centers. This reflects a growing trend toward smaller, more efficient AI models that can operate on consumer devices without significant computational resources.

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Research & Advisory

Product Strategy

NAND Research works with technology companies across the enterprise IT infrastructure space, including tier-one OEMs, ISVs, and semiconductor manufacturers to help align product strategy with market needs. 

Competitive Insights

As industry analysts, understanding market dynamics is what NAND Research does best. 

NAND Research provides competitive intelligence services to select customers in the enterprise infrastructure space. 

Technology Trends &
Market Intelligence

The IT infrastructure market is in a state of constant churn. Our analysts are in the midst of it all, advising investors, technology companies and IT organizations alike.

Messaging Strategy &
Amplification

NAND Research works with leading technology companies in designing effective framework for talking about products, services, and innovation.

NAND leverages its multiple messaging channels to amplify your message and drive engagement.

Content Development

A messaging framework is only as good as its content. 

NAND Research works with technology companies across the spectrum to put together the content that best tells your story, whether that’s a webinar, white-paper, podcast, video, or something entirely different

IT Insights & Advisory

The NAND Research IT Advisory Council delivers benefit to technology companies and IT organizations alike: 

We help technology companies better understand the needs of IT organizations across industries, while helping enterprise IT organizations navigate a rapidly shifting technology landscape. 

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