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Data center certifications target newcomers, experts, and sustainability pros

Network World

As data centers evolve from traditional compute and storage facilities into AI powerhouses, the demand for qualified professionals continues to grow exponentially and salaries are high. The rise of AI, in particular, is dramatically reshaping the technology industry, and data centers are at the epicenter of the changes.

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5 alternatives to VMware vSphere virtualization platform

Network World

There are many alternatives for organizations unhappy with the direction that Broadcom is taking the VMware virtualization platform. And Azure Stack supports GPU partitioning, which DCIG says may emerge as prerequisites for enterprises seeking an alternative VMware vSphere solution. Heres a brief synopsis of each one: 1.

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VMware Explore 2024: Latest news and insights

Network World

Coming up: VMware Explore Barcelona, Fira Gran Via November 4-7, 2024 VMware Explore 2024 attendees saw an emphasis on private AI and cloud repatriation as key strategies for enterprises. VMware Explore 2024 Broadcom bolsters VMware Cloud Foundation Nov.

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Broadcom launches VMware Tanzu Data Services

Network World

Broadcom on Tuesday released VMware Tanzu Data Services, a new “advanced service” for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), at VMware Explore Barcelona. VMware Tanzu for MySQL: “The classic web application backend that optimizes transactional data handling for cloud native environments.” Is it comprehensive?

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Is VMware really becoming the new mainframe?

CIO Business Intelligence

In the wake of Broadcoms acquisition of VMware, many CIOs have considered whether to drop VMware from their IT portfolios. The comparison of VMware to mainframes started as a bit of a joke for Gartner vice president analyst Michael Warrilow but the analogy holds up, to a point, he says. at market close on Feb.

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Thinking of moving off VMware? Gartner tallies cost of large-scale VMware migration

Network World

Broadcoms $61 billion acquisition of VMware caused quite a stir in the technology industry and continues to prompt VMware customers to consider alternatives. Related coverage Broadcom distrust drives sales for VMware competition Aug.

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Nutanix CEO sees multi-year opportunity after Broadcom’s VMware acquisition

CIO Business Intelligence

Historically, data center virtualization pioneer VMware was seen as a technology leader, but recent business changes have stirred consternation since its acquisition by Broadcom in late 2023. Industry changes and fallout from disgruntled Broadcom VMware customers have been widely reported.

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