VMware Explore Barcelona 2023, the industry’s premier multi-cloud event, was held November 7-10, 2023. The event featured a wide range of announcements and updates from VMware, including new products, services, and partnerships.
Here are some of the top announcements from VMware Explore Barcelona 2023:
Adopting a “Cloud Smart” Approach
Enterprises are on a quest to accelerate innovation, and VMware is there to lend a helping hand. The focus is on providing flexibility and choice across multiple clouds, with the aim of turning the challenges of multi-cloud complexity into opportunities. At the heart of this transformation is the commitment to empower customers with generative AI, a move amplified by strategic partnerships and collaborative initiatives.
Generative AI: Unleashing the Potential
The potential of generative AI is vast, but unlocking it requires a delicate balance between innovation and data privacy. VMware is making strides in this arena with new initiatives and expanded partnerships. One notable collaboration is with Intel, resulting in the introduction of VMware Private AI. This collaborative effort harnesses the power of VMware Cloud Foundation and Intel’s AI software kit, processors, and hardware accelerators to boost AI performance.
Moreover, the collaboration between IBM and VMware brings IBM watsonx to on-premises environments, providing clients with the tools to combine VMware Private AI and Red Hat OpenShift for fast and transparent generative AI capabilities.
Modernizing the Multi-Cloud Enterprise
At VMware Explore Europe, the company unveiled offerings designed to empower customers in modernizing, optimizing, and better protecting applications, operations, and data across any cloud. Highlights include the introduction of VMware Data Services Manager, enabling consistent and secure management of data services on VMware Cloud. Additionally, advancements in VMware Cloud Foundation cater to the needs of modern AI/ML and generative AI workloads.
The announcement of Google Cloud AlloyDB Omni as the first third-party PostgreSQL-compatible database integrated with VMware Cloud Foundation opens new possibilities for users. VMware Intelligent Threat Detection, VMware Live Recovery, and the expansion of VMware Sovereign Cloud further strengthen the company’s commitment to comprehensive security and data services.
Edge Innovations for Simplification and Security
Enterprises and Communication Service Providers are on the lookout for ways to simplify, secure, and modernize their edge environments. VMware answers the call with new innovations, including VMware Edge Cloud Orchestrator telemetry capabilities, Intelligent Assist for VMware Software-Defined Edge, and collaborations with Microsoft and Symantec to bolster security using generative AI.
Empowering and Securing the Hybrid Workforce
VMware doesn’t stop at infrastructure and cloud solutions; it extends its focus to the workforce. Through the Anywhere Workspace platform, VMware introduces advanced automation capabilities and third-party integrations. The enhancements include next-gen Mac management, Hub Health, and expanded Workspace ONE integration with Intel, forming a self-healing and self-securing autonomous workspace.
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