The Qumulo Distributed Global Namespace and Filesystem is designed to streamline data management across diverse storage environments, supporting a range of applications from data analytics to archival storage. With its scalable architecture, Qumulo allows enterprises to manage billions of files with ease, ensuring high performance and accessibility regardless of geographical distribution. This solution is particularly beneficial in environments requiring rapid access to large datasets, facilitating efficiency and collaboration across global teams. Read more in this LinkedIn Pulse article by Alastair Cooke following Qumulo’s presentation at Cloud Field Day 21.
Platform9 Rolls out New Solution Aimed at Upleveling Virtualized Infrastructure On-Premises to “Developer-Friendly Environment”
In a recent article by Sulagna Saha, we learn about Platform9’s latest innovation, which is designed to transform on-premises virtualized infrastructure into environments that are more conducive to developers’ needs. This new solution focuses on enhancing productivity through streamlined workflows and modern tools that cater to the evolving demands of software development. Emphasizing a shift towards a developer-friendly approach, Platform9 aims to deliver efficiency and scalability, making on-premises infrastructure as agile and manageable as cloud services. Read all of Sulagna’s Cloud Field Day 21 coverage at CloudNativeNow!
Platform9 Delivers On-Premises Private Cloud as a Service
Alastair Cooke discusses Platform9’s innovative approach to simplifying cloud infrastructure by offering an on-premises private cloud as a service. This model combines the convenience of cloud computing with the security and control of on-premise solutions, catering especially to organizations wanting to leverage cloud capabilities while retaining their data onsite. Platform9’s service underscores a significant shift in how companies can now approach their IT infrastructure, emphasizing flexibility and efficiency without the complexities traditionally associated with private cloud deployments. Read more coverage of Cloud Field Day 21 on The Futurum Group website.
VMware Drives Its Infrastructure Modernization Initiative With VCF 5.2, Featuring Easy Integration With vSphere Environments
Sulagna Saha discusses VMware’s latest infrastructure modernization efforts with the release of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 5.2. The update notably features seamless integration capabilities with existing vSphere environments, enhancing flexibility and scalability for enterprise IT systems. This strategic enhancement aims to simplify management and accelerate the deployment of virtual workloads, aligning with VMware’s goal of strengthening cloud infrastructure efficiencies. Read more coverage of Cloud Field Day at CloudNativeNow!
Freedom of Choice and Fewer Barriers: Qumulo’s Data Platform Covers New Grounds
Sulagna Saha discusses Qumulo’s extensive data platform, highlighting its emphasis on providing freedom of choice and reducing barriers in data management. She explains how Qumulo is expanding its reach by integrating new features designed to enhance scalability and operational flexibility. This strategy, she notes, strategically positions Qumulo to better meet the evolving needs of enterprises grappling with large-scale data handling. Read more coverage of Cloud Field Day 21 on CloudNativeNow!
Platform9 Launches Private Cloud Director
On the Gestalt IT Rundown, Stephen Foskett reported on Platform9’s release of their new product, Private Cloud Director. This solution provides enterprises with a seamless way to manage private cloud resources, aiming to simplify cloud infrastructure operations. Private Cloud Director is positioned to enhance scalability and provide robust management tools for diverse IT environments. Watch this video, inspired by Platform9’s presentation at Cloud Field Day 21, to learn more!
Techstrong Gang – October 29, 2024
Stephen Foskett appeared on the October 29 episode of Techstrong Gang, focusing on the news from Cloud Field Day 21. He discusses the advancements in cloud technologies presented by VMware, Platform9, and Qumulo, highlighting by VMware’s strategies post-Broadcom acquisition discussed by CMO Prashant Shenoy, targeting core enterprise needs. Platform9 demonstrated its value proposition for smaller companies, and Qumulo, under the leadership of new CEO Douglas Gourlay, concentrated on enhancing AI-driven data storage solutions. Watch the entire episode at Techstrong TV!
Nature Abhors a Vacuum
Maciej Lelusz emphasizes the critical importance of proactive engagement and leadership in effectively filling gaps and addressing unmet needs within organizations. He argues that nature’s tendency to abhor a vacuum applies equally to the corporate and technological environments, where inaction can lead to missed opportunities and weakened strategic positions. Lelusz encourages leaders to step forward, innovate, and drive change to ensure their teams and operations remain at the forefront of industry advancements and success. Read more in this LinkedIn Pulse article following the VMware presentation at Cloud Field Day 21.
VMware #CFD21 Presentations
Nathaniel Bennett delves into VMware’s latest advancements presented at Cloud Field Day 21 in his analysis. He highlights the improvements in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), such as enhanced cluster consolidation and seamless migration facilitated by SDDC Manager and HCX. Bennett also explores the new deployment and monitoring enhancements brought by Aria Operations and the strategic integration of Kubernetes within VCF. Read more in this third article by Bennett inspired by the VMware by Broadcom presentation from Cloud Field Day 21.
What do you think of Qumulo’s Cloud Data Platform?
In a recent video hosted on LinkedIn, Jon Myer engaged delegates from Cloud Field Day 21, including Stephen Foskett, Maciej Lelusz, Ken Nalbone, and Jack Poller, to gather their insights and opinions on the Qumulo Cloud Data Platform. The discussion aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the platform’s capabilities and performance through expert perspectives. Watch Jon’s reaction videos on LinkedIn!
What do you think of VMware Cloud Foundation?
In this video, Jon Myer asks the Cloud Field Day 21 delegates for their opinion on VMware Cloud Foundation. Watch for more video coverage by Jon on LinkedIn!
The VCF Go-To-Market We Needed From Broadcom a Year Ago.
Ken Nalbone emphasizes the importance of Broadcom’s recent strategic initiatives concerning VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). He believes earlier action could have better aligned Broadcom with market demands and technological trends, optimizing their positioning in the competitive landscape. Read more in this LinkedIn Pulse article inspired by the VMware by Broadcom presentation at Cloud Field Day 21.
VCF Platform Overview
Nathaniel Bennett provides a comprehensive analysis of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), noting its suitability for enterprise-level customers with complex IT needs, while recognizing that its extensive features may be excessive for smaller companies. In his assessment, Bennett suggests that VCF’s design relies heavily on the assumption that users are developing custom applications, potentially overlooking those primarily managing standard software environments. Read more in this article, inspired by the VMware by Broadcom presentation at Cloud Field Day 21.
What do you think of Platform9’s Private Cloud Director?
Jon Myer considers Platform9’s Private Cloud Director in his latest video, highlighting its potential to streamline cloud management for businesses. In conversation with fellow Cloud Field Day 21 delegates, Myer sees the impact of the platform, notably its ability to deliver a simplified and scalable cloud infrastructure. Watch this LinkedIn video for their thoughts!
Qumulo – Cloud Data Platform
Nathaniel Bennett discusses the capabilities of the Qumulo Cloud Data Platform, emphasizing its strategic role in managing data growth and enhancing data durability. He outlines how the platform enables effortless data movement across different environments, including on-prem and cloud settings, through Qumulo Nexus, which consolidates multiple storage solutions into a single user interface. Read more in this article, inspired by the Qumulo presentation at Cloud Field Day 21.
BCOM/VMware – Private Cloud
Nathaniel Bennett discusses the relationship between VMware and Broadcom, focusing on the post-acquisition changes aimed at streamlining VMware’s software licensing into a single product framework. This initiative is expected to grant customers increased control over their private cloud configurations, extending beyond traditional on-premises data centers to include various cloud services. Read more in this article, inspired by the VMware by Broadcom presentation at Cloud Field Day 21.
Transformation pendulum
In this article, Maciej Lelusz discusses the complexities and challenges inherent in organizational change and transformation, focusing particularly on processes like digital transformation, cloud migration, and DevOps adoption. It portrays these changes not merely as strategies for advancing technology or business practices, but primarily as essential reactions to inherent messes within an organization. These changes, which often involve acknowledging and confronting deeply rooted issues, lead to both technological adjustments and significant shifts in personnel. Read more in this LinkedIn Pulse article, inspired by a delegate roundtable discussion at Cloud Field Day 21.
Platform9 Private Cloud Director
Nathaniel Bennett reacts to the introduction of Platform9 Private Cloud Director. This promising solution for enterprises looking to transition away from VMware, especially in light of the increasing costs linked to Broadcom, offers the ability to construct virtualization clusters, handle Kubernetes, and refine networking operations, with a strong emphasis on facilitating flexible application migration while preserving database integrity. Read more in this article, which followed the Platform9 presentation at Cloud Field Day 21.
Platform9 Releases Private Cloud Director. Enables Virtual Machine Migration from VMware to OpenStack En-Masse.
Ken Nalbone reports on Platform9’s latest launch, the Private Cloud Director, which significantly enhances cloud infrastructure management by allowing seamless virtual machine migration from VMware environments to OpenStack. This new solution supports bulk operations, facilitating large-scale migrations efficiently and reducing the complexity typically associated with such processes. Private Cloud Director positions Platform9 as a key player in simplifying cloud transitions and expanding OpenStack adoption in diverse IT landscapes. Read more in this LinkedIn Pulse article inspired by the Platform9 presentation at Cloud Field Day 21.
There are Too Many Clouds
Public Cloud computing is a large part of enterprise IT alongside on-premises computing. Many organizations that had a cloud-first approach and are now gaining value from on-premises private clouds and seeing their changing business needs leading to changing cloud use. This episode of the Tech Field Day podcast delves into the complexity of multiple cloud providers and features Maciej Lelusz, Jack Poller, Justin Warren, and host Alastair Cooke, all attendees at Cloud Field Day. The awareness of changing business needs is causing some re-thinking of how businesses use cloud platforms, possibly moving away from using cloud vendor specific services to bare VMs. VMs are far simpler to move from one cloud to another, or between public cloud and private cloud platforms. Over time, the market will speak and if there are too many cloud providers, we will see mergers, acquisitions or failures of smaller specialized cloud providers. In the meantime, choosing where to put which application for the best outcome can be a challenge for businesses.
