If 2023 was the year when generative AI burst onto the scene, 2024 has been one of experimentation and reality-checking. And nowhere is this more evident than in how UK…
Freeform Dynamics recently caught up with VirtualZ, an often overlooked vendor of connectivity tools that bridge the gap between the mainframe, cloud and on-premise IT platform worlds. The more we…
When Scandit announced its integration with Apple’s Vision Pro mixed reality headset, I experienced a strong sense of déjà vu. This enterprise software provider, known for its smart data capture…
As scepticism creeps more and more into the generative AI discussion, I’ve been trying to gain a clearer view of where real value lies, particularly for tools used directly by…
One of the challenges I’ve had with generative AI is figuring out where the real value lies, particularly in relation to tools used directly by end users. This isn’t me…
In the 20 odd years that I’ve been following developments in ‘Green IT’, the industry narrative hasn’t changed that much. Once you establish that the Earth is hotting up and…
When I received an invitation to attend another Canon industry analyst event, I was in two minds about whether I should accept. While previous gatherings have been interesting, and the…
The last big market survey carried out by Freeform Dynamics on SAP migration was completed back in 2020 and it revealed no real consensus on either the appetite for migration…
As an industry analyst, you always want your questions answered openly, confidently and convincingly when receiving a briefing from an IT vendor. Unfortunately, however, this doesn’t always happen, especially if…
When Tony Lock and I interviewed Reg Harbeck, Chief Strategist at Mainframe Analytics Ltd, it was immediately obvious that we had different perspectives on the world. As a self-proclaimed ‘”mainframe…
When I first heard about ‘smart data capture’, I couldn’t help thinking back to a string of jobs in factories, warehouses and retail stores that helped me to fund my…
During my career, I’ve worked hands-on with a great many operating systems, programming languages, mainstream database engines and countless generations of different hardware and application platforms. I’ve enjoyed the success…
A CIO I interviewed recently told me candidly: “It’s always a bit nerve wracking when you go into a meeting with a set of top-level numbers that look very sound,…
People in mainframe circles have been talking about skills development and succession planning ever since it was pointed out that the average age of mainframe specialists was pretty high and…
It’s always refreshing to engage with vendors who aren’t bound by the rigid category definitions that large analyst firms often impose on the market. At Freeform Dynamics, our view is…
I’ve heard a lot of pitches from technology companies on how they can help customers achieve their sustainability goals, and many of these follow a familiar pattern. They start with…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our friend and colleague, Bryan Betts. Following a very short illness, Bryan slipped away peacefully on Friday night with…
