VMworld 2019: Fusion and Workstation Announcements
At VMworld 2019, Zongmin Li and I took to the stage to present our annual ‘What’s new in Fusion and Workstation’ session, where we share what we’ve been working on and look ahead on our roadmap a bit. In this session, we made some exciting announcements that we are thrilled to share with you.
First up, we have Fusion 11.5 and Workstation 15.5, which will be available as free updates for existing customers. These new versions bring significant performance enhancements, improved usability, and support for the latest operating systems and hardware.
One of the most anticipated features in Fusion 11.5 is the ability to run Linux applications directly on macOS without the need for a virtual machine. This feature, known as “Fusion Linux,” allows you to run your favorite Linux applications alongside your macOS apps, providing a seamless and integrated user experience.
In addition to Fusion Linux, we have also made significant improvements to the overall performance of Fusion 11.5. Our testing has shown that Fusion 11.5 offers up to 2x faster performance compared to the previous version, making it ideal for demanding applications such as gaming, video editing, and software development.
Workstation 15.5 also includes several exciting new features, including support for DirectX 12 and OpenCL 2.0. These advancements provide significant performance boosts for professional graphics workloads, such as 3D modeling, simulation, and visualization.
Another important announcement we made at VMworld is the expansion of our partnership with NVIDIA. As part of this partnership, we will be integrating NVIDIA’s Quadro RTX ray tracing technology into Fusion and Workstation, allowing users to take advantage of real-time ray tracing for more accurate and visually stunning graphics.
Finally, we are proud to announce that both Fusion 11.5 and Workstation 15.5 will support the latest operating systems, including macOS High Sierra and Windows 10 April 2018 Update. This ensures that our users can take advantage of the latest features and security updates from Apple and Microsoft.
In conclusion, we are thrilled to share these exciting announcements with the VMware community. With Fusion Linux, improved performance, and expanded partnerships with NVIDIA, we believe that Fusion 11.5 and Workstation 15.5 will provide our users with a more seamless, powerful, and integrated experience than ever before. We can’t wait for you to try them out!