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Ron Westfall

Research Director

Ron is an experienced, customer-focused research expert and analyst, with over 20 years of experience in the digital and IT transformation markets, working with businesses to drive consistent revenue and sales growth.

He is a recognized authority at tracking the evolution of and identifying the key disruptive trends within the service enablement ecosystem, including a wide range of topics across software and services, infrastructure, 5G communications, Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), analytics, security, cloud computing, revenue management, and regulatory issues.

Prior to his work with The Futurum Group, Ron worked with GlobalData Technology creating syndicated and custom research across a wide variety of technical fields. His work with Current Analysis focused on the broadband and service provider infrastructure markets.

Ron holds a Master of Arts in Public Policy from University of Nevada — Las Vegas and a Bachelor of Arts in political science/government from William and Mary.

Recent Insights, NEWS & RESEARCH:

An Assessment of The Key 5G Ecosystem Developments Including Azure Private MEC Inroads, New VMware Telco Cloud 4.0 Moves, and Vonage Singtel API Alliance
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall and Tom Hollingsworth review recent high impact telco cloud, MEC, and APIs moves including the progress of Azure Private MEC in supporting manufacturer private 5G network implementations, VMware Telco Cloud Platform Release 4.0 ready to ease VNF and CNF use, VMware Telco Cloud Platform RAN benefits, and how the Vonage Singtel partnership is uplifting overall API prospects.
HPE Aruba Networking Launches High-Capacity Wi-Fi 7 Access Points Delivering Breakthrough Innovations Across Enterprise Security, AI, and IoT Capabilities
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall examines why the new HPE Aruba Networking 730 Series Campus APs provide the performance and efficiency breakthroughs essential to improving business and operational outcomes.
VMware Telco Cloud Platform Release 4.0 Aims Directly at Using a Horizontal Infrastructure to Ease VNF/CNF Implementation Complexity Across 5G Networks
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall examines why VMware Telco Cloud Platform Release 4.0, alongside VMware Telco Cloud Platform RAN 4.0, can fulfill the highest priority telco VNF and CNF demands across their 5G networks.
Cerebras CS-3 Powered by 3rd Gen WSE-3 Delivers Breakthrough AI Supercomputer Capabilities Matching Up Very Favorably Against the NVIDIA Blackwell Platform
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall assesses why the Cerebras CS-3, powered by the WSE-3, can be viewed as the fastest AI chip across the entire AI ecosystem including the NVIDIA Blackwell platform.
An Assessment of AI’s Openness Including Intel’s Guadi 3-led Enterprise AI Strategy, Qualcomm’s Responsible AI Vision, and Nokia’s Transparent AI Moves
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall and Olivier Blanchard examine the major mobile ecosystem moves to make AI open, responsible, and transparent including Intel’s Enterprise AI proposition emphasizing open industry software for developer productivity, Qualcomm’s Responsible AI vision focus on privacy and security, and Nokia using Transparent AI moves.
Intel Launched Its AI Strategy for Enterprises Spearheaded by Gaudi 3 Debut Emphasizing Open, Scalable Systems Built to Bring AI Innovation to All AI Segments
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall and Russ Fellows examine why the new Intel Gaudi, Xeon, and Core Ultra portfolio offerings immediately bolster the Intel enterprise AI proposition, bringing AI innovation everywhere.