HPE Aruba Networking

Larry Lunetta, VP of Portfolio Solutions Marketing at HPE Aruba Networking, outlines key retail technology trends from NRF 2025, highlighting AI's growing importance in inventory management and personalized shopping experiences. His analysis shows how retailers are expanding their network infrastructure to support AI initiatives, including integrated Wi-Fi 7 and private 5G solutions, while bringing data processing capabilities directly into stores through GPU-enabled servers.

Phil Mottram, EVP and GM of HPE Aruba Networking, predicts that private 5G will coexist with Wi-Fi in enterprises, AI will become mainstream in network operations, and there will be a convergence of networks and security with zero trust becoming a key element of security deployments.

Jaye Tillson, SD-WAN & Field CTO at HPE Aruba Networking, shares insights on the gradual progress of SASE and zero trust adoption. He encourages organizations to initiate their zero trust journey, focusing on key business risks, and values the event for its networking opportunities and practical implementation insights.

Phil Mottram, EVP and GM of Aruba/HPE Intelligent Edge,recently discussed the evolution of the Mobile World Congress (MWC), noting its expansion from a primarily mobile operator event to a broader network technology show with representation from various industries like automotive.

Phil Mottram, EVP and GM of HPE Aruba Networking, discussed the increasing demand for private wireless networks, particularly 5G and cellular networks, in sectors like military, ports, warehouses, factories, and mines that have struggled to modernize their technology. Following HPE Aruba Networking's recent acquisition of private networks specialist Athonet, Mottram underscored the significance of edge applications, showcasing a security application that uses cameras for potential threat detection.