Resiliency by Design: Broadcom Repositions VMware Cloud Foundation for the AI Era

Enterprises don’t just need more cloud—they need a cloud that’s ready for AI and resilient by design. At VMware Explore 2025, Broadcom advanced that agenda by making VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.0 an AI-native private cloud platform and bundling VMware Private AI Services into the base subscription. For IT leaders grappling with fragmented stacks, this …

Broadcom’s Private AI Strategy with VMware Cloud Foundation

The Rise of Private AI At VMware Explorer, Broadcom made an announcement that could shape the next decade of enterprise AI. Chris Wolf, a leader within the company, called out the growing need for private AI. His message was clear: as excitement for generative AI continues to grow, enterprises must think about governance, regulation, and …

Broadcom and VMware: What’s all the Fuss About?

It’s time, I think, we had a real chat about something that has a lot of IT leaders scratching their heads: the Broadcom takeover of VMware. It’s been quite the shake-up, no? For many organisations, the deal has left them unsure about what comes next. So, if you’re feeling a little lost in the shuffle, …

NetApp ONTAP: Revolutionising Data Management for the AI Era

Given the growing demands of Data and AI workloads, particularly in the context of deep learning and generative AI. By leveraging a disaggregated infrastructure and introducing Intelligent Data functions, ONTAP provides a robust platform that enhances data management, scalability, and performance for these workloads. Below is a detailed explanation of how ONTAP benefits Data and …

How NetApp is Powering Cloud Innovation with AWS, Azure & Google Cloud

In the multi-cloud world we live in, managing enterprise data efficiently across platforms is no longer a luxury — it’s a necessity. NetApp, a long-standing leader in enterprise storage and data management, has strategically positioned itself as a key enabler of hybrid and multi-cloud success by deeply integrating with AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud …

Harnessing the Power of the Model Context Protocol with Secure and Efficient Data Workflow

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform industries, the ability to integrate large language models (LLMs) with real-time, context-rich data is becoming a game-changer. The Model Context Protocol (MCP), developed by Anthropic, is at the forefront of this revolution, enabling LLMs to seamlessly connect with external tools and data sources. However, deploying MCP requires careful …

Inventory Management Techniques That Maximize Profitability for Retail Businesses

Inventory management is a critical component of retail operations, directly impacting profitability and operational efficiency. Effective inventory strategies help ensure that stock levels are appropriate, capital is not unnecessarily tied up, and customer satisfaction is high.  The best vendors act as partners and can help improve inventory management.  Reaching out to them should always be …

From Tech to Retail: Understanding the Unique Business Models and Ecosystems of Different Industries

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, entrepreneurs and business professionals must have a deep understanding of business models and ecosystems. A business model refers to the way a company creates, delivers, and captures value, while an ecosystem refers to the network of organizations, individuals, and resources that interact with each other to create and deliver …

The Future Of Retail: 10 Game-Changing Trends That Will Define 2025

The retail industry is on the cusp of its most dramatic transformation yet. As someone who’s been analyzing business and technology trends for decades, I’m particularly excited about how 2025 is shaping up to be a watershed year where science fiction meets shopping reality. Let’s dive into the key trends that are redefining retail as …

Beyond the Perimeter: Using Zero Trust to Enhance Cyber Security

For digital-based businesses, the traditional castle-and-moat approach to cyber security – where trusted users roam freely within secure perimeters – is crumbling in the face of modern threats. Data breaches, sophisticated cyber attacks, and the global shift to remote work have exposed vulnerabilities in our IT environments, prompting a re-thinking of how we protect our …