Our exclusive fireside chat is designed for IT leaders who want to unlock the full potential and greatly lower the cost of their VMware environments. With experts from Broadcom, IBM, Akasia and GlassHouse Systems, we’ll delve into the best strategies and solutions for evolving your VMware ecosystem in a rapidly changing landscape.
What will be discussed:
- Navigating Post-Acquisition Choices: Understand the impact of Broadcom’s acquisition and learn about the top options available to maximize your VMware investments moving forward.
- A VMware-Friendly Cloud in Action: Discover what a truly VMware-Hybrid private cloud environment looks like operationally, including insights into optimized cloud setups that facilitate seamless scalability, efficiency, and compatibility.
- Proven TCO Savings Models: Our experts will showcase robust Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) savings models that demonstrate the financial impact of VMware on IBM Cloud. With the highest return on investment, VMware on IBM Cloud allows customers to lower operational costs while maintaining flexibility and resilience. Learn how to apply these savings models to your organization for measurable results and long-term cost efficiency.
Why attend?
This fireside chat offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from industry experts at the forefront of VMware and Cloud technologies. Whether you’re evaluating how to adapt your current VMware environment or exploring new solutions, this session will provide actionable insights to help you drive value, innovation, and security in your it operations.
IBM Speaker: Juan Dos Santos, Technical Program Lead
Juan Dos Santos is a Cum Laude graduate of the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering and a minor in Sales Engineering. Currently, he serves as a Technical Program Lead for IBM's Cloud Partner Ecosystem, where he shapes technical strategy, leads enablement initiatives, and engages partners to guide clients across key cloud initiatives such as VMware, PowerVS, and Watsonx. Outside of work, Juan enjoys weightlifting, snowboarding, playing pickleball, and traveling.