As enterprise AI adoption scales, organizations are actively investing in infrastructure that supports diverse AI workloads, from training to inference, across data center and edge environments. AI is driving demand for specialized chips, private cloud flexibility, and scalable performance aligned with governance requirements. This report reviews Dell Technologies’ AI infrastructure-related announcements made at Dell Technologies World 2025. It outlines Dell’s current infrastructure positioning and details the key products and capabilities launched across compute, storage, and orchestration layers. It further maps these announcements to broader enterprise infrastructure themes and offers a structured view of how Dell is designing products for modular AI deployments and stack extensibility. The report is intended to help technology decision-makers, partners, and infrastructure stakeholders understand the scope of Dell’s product updates and their relevance within the AI infrastructure landscape.

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, vector databases are emerging as a key enabler for enterprises looking to harness the potential of unstructured data, particularly in the realm of agentic AI. As organizations generate vast amounts of unstructured data, traditional databases struggle to process and query this information effectively. Vector databases provide a solution by representing data as high-dimensional vectors, allowing for more efficient search, retrieval, and analysis. This report explores vector databases’ role in the modern AI ecosystem, examining their impact on unstructured data management, their comparison with traditional databases, and their growing adoption across industries. It highlights their importance in powering AI-driven applications such as personalization, recommendation systems, and vector search. The report also discusses the challenges enterprises face in adopting these technologies, the evolving supplier landscape, and the future of vector databases as they continue to be essential in digital transformation. Scope All industries and geographies Contents In this report, we examine: Vector databases against traditional databases Their role in generative AI implementations Their current adoption and supplier landscape The adoption challenges enterprises face Emerging trends in the vector database management system market The way forward with vectors

The mainframe services market is growing steadily due to enterprises’ evolving demands. As businesses undergo digital transformations, enterprises are reassessing their mainframe strategies, prioritizing integration with cloud platforms, and modernizing legacy applications. The shortage of skilled professionals proficient in mainframe technologies also drives the enterprise’s need to modernize. Thus, the demand for mainframe services outsourcing shows steady and positive growth across geographies and industries. Enterprises seek mainframe solutions that accelerate application modernization and deployment, leverage AI/ML and generative AI, reduce costs and technical debt, and transform their businesses. In this report, we examine the current global mainframe services market, including trends across industries, geographies, and service segments. Scope All industries and geographies This assessment is based on Everest Group’s annual RFI process for the calendar years 2023-2024, interactions with leading mainframe service providers, client reference checks, and an ongoing analysis of the mainframe services market Contents In this report, we: Examine the global mainframe services market Evaluate mainframe services trends and demand drivers Analyze providers’ offerings Membership(s) Cloud and Infrastructure Services Sourcing and Vendor Management

Rapid AI adoption is reshaping the enterprise technology landscape, driving businesses to seek solutions that enhance performance, streamline operations, and support innovation. Organizations seeking to harness AI are increasingly adopting hybrid AI models that offer flexibility, control, and cost efficiency. Lenovo is at the forefront of this movement with its Hybrid AI Advantage. The solution, developed in collaboration with NVIDIA, Intel, and VMware, delivers practical AI capabilities tailored to specific enterprise needs. The Hybrid AI Advantage offers a pre-integrated AI stack, edge-to-cloud compatibility, and the Lenovo AI Library with industry-specific templates for rapid AI deployment. It also enables enterprises to scale AI, ensuring smoother transitions to hybrid environments. In this report, we examine Lenovo’s market positioning, strategic partnerships, and challenges it faces in driving hybrid AI adoption. The report explores how Lenovo’s offerings empower organizations to simplify AI integration while prioritizing sustainability and social impact. It analyzes key hybrid AI adoption drivers and inhibitors. The report examines the platform’s capabilities, such as its pre-integrated AI stack and edge-to-cloud compatibility and improvement areas. It provides valuable insights for IT decision-makers to assess Lenovo’s AI strategy, strengths, and growth opportunities, focusing on hybrid cloud partnerships and balancing AI performance, compliance, and cost. Scope All industries and geographies This assessment is based on Everest Group’s review of Lenovo’s Hybrid AI Advantage solution Contents In this report, we examine: Offer an overview of the hybrid AI market, highlighting its key drivers and inhibitors Examine Lenovo’s positioning in the hybrid AI market Review Lenovo’s Hybrid AI Advantage Membership(s) Cloud and Infrastructure Services Sourcing and Vendor Management

Volatile macroeconomic conditions, intensifying competitive pressures, post-pandemic changes, and ever-evolving customer expectations have prompted enterprises to focus on efficiency, stakeholder experience, and growth. Enterprises are increasingly recognizing the need to reinvent and modernize themselves across the people, processes, and technology dimensions to achieve these objectives and are investing in various cloud modernization initiatives to enable business growth and achieve competitive advantage. However, as they progress on their modernization journeys, many enterprises are unable to realize the business impact of such initiatives due to a half-baked cloud modernization approach. They also face challenges in designing roadmaps and measuring and tracking the success of their cloud modernization initiatives. To achieve their long-term objectives and sustain differentiation, enterprises need to approach modernization in a well-rounded manner. In this viewpoint, we describe the constituents of an effective cloud modernization strategy – modernization of the foundational elements, a platform-centric approach to modernization, and modernization of the operating model. We also recommend an implementation roadmap and explore ways in which enterprises can ensure the success of their cloud modernization programs. A holistic cloud modernization approach across various IT components and a well-defined implementation strategy will help ensure success and maximize business impact. Scope All industries and geographies Contents In this viewpoint, we: Examine the need for enterprises to reinvent themselves to serve their aspirations Establish the case for enterprise modernization as a key lever for enterprise reinvention Explore how enterprises can leverage cloud modernization to achieve modernization List the constituents of an effective cloud modernization strategy – modernization of the foundational elements, a platform-centric approach to modernization, and modernization of the operating model Recommend an implementation roadmap and explore ways in which enterprises can ensure the success of their cloud modernization programs Emphasize the need for a holistic cloud modernization approach to help enterprises maximize the business impact from their modernization efforts Membership(s) Cloud and Infrastructure Services Outsourcing Excellence

In the continuously evolving cloud adoption landscape, enterprises are leveraging cloud services to enhance operational efficiency, foster business innovation, and accelerate organizational growth. Current economic headwinds have led to a more cautious approach to adoption, prompting enterprises to scrutinize their cloud modernization spend and emphasize cloud operations. Hybrid cloud and multicloud strategies are receiving significant attention as methods to enhance reliability and utilize the best-of-the-breed offerings from various cloud providers. Industry-specific cloud offerings, AI-backed cloud solutions, cloud sustainability, and product-centric operations are also gaining traction. European enterprises are primarily adopting cloud solutions to drive operational efficiencies and support business growth. The demand for sovereign, private, and hybrid cloud-hosted infrastructure is on the rise. Furthermore, enterprises are seeking AI-enabled automation and SRE-enabled operations to effectively manage their multicloud environments. As a result, Service Providers (SPs) are strengthening their partnerships with regional providers in the public and private cloud space to aid enterprises in their cloud adoption initiatives. They are investing in regional delivery centers to provide compliant and accelerated cloud transformation services. In this report, we assess 27 cloud SPs featured on the Cloud Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2023 – Europe and categorize them as Leaders, Major Contenders, and Aspirants based on their capabilities and offerings. Each provider profile offers a comprehensive picture of its operational overview, delivery presence, solutions on offer, investments, and market success. Scope All industries Geography: Europe The assessment is based on Everest Group’s annual RFI process for the calendar year 2023, interactions with leading cloud SPs, client reference checks, and an ongoing analysis of the cloud services market Contents In this report, we feature 27 cloud services provider profiles operating in Europe and include: A summary dashboard – market impact and vision and capability assessment Providers’ key strengths and limitations A general overview of providers’ cloud services business – vision, scope of services offered, and adoption across enterprise segments and geographies Key cloud services case studies from Europe An overview of SP’s cloud services investments, key solutions, and partnerships Membership(s) Cloud and Infrastructure Services Sourcing and Vendor Management

In the continuously evolving cloud adoption landscape, enterprises are leveraging cloud services to increase operational efficiency, enable business innovation, and accelerate organizational growth. As economic headwinds challenge organizations, they are strategically evaluating their cloud modernization investments while intensifying their efforts to optimize cloud operations. Adopting hybrid and multicloud strategies allows them to enhance reliability and leverage the best offerings from various cloud providers. Furthermore, the increased migration of data and applications to the cloud has placed a strong emphasis on security and regulatory compliance. Industry-specific cloud solutions are assisting enterprises in addressing their unique business requirements. They are also benefiting from AI-backed cloud solutions that empower them to gain actionable insights from their data. The increasing focus on cloud sustainability reflects their commitment to environmentally responsible practices. In the context of the North American market, the demand for enterprise cloud adoption is shifting from a primary focus on cost and efficiency to prioritizing business-focused growth and experience. Enterprises are actively seeking Service Providers (SPs) capable of delivering value through business-aligned strategies and best-of-the-breed solutions and accelerators. At the same time, SPs are focusing on strengthening their partnerships, both horizontally and vertically, with technology and platform providers to support enterprises in their cloud adoption endeavors In this report, we assess 32 cloud SPs featured on the Cloud Services PEAK Matrix® – North America and categorize them as Leaders, Major Contenders, and Aspirants based on their capabilities and offerings. The profiles offer a comprehensive picture of each provider through a snapshot of its operational overview, delivery presence, solutions on offer, investments, and market success. Scope All industries Geography: North America The assessment is based on Everest Group’s annual RFI process for the calendar year 2023, interactions with leading cloud SPs, client reference checks, and an ongoing analysis of the cloud services market Contents In this report, we feature profiles of 32 cloud service providers operating in North America and include: A summary dashboard – market impact and vision and capability assessment Providers’ key strengths and limitations A general overview of providers’ cloud services business – vision, scope of services offered, and adoption across enterprise segments and geographies Key cloud services case studies from North America An overview of SP’s cloud services investments, key solutions, and partnerships Membership(s) Cloud and Infrastructure Services Sourcing and Vendor Management

In the continuously maturing cloud adoption landscape, enterprises are leveraging cloud services to increase operational efficiency, enable business innovation, and accelerate organizational growth. There is a cautious approach to adoption due to the current economic headwinds, prompting enterprises to scrutinize their cloud modernization spend and focus on cloud operations. There is a strong focus on hybrid cloud and multi-cloud strategies as a way to enhance reliability and utilize the best-of-the-breed offerings across cloud providers. Industry-specific cloud offerings, AI-backed cloud solutions, cloud sustainability, and product-centric operations are also gaining traction. European enterprises are primarily adopting cloud to drive operational efficiencies and business growth. Demand for sovereign, private, and hybrid cloud-hosted infrastructure has been on the rise. Furthermore, enterprises are seeking AI-enabled automation and SRE-enabled operations to better manage their multi-cloud environments. As a result, Service Providers (SPs) are strengthening their horizontal- and vertical-focused partnerships with regional providers in the public and private cloud space to aid enterprises in their cloud adoption engagements. They are increasing investments in regional delivery centers to provide compliant and accelerated cloud transformation services. In this report, we assess 27 cloud SPs featured on Cloud Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2023 – Europe and categorize them as Leaders, Major Contenders, and Aspirants based on their capabilities and offerings. Scope All industries Geography: Europe The assessment is based on Everest Group’s annual RFI process for the calendar year 2023, interactions with leading cloud SPs, client reference checks, and an ongoing analysis of the cloud services market Contents In this report, we: Examine the market impact and vision and capability of 27 SPs focused on cloud services Study providers’ key strengths and limitations Evaluate enterprise sourcing considerations Membership(s) Cloud and Infrastructure Services Sourcing and Vendor Management

In the continuously maturing cloud adoption landscape, enterprises are leveraging cloud services to increase operational efficiency, enable business innovation, and accelerate organizational growth. As economic headwinds challenge organizations, they are strategically evaluating their cloud modernization investments while intensifying their focus on optimizing cloud operations. Adopting hybrid and multicloud strategies allows them to enhance reliability and utilize the best-of-the-breed offerings across cloud providers. Furthermore, moving more data and applications to the cloud has made security and regulatory compliance a primary focus area. Industry-specific cloud offerings are helping enterprises address unique business needs. They are also benefiting from AI-backed cloud solutions that empower them to gain actionable insights from their data. A growing emphasis on cloud sustainability reflects their commitment to environmentally responsible practices. As far as the North American market is considered, the demand for enterprise cloud adoption is shifting from a focus on cost and efficiency to driving business-focused growth and experience. Enterprises are actively seeking Service Providers (SPs) capable of delivering value through business-aligned strategies and best-of-the-breed solutions and accelerators. At the same time, SPs are focusing on strengthening their horizontal- and vertical-focused partnerships with technology and platform providers to aid enterprises in their cloud adoption engagements. In this report, we assess 32 cloud SPs featured on Cloud Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2023 – North America and categorize them as Leaders, Major Contenders, and Aspirants based on their capabilities and offerings. Scope All industries Geography: North America The assessment is based on Everest Group’s annual RFI process for the calendar year 2023, interactions with leading cloud SPs, client reference checks, and an ongoing analysis of the cloud services market Contents In this report, we: Examine the market impact and vision and capability of 32 SPs focused on cloud services Study providers’ key strengths and limitations Evaluate enterprise sourcing considerations Membership(s) Cloud and Infrastructure Services Sourcing and Vendor Management

The demand for technology services continues to remain strong, despite being in a recessionary period. However, the nature of these deals is evolving. This webinar offers service providers insights into the emerging themes, challenges, and growth pockets in the technology services market. Within technology services, this webinar deep dives into the top five demand themes – data and AI, cloud, experience, platforms, and security – driving growth for IT service providers in 2023. We have answered the following questions in this webinar: What are the unique themes driving enterprise consumption in cloud, data and AI, platforms, security, and interactive services, respectively? What are the prominent themes that will drive service provider growth? What should service providers do to gain higher wallet share?