theCUBE Pod Analysis: Navigating VMware Ecosystem Challenges And Strategic Shifts At VMware Explore
SiliconANGLE, Wednesday, August 28th, 2024
There are several interesting power dynamics currently at play in the industry, particularly around VMware ecosystem challenges. This year's VMware Explore event has been marked by the intersection of emerging technologies, such as generative AI and shifting strategies among industry giants.
This year's VMware Explore looks very different compared to years past. It's sparsely populated, but it represents the tip of the pyramid, according to Dave Vellante (pictured, right), chief analyst at theCUBE Research.
'The customers that I've talked to here are all investing in VCF. They're sort of what I would call the all-in or mostly-in customers that, basically, are running mission-critical applications on VMware,' Vellante said. 'The vibe is completely different.'