Bola Rotibi

United Kingdom

Research Director, Software Development at CCS Insight

Chief of Enterprise Research at CCS Insight, covering software delivery and development, workplace transformation and infrastructure across the market landscape

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Articles

Mainframe Has a Bright Future, But Does Your Organization Deserve It?

1 week ago | ccsinsight.com | Bola Rotibi

The conversation about mainframes is often dominated by hyperbole. On one hand, some mistakenly argue that mainframes are “legacy tech” destined for retirement. On the other hand, there are warnings about a looming “skills crisis” that threatens operational continuity. But strip away these sound bites and a more fundamental reality emerges: the mainframe isn’t the problem — organizational culture, planning and leadership are.
Can Regulatory Oversight Alone Unlock Cloud Competition?

1 week ago | ccsinsight.com | Bola Rotibi

Cloud computing’s rise is a success story under scrutiny. It has been nothing short of transformative, enabling businesses to scale their operations, innovate rapidly and optimize costs. It has become an essential pillar of modern enterprise IT, supporting mission-critical workloads in many industries. From finance and healthcare to AI and retail, the cloud is now the undisputed underlying infrastructure for digital transformation.
How the Linux Foundation Became the Software World's Governance Core

2 weeks ago | ccsinsight.com | Bola Rotibi

When KubeCon Europe 2025 in London opened on 1 April, the atmosphere was reflective but also charged with a quiet inevitability. After 10 years of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) and over a decade of Kubernetes, the event felt less like a conference and more like a general assembly — one that happens to govern the future of software infrastructure. The crowd was large — there were more than 12,500 in-person attendees — but what stood out more than the size was the structure.
Trying Smarter: Google's Strategy Ahead of Cloud Next 2025

3 weeks ago | ccsinsight.com | Bola Rotibi

With Google Cloud Next 2025 approaching, the tech giant has been busy. Over two days, it hosted a tightly produced UK-focused event in London and confirmed a $32 billion acquisition of cloud security firm Wiz, Google’s most-expensive purchase in its history. The event was designed to tick national alignment boxes. It focused on trust and skilling, emphasizing UK alignment, localized investment and sectoral partnerships.
Can regulatory oversight alone unlock cloud competition?

4 weeks ago | computerweekly.com | Bola Rotibi

Cloud computing’s rise is a success story under scrutiny. It has been nothing short of transformative, enabling businesses to scale operations, innovate rapidly, and optimise costs. It has become an essential pillar of modern enterprise IT, supporting mission-critical workloads across industries. From finance and healthcare to artificial intelligence (AI) and retail, the cloud is now the undisputed underlying infrastructure for digital transformation.
MWC 2025, Tuesday 4 March

1 month ago | ccsinsight.com | Geoff Blaber |Ben Wood |Kester Mann |Bola Rotibi

Today’s selection of the biggest announcements from MWC 2025, from eye-catching foldables and AI-powered phones to operators’ expansion into quantum technologies and enterprise services. We also explore advancements in generative audio and the growing role of satellite broadband. As we predicted, flexible display technology and foldables provided plenty of eye candy at MWC, with numerous models on display.
Podcast: Driving Digital Transformation with Marketplace Partnerships

1 month ago | ccsinsight.com | Bola Rotibi

Digital transformation has become a fundamental driver of change across industries, altering how businesses approach procurement, IT infrastructure and decision-making. Procurement is undergoing significant changes as digital transformation reshapes traditional sourcing and supplier management. Organizations are shifting from manual, siloed systems to integrated digital solutions, using AI-driven tools to improve compliance, risk management and cybersecurity.
Podcast: Marketplace Momentum: AWS Marketplace and Partners Simplify Procurement

Jan 15, 2025 | ccsinsight.com | Bola Rotibi

Software marketplaces are an established concept that has been growing in popularity. Marketplaces offer many benefits, especially in easing the procurement and billing of services, presenting opportunities for partner services and simplifying access to them. Other benefits include accelerating and streamlining service implementation, which can save set-up time without requiring specialist skills.
Broadcom Rationalizes VMware Solutions and Engagement

Nov 18, 2024 | ccsinsight.com | Bola Rotibi

Since closing its acquisition of VMware in November 2023, Broadcom has been committed to enhancing VMware’s portfolio and aligning it to market needs. Its efforts have focused on simplifying IT operations for customers and allowing them to manage licences efficiently, as well as improving engagement and relationships with its partners. The VMware product catalogue and go-to-market channels have undergone significant changes.
Server virtualisation platforms and management

Jul 30, 2024 | computerweekly.com | Robert Sheldon |Bola Rotibi |Rahul Awati |Aaron Tan

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