Can Samsung and Verizon Make Network Sensing Useful for Venues?
Tom Hollingsworth, Networking Technology Advisor and Event Lead at Futurum, shares insights on Samsung and Verizon’s network sensing trial and its implications for venue operations.
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Tom Hollingsworth
Research Director, Networking
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.
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