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  Webinar Edge Computing Predictions 2021

  December 9, 2020 | Abhijit Sunil

  Edge is among the most important and disruptive technology trends going into 2021. And it will influence — or be influenced by — trends in 5G, data consumption, internet of things...

• Report How 5G And Edge Computing Advance IoT Value

  This Dynamic Duo Dramatically Expands IoT Insights And Speed

  July 31, 2020 | Michele Pelino, James Staten

  5G networks promise exponential bandwidth and ultra-low latency to edge computing solutions that empower near-real-time insights gained from business systems built on internet of things (IoT)...

• Report The Forrester Wave™: Hyperconverged Infrastructure, Q3 2020

  The 11 Providers That Matter Most And How They Stack Up

  July 29, 2020 | Naveen Chhabra

  In our 35-criterion evaluation of hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) providers, we identified the 11 most significant ones — Cisco, DataCore Software, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Huawei,...

• Report The Forrester Wave™: Open, Programmable Switches For A Businesswide SDN, Q3 2020

  The 12 Providers That Matter Most And How They Stack Up

  July 28, 2020 | Andre Kindness

  In our 32-criterion evaluation of open, programmable switching solutions, we identified the 12 most significant ones — Arista Networks, Cisco IOS-XE, Cisco NX-OS, Dell EMC, Extreme Networks, H3C,...

• Report Navigate The Choices And Experiences Of Hyperconverged Infrastructure

  Exercise The Solution Strategy That Makes Sense For Your Business

  July 27, 2020 | Naveen Chhabra

  Despite its popularity, hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) remains an enigma. Using industry-standard hardware, this sought-after solution increases flexibility, ease of operations, and...

• Report Evaluate SDWAN Services Based On Branch Office Goals, Not Hardware Data Sheets

  Fourteen Criteria To Use For Your Next SDWAN Services RFP

  July 16, 2020 | Andre Kindness

  With wide-area network (WAN) architecture transitioning from a hub-and-spoke design to a businesswide WAN fabric, infrastructure and operations (I&O) leaders have started to leverage, or have plans...

• Report Level Up Your Cloud Strategy With Video Game Innovation

  Be A Fast Follower Of An Industry That Consistently Pioneers Change

  July 16, 2020 | Chris Gardner, Will McKeon-White

  The video game industry has always been a hub of innovation, leveraging emerging technologies to create new experiences for players. Cloud-native infrastructure and development are no different....

• Report Now Tech: Infrastructure Automation Platforms, Q2 2020

  Forrester's Overview Of 15 Infrastructure Automation Platform Providers

  June 16, 2020 | Chris Gardner

  You can use infrastructure automation platforms to model and deliver systems, augment continuous delivery efforts, and ensure compliance. But to realize these benefits, you'll first have to select...

• Report Your Automation Psychology And Roadmap Just Shifted Gears

  Ease The Pain With A Skills-Based Future-Of-Work Plan

  May 29, 2020 | Craig Le Clair

  Forrester's "The Forrester Tech Tide™: Intelligent Automation, Q1 2020" highlights 19 intelligent automation (IA) technologies and advises on investment priorities. But because of COVID-19, the...

• Report Now Tech: Hyperconverged Infrastructure, Q2 2020

  Forrester's Overview Of 21 HCI Providers

  May 12, 2020 | Naveen Chhabra

  You can use hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) to simplify IT operations, deliver flexible and scalable infrastructure services, and reduce overall costs. But to realize these benefits, you'll...

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  Webinar Today, 5G And Edge Computing Are Advancing IoT Value

  May 12, 2020 | Michele Pelino, James Staten

  Here in 2020, we have arrived at a time when two fantastic technology advancements are dramatically improving real-time, onsite insights about what is going on in your company’s endpoints....

• Report Now Tech: AI Chips In China, Q2 2020

  Forrester's Overview Of 24 AI Chip Providers In China

  April 29, 2020 | Charlie Dai, Danny Mu

  You can use AI chips to accelerate AI model training, boost model inferencing, and power AI cloud and AI systems to facilitate business transformation. But to realize these benefits, you'll first...

• Report Now Tech: Virtual Network Infrastructure Switching Fabric, Q2 2020

  Forrester's Overview Of 14 VNI Switching Fabric Providers

  April 22, 2020 | Andre Kindness

  Business and technology leaders can use virtual networking infrastructure (VNI) switching fabric to connect business resources, enhance customer interactions, and deliver new services and products....

• Report Now Tech: Colocation And Data Centers, Q2 2020

  Forrester's Overview Of 20 Data Center And Colocation Providers

  April 13, 2020 | Abhijit Sunil

  You can use colocation providers to optimize your infrastructure spending, increase uptime and reliability features, and unlock the best possible network connectivity options across your network...

• Report Mind The Cloud Skills Gap

  People: The Cloud Computing Playbook

  March 11, 2020 | Tracy Woo

  After a decade of cloud experience, organizations are facing a talent shortage for all cloud-related skills. Although legacy skill sets translate well to new cloud technologies, the cultural leap...

• Report Research Overview: Infrastructure Technology For 2020

  Tools And Technology: The Infrastructure Transformation Playbook

  February 14, 2020 | Glenn O'Donnell, Lauren Nelson

  Technology infrastructure at the heart of your business is changing dramatically. The new cornucopia of technology options poses an intensified challenge for infrastructure and operations (I&O)...

• Report Jump-Start Your Network Automation

  Four Random Automation Characteristics Fuel Networking Automation Adoption

  February 6, 2020 | Andre Kindness, Chris Gardner

  C-level professionals have accelerated their investments in automation to achieve greater business competitiveness. Inside infrastructure and operations (I&O) teams, automation has taken hold, from...

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  Webinar 5G Part Three: IoT, Edge Computing, And Network

  January 30, 2020 | Abhijit Sunil, Andre Kindness, Dan Bieler

  5G will heavily influence and be influenced by the advent of the internet of things (IoT), edge computing, and various networking technology advances. This webinar looks at what these trends are...

• Report Hardware Remains Critical In A Software-Defined World

  Roadmap: The Infrastructure Transformation Playbook

  January 10, 2020 | Naveen Chhabra, Chris Gardner

  Infrastructure and operations (I&O) leaders live in a world of constant change. Their challenge is to embrace the latest technologies while continuing to maintain the tech they already have. I&O...

• Report Capture Real-Time Awareness Of Real-World Environmental Conditions Using IoT

  Environmental Monitoring Enhances Operations, Safety, And Sustainability

  December 5, 2019 | Michele Pelino

  Firms in pharmaceutical, manufacturing, chemical, and oil and gas industries are deploying internet of things (IoT)-enabled environmental monitoring solutions to identify the status of specific...

• Report Predictions 2020: Edge Computing

  New Form Factors, Partnership Strategies, And The Promise Of 5G Will Converge To Catapult Edge Toward Mainstream

  November 4, 2019 | Abhijit Sunil, Dan Bieler, Naveen Chhabra

  Edge computing has been among the most important trends associated with cloud computing and has enabled a multitude of use cases, beyond IoT and embedded systems, for infrastructure and operations...

• Report The Forrester Tech Tide™: Compute Platforms, Q4 2019

  Fifteen Technologies Underpin Compute Platforms

  October 10, 2019 | Chris Gardner, Abhijit Sunil

  Human experiences depend heavily on underlying technology performance, making compute platforms increasingly critical to a firm's ability to win, serve, and retain its customers. To optimize their...

• Report Don't Let The One-Percenters Drive Your Network Architecture

  Five Use Cases That Hamper Networking Automation Adoption

  August 9, 2019 | Andre Kindness

  Networking pros are getting sucked in by a warped set of requirements that do little to address some of the immediate data center needs they're facing. Vendors cite flashy use cases like hyperscale...

• Report The Forrester Wave™: Infrastructure Automation Platforms, Q3 2019

  The 11 Providers That Matter Most And How They Stack Up

  August 7, 2019 | Chris Gardner

  In our 31-criterion evaluation of infrastructure automation platform providers, we identified the 11 most significant ones — BMC Software, Chef Software, HashiCorp, Micro Focus, Microsoft,...

• Report Check The 5G Pulse Of Your Communications Service Provider

  A Guide To Understanding The 5G Landscape And Your Investment Planning

  July 29, 2019 | Abhijit Sunil

  5G is an important new technological advancement, and infrastructure and operations (I&O) leaders are looking at a plethora of 5G wireless proposed use cases, timelines, and expectations. It's...