In this video episode of Conversations with Dez, we talk with Kevin Schatz Kramer, vice president and general manager of service provider strategy and solutions at Dell Technologies. Kevin’s role encompasses a broad remit including industry strategy and investment analysis, business development, technical architectures, and engineering infrastructure evolution.
The Role of Technology in Business
Kevin’s background in technology and engineering has allowed him to focus on understanding technology evolution and trends, but more importantly, putting them in a business context. He emphasizes the importance of linking technology to business outcomes, especially in the telecommunications industry.
Meeting the Challenges of Edge Networking
As the industry transitions towards software-defined and virtualized networks, Kevin highlights the importance of not moving faster than technology or operational readiness. He emphasizes the need to prove out technology readiness, operational readiness, and the readiness of the supply chain and logistics. Dell’s collaboration with Intel has led to significant performance gains, particularly in the context of edge networking and edge computing.
Co-Creation and Collaboration
The relationship between Dell Technologies and Intel goes beyond just a vendor-supplier relationship. They work closely on joint innovation, joint solution development, and ecosystem building. This collaboration has led to significant performance gains, especially in the context of the shift to edge networking and edge computing.
Leveraging Emerging Technologies
The evolution of data has led to the need to move compute closer to where data is generated. The ability to apply machine learning and AI capabilities directly into platforms, such as the new second-generation Intel Xeon scalable processor, has opened up new possibilities for industries, particularly in autonomous robots and factories.
Advice for Service Providers and Enterprise Customers
Kevin’s advice for organizations navigating the journey to leverage new and emerging technologies revolves around structural transformation, workforce retraining, organizational models, and innovation programs. He emphasizes the importance of building organizations and structures to take advantage of technology capabilities.
Kevin Schatz Kramer’s insights shed light on the challenges and opportunities in the telecommunications industry, particularly in the context of 5G, edge networking, and edge computing. His advice for organizations navigating the digital transformation journey provides valuable guidance for service providers and enterprise customers.
It’s been fantastic to spend some time with Kevin Schatz Kramer and gain insights into the future of technology. Stay safe and stay tuned for more conversations with industry leaders.
