The Future of VMware — Insights from VMware Explore

Expedient: The Podcast

In this episode, AJ Kuftic, Field CTO at Expedient, and Doug Theis, Sales Director of National Strategy, break down the key takeaways from VMware Explore 2023. As Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware reshapes the virtualization landscape, many organizations are reevaluating their cloud strategies and infrastructure choices.

Join us as we dive into exclusive data from the event, where 45% of respondents are considering alternative hypervisors, while 41% plan to stay with VMware. AJ and Doug discuss the growing frustration over VMware’s new licensing model, the emergence of alternatives like Nutanix, and the future of VMware’s Cloud Foundation platform.

Whether you're a VMware user looking to optimize your current environment or exploring new solutions, this episode offers expert analysis, real-world customer stories, and practical advice on navigating these pivotal industry shifts.

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding VMware’s new direction and the impact of Broadcom’s acquisition.
• Insights from VMware Explore attendees on workload migration and cloud strategies.
• Expert analysis on the future of VMware, alternate hypervisors, and the risks of transition.
• How Expedient is helping organizations optimize workloads and make informed decisions about their cloud futures.