This episode discusses the last day of VMware Explore 2025 conference, specifically addressing concerns about its future given declining attendance and changes within VMware under Broadcom's ownership.
It also highlights several key takeaways from the event, emphasizing VMware's strategic pivot towards the private cloud with VCF 9.0 as its core platform, boasting superior cost-efficiency, security, and control compared to public cloud alternatives. Furthermore, VCF 9.0 is positioned as an AI-native platform that enables private AI services and integrates with leading hardware ecosystems, such as NVIDIA and AMD.
While celebrating successful sessions and community interaction, it also details the significant downsizing of Explore in terms of attendees and exhibitors, attributing it to divestitures, pandemic-induced behavioral shifts, and the increasing maturity of VMware's products. Despite the uncertainty, the article concludes with indications from VMware that the event will indeed return in 2026.
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