# Tom Hollingsworth

> Research Director, Networking

- Canonical: https://trial.futurumgroup.com/tom-hollingsworth/
- Role: Analyst
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/networkingnerd
- X: https://x.com/networkingnerd?lang=en

Tom Hollingsworth, CCIE #29213, is The Networking Nerd. He has spent the last twenty-five years implementing and understanding IT infrastructure, specializing in data center and campus networking, wireless and mobility solutions, and cybersecurity. He has extensive experience designing and implementing complex architectures and explaining their benefits to stakeholders and practitioners alike. Tom has hosted numerous Tech Field Day events focused on educating the wider enterprise IT community about solutions and products across the spectrum of offerings. He has participated in roundtable discussions and moderated panels on current and future technology outlooks. His advice is sought after by community members and company stakeholders at all levels. Tom has also hosted a weekly technology news podcast since 2018.

## Recent work

- [Can Samsung and Verizon Make Network Sensing Useful for Venues?](https://trial.futurumgroup.com/insights/can-samsung-and-verizon-make-network-sensing-useful-for-venues/) (Insight, 2026-09-17)
- [Can Mobile Core Early Access Support Nokia’s Software Growth?](https://trial.futurumgroup.com/insights/can-mobile-core-early-access-support-nokias-software-growth/) (Insight, 2026-09-16)
- [Why HPE Gave Oracle Equity Instead of a Price Cut on AI Gear](https://trial.futurumgroup.com/insights/why-hpe-gave-oracle-equity-instead-of-a-price-cut-on-ai-gear/) (Insight, 2026-09-09)
- [NaaS and Cloud Networking to Add $36B by 2031, as 62% of Enterprises Move NaaS Into Production or Evaluation](https://trial.futurumgroup.com/press-release/naas-and-cloud-networking-to-add-36b-by-2031-as-62-of-enterprises-move-naas-into-production-or-evaluation/) (Press Release, 2026-08-24)
- [The 1.6TbE Transition Will Reshape Data Center Architecture from the Ground Up](https://trial.futurumgroup.com/insights/the-1-6tbe-transition-will-reshape-data-center-architecture-from-the-ground-up/) (Insight, 2026-08-19)
- [Scale-Across AI Networking: The Third Dimension of AI Infrastructure Design](https://trial.futurumgroup.com/press-release/scale-across-ai-networking-the-third-dimension-of-ai-infrastructure-design/) (Press Release, 2026-04-28)
- [Co-Packaged Optics: The Key to Unleashing AI Networking’s Full Potential](https://trial.futurumgroup.com/press-release/co-packaged-optics-the-key-to-unleashing-ai-networkings-full-potential/) (Press Release, 2026-02-13)