VMware Explore 2024 stands to be a pivotal event for IT professionals who are navigating a rapidly evolving technological landscape. Attendees can expect to delve deep into the latest innovations in cloud infrastructure, applications and network security that are shaping the industry. AI will also be a major theme — from generative AI to automation to AI-driven operations and security.
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But the anticipation only starts there. Broadcom announced its intent to acquire VMWare more than two years ago and closed the acquisition last November. However, the buzz has hardly died down. Overarching concerns regarding the impact of Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware still abound. While the conference promises to showcase the combined strengths of both companies, concerns over pricing, licensing and the direction of VMware products are likely to dominate discussions.
Attendees will be eager to understand how the integration will affect their existing investments, what new offerings will emerge, and whether the acquisition will ultimately benefit or hinder their IT strategies. As the industry grapples with these uncertainties, VMware Explore 2024 takes on added significance as a platform to help customers chart their tech roadmap.
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Source:: Network World