Tighter cash knocks BlackRidge off its peak
Tightening cash is affecting even the high-flying information security markets as BlackRidge, a purveyor of secure communications technology, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Eric Hanselman
Chief Analyst | Boston, MABiography
Eric Hanselman is the Chief Analyst at 451 Research. He has an extensive, hands-on understanding of a broad range of IT subject areas, having direct experience in the areas of networks, virtualization, security and semiconductors. He coordinates industry analysis across the broad portfolio of 451 Research disciplines. The convergence of forces across the technology landscape is creating tectonic shifts in the industry, including SDN/NFV, hyperconvergence and the Internet of Things (IoT). Eric helps 451 Research's clients navigate these turbulent waters and determine their impacts and how they can best capitalize on them. Eric is also a member of 451 Research’s Center of Excellence for Quantum Technologies.
For more than 20 years, Eric has worked with segment leaders in a spectrum of technologies, most recently as CTO of Leostream Corporation, a virtualization management provider. Prior to that, Eric delivered security solutions for IBM and Internet Security Systems. At Wellfleet/Bay Networks, Sitara Networks and NEC, he was involved in the introduction of many new technologies ranging from high-performance image analysis to rollouts for IPv6.
Eric holds a patent in image compression systems. He is also a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and a VMware Certified Professional (VCP), and he is a frequent speaker at leading industry conferences.
He majored in chemistry at Reed College.
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Recent Research from Eric Hanselman
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Quantum computing: Massive potential, major challenges
In 451 Research's first deep-dive report into quantum computing, we find that the potential is huge, but so are the challenges to adoption. We think most companies should invest time rather than money at this stage, primarily to open minds to the possibilities. After all, a quantum leap might be just around the corner.
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Securing 'social distancing': Coronavirus, the work-from-home explosion and security
The impact of COVID-19, and the sudden and radical shift in the nature of the workplace it is precipitating, has decided implications for security across the board. We examine the role of technology in dealing with the emerging pandemic, and how it can help organizations cope with the crisis.
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Security in a time of contagion: RSA Conference maintains its stature, but 2020 numbers down
The irony of this year's theme of 'the human element' was not lost on the many who declined to participate over coronavirus concerns. The industry continues to need rallying points for tackling secular forces overhauling technology, as well as the human aspects of transformational change. RSA Conference US continues to serve that role as one of security's premiere events.
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IBM's new leadership points the way to its cloud-native future, post Red Hat
Changes in leadership often mark historically important pivot points for companies, and this is no exception. IBM's biggest challenge ahead is to respond to the success " and threat " of the public cloud with a distinct and differentiating hybrid cloud strategy of its own.
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2020 Tech M&A Outlook
The M&A Outlook 2020 report represents 451 Research's comprehensive analysis of recent M&A activity and our forecast for trends that are expected to shape dealmaking in the coming year. All acquisition data comes from 451 Research's M&A KnowledgeBase, the industry's only technology-specific M&A database. The outlook and specific predictions for acquisition activity in six key IT sectors come from extensive research and forecasts from the more than 100 analysts at 451 Research.
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