Sanjay Poonen, the co-founder and CEO of VMware, recently hosted a keynote address at an event for technology enthusiasts. The main focus of his presentation was on the company’s accomplishments in the field of virtualization over the past decade and its potential for future growth.
Poonen highlighted several key aspects of the corporation’s success, including innovation and customer satisfaction. He emphasized that these two factors are essential to achieving high growth and a powerful story. To illustrate this point, he discussed Skyline, a project aimed at providing customers with a proactive approach to supporting their essential infrastructure. The economic impact of this project has been significant over the last ten years, as evidenced by the company’s impressive revenue growth.
Poonen then shifted his attention to the cost savings associated with software-defined storage and networking. He presented a compelling “killer slide” that showcased the economic benefits of adopting a hybrid cloud model. This approach allows companies to take advantage of both on-premises infrastructure and cloud services, depending on their needs.
Next, Poonen shared some customer stories, including those from Vodafone and Rentokil. Vodafone discussed the progress they have made in implementing network function virtualization (NFV) and their ongoing research in the field of 5G technology. Rentokil, on the other hand, spoke about their use of Workspace One, a digital workspace solution that has significantly improved their mobile device management capabilities.
Poonen then brought in customers who have been focused on EUC (End-User Computing) solutions to discuss their experiences with Horizon and Airwatch deployments. The NHS Christie Group was the first to share their story, highlighting the critical importance of secure data access for healthcare professionals. Airbus followed with a case study of swapping out a fleet of BlackBerries using the power of Workspace One.
The event also featured an interview with Aaron Buley, who leads the Dell EMC HCI Technology Engineering team. In this segment, Poonen discussed the importance of community to him, Brian Graf, and Gina Minks. Finally, he took part in the vExpert Daily Panel, which can be viewed here.
Overall, Sanjay Poonen’s keynote address provided valuable insights into VMware’s accomplishments and future plans. The event offered a unique opportunity for attendees to learn from industry leaders and share their experiences with one another.