Zeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research

Zeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research

Zeus Kerravala is the founder and principal analyst with ZK Research. He spent 10 years at Yankee Group and prior to that held a number of corporate IT positions. Kerravala is considered one of the top 10 IT analysts in the world by Apollo Research, which evaluated 3,960 technology analysts and their individual press coverage metrics.

Latest from Zeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research

Broadcom launched a robust AI networking architecture, new appliances, and a partner program at its recent Explore event in Barcelona.
Enterprise Connectivity
At VMware Explore Barcelona, VeloCloud Rolls Out Enhancements to Scale AIAt VMware Explore Barcelona, VeloCloud Rolls Out Enhancements to Scale AI
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
Nov 8, 2024
4 Min Read
The new IPSIE open industry standard aims to create a framework to simplify security management for developers of enterprise SaaS applications.
Network Management
Okta Unveils New Identity Security Standards and AI-Driven ToolsOkta Unveils New Identity Security Standards and AI-Driven Tools
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
Nov 1, 2024
6 Min Read

All from Zeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research

Cisco’s updates to its partner program represent a significant evolution aimed at simplifying processes.
Enterprise Connectivity
At its Partner Summit, Cisco Outlines Changes to its Partner Program and Rolls Out AI Solutions
At its Partner Summit, Cisco Outlines Changes to its Partner Program and Rolls Out AI Solutions
Oct 29, 2024
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7 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
Flexibility is the key to success in today’s hybrid multi-cloud environment.
Network Management
With Hybrid Multi-cloud on the Horizon, VMware Customers are Frustrated
With Hybrid Multi-cloud on the Horizon, VMware Customers are Frustrated
Oct 18, 2024
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3 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
Using Bandwidth, NAVEX consolidated its telecom service providers when transitioning from a TDM-based systems to modern SIP technology.
Network Management
NAVEX Taps Communications Provider Bandwidth to Consolidate and Simplify Telecom Services
NAVEX Teams With Bandwidth to Simplify Telecom Services
Oct 14, 2024
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3 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
HPE’s efforts with AI-powered automation aim to improve operational efficiency and enhance the security and user experience.
Network Management
HPE Adds AI-powered Automation to Third-Party Devices
HPE Adds AI-powered Automation to Third-Party Devices
Oct 2, 2024
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4 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
AI’s impact on the workforce is profound as 91% of IT decision-makers say they have used AI, but 41% are worried their jobs will be replaced by AI.
Network Management
HP Survey: Concerns About AI in the Workplace
HP Survey: Concerns About AI in the Workplace
Sep 26, 2024
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6 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
Veeam’s acquisition of Alcion brings critically needed tech and expertise to help address the data resiliency challenges facing enterprises today.
Network Management
Veeam Acquisition of Alcion Reflects Vital Importance of Data Resiliency
Veeam Acquisition of Alcion Reflects Vital Importance of Data Resiliency
Sep 20, 2024
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3 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
Integrating the new APs into Dartmouth’s existing network infrastructure was no small feat. Mist’s AI-driven insights made this easier.
Network Management
How Dartmouth College Leveraged AI To Modernize Its Network in One Weekend
How Dartmouth College Leveraged AI To Modernize Its Network in One Weekend
Sep 12, 2024
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4 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
New NVIDIA offerings and announcements offer a systems-level approach to address the needs of modern AI applications.
Data Center Networking
NVIDIA AI Updates – Blackwell Platform, NIM Agent Blueprints and MLPerf
NVIDIA AI Updates – Blackwell Platform, NIM Agent Blueprints and MLPerf
Sep 5, 2024
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5 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
At VMware Explore 2024, the company released a new version of its VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) platform
Network Management
At Explore, VMware Flexes Some Private Cloud Muscle
At Explore, VMware Flexes Some Private Cloud Muscle
Aug 27, 2024
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5 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
To ensure analyst decision tools remain credible and reliable, maintaining real-time accuracy is vital
Network Management
Analyst Decision Tools: Accuracy Requires Due Diligence and Real-time Updates
Analyst Decision Tools: Accuracy Requires Due Diligence and Real-time Updates
Aug 23, 2024
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4 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
Enterprises need modern backup methods to protect their data from ransomware and other threats.
Network Management
Digital Resiliency and Disaster Recovery Was a Hot Topic at Black Hat 2024
Digital Resiliency and Disaster Recovery Was a Hot Topic at Black Hat 2024
Aug 20, 2024
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5 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
The new campus NaaS offers a blend of features and capabilities, including performance guarantees for network coverage, capacity, and availability.
Enterprise Connectivity
Clark Schaefer Hackett Taps Nile’s Campus NaaS for Global IT Infrastructure
Clark Schaefer Hackett Taps Nile’s Campus NaaS for Global IT Infrastructure
Aug 16, 2024
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4 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
At SIGGRAPH 2024, NVIDIA highlighted the importance of accelerated computing by showcasing innovations that emphasize AI and generative models
Network Management
NVIDIA Shows Off the Breadth of its Accelerated Computing Platform at SIGGRAPH
NVIDIA Shows Off the Breadth of its Accelerated Computing Platform at SIGGRAPH
Jul 30, 2024
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6 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
Use guides (such as Waves and Magic Quadrants) but always do your own proof of concepts as every environment is different.
Network Security
Analyzing Cisco’s Place in the Forrester XDR Wave
Analyzing Cisco’s Place in the Forrester XDR Wave
Jul 23, 2024
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5 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
Like most enterprises, everything the Melbourne Airport does is tied to the network.
Enterprise Connectivity
How the Melbourne Airport Improved Passenger Experiences with a Cisco Network
Melbourne Airport Improves Passenger Experiences with a Cisco Network
Jul 19, 2024
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4 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
The new offering lets IT project managers and enterprise architects build internal applications without deep software development knowledge.
Network Management
AWS Announces App Studio Preview, Aimed at Speeding Up App Development with AI
AWS Announces App Studio Preview, Aimed at Speeding Up App Development with AI
Jul 16, 2024
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5 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
A remote connectivity solution based on zero trust allows workers to be perpetually connected and provides access to only the resources they require.
Network Security
How Keck Medicine Replaced its VPN Infrastructure with Zscaler Private Access to Simplify the User Experience
Keck Medicine Replaced its VPN Infrastructure with Zscaler Private Access to Simplify the User Experience
Jul 3, 2024
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3 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
The company’s multimodal large action model (LAM) learns and creates application automation without IT having to be involved.
AI Ops
Orby AI Raises $30M in Series A for GenAI Platform for Process Automation
Orby AI Raises Series A Funding for GenAI Platform for Process Automation
Jun 28, 2024
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4 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
Fortinet is looking at Laceworks to help transform it into a much stronger “code to cloud” security vendor.
Network Security
Fortinet Elevates Cloud Security Strategy with Laceworks Acquisition
Fortinet Elevates Cloud Security Strategy with Laceworks Acquisition
Jun 20, 2024
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4 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
A newly unveiled platform combines AI technologies to offer insights into customer-business interactions.
Networking Careers
NICE Sets a High Customer Experience AI Bar at Its Interactions Event
NICE Sets a High Customer Experience AI Bar at Its Interactions Event
Jun 18, 2024
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3 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
Veeam Data Cloud is custom-built for Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Azure users, providing specialized backup and restore capabilities.
Network Infrastructure
McGrath Estate Agents Taps Veeam for Backing Up Microsoft Software
McGrath Estate Agents Taps Veeam for Backing Up Microsoft Software
Jun 13, 2024
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4 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
cloud-based security
Network Security
Zscaler Zenith Live Is Coming – Here Is What to Expect
Zscaler Zenith Live Is Coming – Here Is What to Expect
Jun 7, 2024
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4 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
HP tools and innovations to support hybrid work
Network Management
HP Poly Rolls Out a Bevy of Products Aimed at Improving Hybrid Work
HP Poly Rolls Out a Bevy of Products Aimed at Improving Hybrid Work
Jun 5, 2024
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5 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
Backup and recovery
Network Management
VeeamON 2024: What Attendees Should Expect
VeeamON 2024: What Attendees Should Expect
May 30, 2024
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4 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
Avaya Engage
Network Management
Five Thoughts from Avaya Engage 2024
Five Thoughts from Avaya Engage 2024
May 24, 2024
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6 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
zero trust
Network Management
Understanding the Intersection of Observability and Zero Trust
Understanding the Intersection of Observability and Zero Trust
May 21, 2024
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3 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
AI and cybersecurity
Network Security
At RSA, NVIDIA Talks the Marriage of GenAI and Cybersecurity
At RSA, NVIDIA Talks the Marriage of GenAI and Cybersecurity
May 17, 2024
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3 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
AI and customer engagement (CX)
Networking Careers
Understanding the Intersection of Humans and AI in Customer Experience
Understanding the Intersection of Humans and AI in Customer Experience
May 11, 2024
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5 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
platformization of security
Network Security
Understanding Security Platformization and Why It’s Important
Understanding Security Platformization and Why It’s Important
May 7, 2024
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6 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
UC platform
Network Infrastructure
8x8 Updates its Contact Center and UC Platform to Fill CX Gaps and Improve Customer Engagement
8x8 Updates its Contact Center and UC Platform
May 2, 2024
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3 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
Wireless Networking
Aruba Networking Unveils Wi-Fi 7 Access Points
Aruba Networking Unveils Wi-Fi 7 Access Points
Apr 24, 2024
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5 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
With AI Dominating, Cisco Pivots to Hypershield for Data Centers and Clouds
Enterprise Connectivity
With AI Dominating, Cisco Pivots to Hypershield for Data Centers and Clouds
With AI Dominating, Cisco Pivots to Hypershield for Data Centers and Clouds
Apr 18, 2024
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4 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
Where Are You on the Cybersecurity Readiness Index? Cisco Thinks You’re Probably Overconfident
Network Security
Where Are You on the Cybersecurity Readiness Index? Cisco Thinks You’re Probably Overconfident
Where Are You on the Cybersecurity Readiness Index? Cisco Thinks You’re Probably Overconfident
Apr 15, 2024
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5 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research

Editor's Choice

Integrating the new APs into Dartmouth’s existing network infrastructure was no small feat. Mist’s AI-driven insights made this easier.
Network Management
How Dartmouth College Leveraged AI To Modernize Its Network in One Weekend
How Dartmouth College Leveraged AI To Modernize Its Network in One Weekend

Sep 12, 2024

Extensive communications outages from Hurricane Helene drive home the need for new approaches to strengthen network resiliency.
Network Resilience
Hurricane Helene Communications Outages Show Need for Greater Network Resilience
Hurricane Helene Outages Show Need for Greater Network Resilience

Oct 3, 2024

Satellite services could bridge the digital divide in remote areas through partnerships like the SoftBank-Intelsat collaboration announced last month.
Network Infrastructure
Intelsat, SoftBank Plan Ubiquitous Satellite Connectivity Network
Intelsat, SoftBank Plan Ubiquitous Satellite Connectivity Network

Oct 9, 2024

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