VMworld 2019 US Recap: Key Announcements and Highlights
VMworld 2019 US has come to a close, leaving behind a plethora of exciting announcements and memorable moments. As the dust settles, we take a closer look at some of the key highlights from the event.
Dell CEO Michael Dell and VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger kicked off the conference with a joint keynote, discussing the importance of digital transformation and how VMware and Dell are helping businesses navigate this journey. They announced several new solutions, including VMware Cloud on AWS, which enables organizations to run VMware workloads on Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure.
Another significant announcement was the unveiling of Project Monterey, a new initiative that aims to simplify and streamline the process of deploying and managing multi-cloud environments. This project is a collaborative effort between VMware and Dell, and it promises to make it easier for businesses to adopt cloud computing and modernize their IT infrastructure.
VMware also showcased several new products and features, including VMware Cloud Foundation, which provides a unified platform for deploying and managing cloud-native applications and traditional enterprise workloads. The company also announced VMware vSAN 7, the latest version of its software-defined storage solution, which offers improved performance, scalability, and security.
In addition to these announcements, VMworld 2019 US featured a variety of sessions, panels, and workshops that covered topics such as cloud computing, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and more. Attendees had the opportunity to learn from industry experts and network with peers from around the world.
One of the highlights of the event was the keynote address by Vijay Banga, technical fellow at FedEx Services, and David Boone, VMware’s senior director of product marketing for vSAN. They discussed their experience with vSAN and how it has helped FedEx modernize its IT infrastructure and improve operational efficiency.
Overall, VMworld 2019 US was a resounding success, with numerous exciting announcements and memorable moments. The event provided a valuable platform for industry experts to share their insights and showcase the latest technologies, and it offered attendees a unique opportunity to learn and network with peers from around the world. As the dust settles on this year’s VMworld, we look forward to seeing what the future holds for VMware and its partners in the ever-evolving world of technology.