Intel’s Networking Exodus: A Strategic Rebirth or a Sign of Decline?
Intel’s foray into networking didn’t start with flashy switches or routers. Its foundational contribution dates back to 1980…
Azure Marketplace: meter’s New Avenue for Enterprise Customer Acquisition
For meter, this isn’t just about passive listing. It’s an active customer acquisition strategy. They’re tapping directly into enterprise budgets already allocated to Azure, bypassing traditional sales friction.
The Great Network Shift: Why Enterprises Are Outsourcing Support and What It Means for Contracts
Enter the Managed Service Provider (MSP). These partners offer a lifeline, promising to take on the heavy lifting of network design, delivery, and ongoing operations.
Broadcom’s Tomahawk Ultra: Challenging Nvidia’s Dominance in AI Networking
The significance of this battle lies in “scale-up” computing – the technique of ensuring closely located chips can communicate at lightning speed.
Research Note: Red Hat OpenShift on Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA
Dell Technologies recently announced that its integrated Red Hat OpenShift with its Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA platform is now generally available to customers. The solution was previewed earlier this year at Dell Tech world. The updated solution combines Dell PowerEdge infrastructure, NVIDIA GPU acceleration, Red Hat container orchestration, and NVIDIA AI Enterprise software into a validated stack.
Open Flash Platform Initiative Aims to Redefine Flash Storage for AI
Six industry participants recently launched the Open Flash Platform (OFP) initiative, backed by six founding members: Hammerspace, the Linux Foundation, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), ScaleFlux, SK hynix, and Xsight Labs.
The initiative purports to address the challenges presented by the next wave of AI-driven data storage, specifically the limitations of power, heat, and data center space.
Research Note: AWS Enhances S3 for Enterprise AI
At its recent AWS Summit in NYC, Amazon Web Services introduced two significant enhancements to its S3 object storage service: S3 Vectors for cost-effective vector data storage and expanded S3 Metadata capabilities for comprehensive object visibility.
Research Note: Enterprise AI Agents Take Center Stage at AWS Summit NYC 2025
AWS recently concluded its New York City Summit with a clear message: the future of enterprise software is agentic AI, and Amazon aims to own the infrastructure that enables it.
Research Note: IBM Brings Hyper Protect to Red Hat
IBM recently expanded its Hyper Protect confidential computing portfolio to the Red Hat ecosystem through two new offerings: Hyper Protect Container Runtime (HPCR) for Red Hat Virtualization Solutions and Hyper Protect Confidential Containers (HPCC) for Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform.
Research Note: IBM Power11
IBM recently announced the latest generation of its Power family, Power 11. The new processor and associated servers provide a significant architectural evolution, focusing on autonomous operations, AI integration, and hybrid cloud deployment.
Research Note: AMG Secure-Net™ SFP Carrier – A New Approach to Industrial Network Security
The AMG Secure-Net™ SFP carrier offers several compelling advantages by implementing encryption at the SFP level, particularly for industrial environments.
MSP Quotes- Unfiltered Weekend Thoughts
Having spent most of my career on the enterprise client side, I’ve learned that an MSP’s quoting process isn’t just about them getting a number out the door. It’s about how they show up professionally.
Research Note: Oracle Introduces MCP Server for Oracle Database
Oracle this week introduced its new MCP Server for Oracle Database, leveraging Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol to enable direct interaction with its AI assistant on the database platform. The new capability transforms AI-database workflows (from code generation to execution), allowing large language models to connect, query, and analyze Oracle databases while maintaining existing security frameworks.
With MCP Server for Oracle Database, Oracle becomes the first major database vendor to implement MCP, continuing its aggressive approach to quickly bringing MCP capabilities to its database customers.
The ‘Single Pane of Glass’ Illusion: Interoperability or Trojan Horse?
But here’s my unfiltered take, whispered over a cold pizza slice: Is this newfound love for interoperability a genuine embrace of the multi-vendor reality, or is it a Trojan horse designed to eventually displace your third-party gear?
HPE/Juniper- Unfiltered Weekend Thoughts
Can this combined entity truly have the agility to innovate against more focused players (yeah I am talking about Cisco)…..
Research Note: Private 5G Consolidation – Analyzing Boldyn Networks’ Restructuring
The recent restructuring at Boldyn Networks is accompanied by a strengthened leadership framework designed to foster a unified operational vision.
Research Brief: Oracle Database@AWS
First announced in December 2024, Oracle and AWS have announced the general availability of Oracle Database@AWS. This strategic partnership positions Oracle Exadata Database Service and Oracle Autonomous Database on dedicated Oracle Cloud Infrastructure within AWS data centers.
Building Bridges: Why Industry Understanding is Key to System Integrator Trust
To truly earn the trust of enterprise customers, system integrators must expand their value proposition. It’s no longer enough to just present a strong technology component.
Don’t Get Lost in the Noise: Crafting a Private 5G RFP That Delivers Results
Investing the time to create a solid unambiguous Private 5G RFP ensures you select a solution that truly aligns with your strategic objectives.
Why Independent Advisory Matters: Navigating Private 5G Vendor Noise in a Complex Industrial Landscape
In today’s fast-paced technological world, making smart, strategic decisions about new tech isn’t just important—it’s absolutely critical. Every day, companies are bombarded with pitches, white papers (guilty!), and webinars from countless vendors, each promising their solution is the silver bullet. It’s what I like to call “vendor noise,” and it can be deafening, especially when […]
Research Note: FortiGate 700G Series for the Modern Campus
Executive Summary Fortinet’s recent introduction of the FortiGate 700G series marks a significant advancement in Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) technology, purpose-built to address the evolving security and networking demands of today’s complex campus environments. This new series leverages Fortinet’s proprietary ASIC technology and unified operating system, FortiOS, to deliver exceptional performance, advanced threat protection, and energy […]