VMware Explore 2022 Barcelona: A Recap of Innovation and Partnership
VMware Explore 2022 Barcelona, held from November 7 – 10, 2022, at Fira Gran Via, brought together over 9,000 attendees from the EMEA region, exceeding the initially planned capacity of 6,000 [SoftwareOne]. The event focused on immersive, multi-cloud experiences, offering over 900 sessions, including deep dives, hands-on labs, and keynotes for developers, and operators. The core theme revolved around streamlining developer experiences and DevOps practices to create a more flexible and less complex cloud environment.
Key Highlights and Focus Areas
VMware Explore 2022 Barcelona centered on the evolving landscape of multi-cloud and edge architecture. Sessions explored how to optimize cloud functionality, providing more options and reducing complexity for businesses. The event featured 5 solution keynotes, 101 breakout sessions, 3 VMware {code} theater sessions, 34 meet the expert roundtables, and 6 Design with Us interactive sessions [VMware Explore 2022 Europe Day 2 Recap].
Strategic Partnerships on Display
Several key partnerships were highlighted at the event. Capgemini showcased its collaborative projects with VMware, combining VMware’s technology with Capgemini’s industry expertise. At booth #629, Capgemini demonstrated solutions in SD-WAN and Intelligent 5G RAN, offering demos and collateral for businesses [VMware Explore 2022 Europe Day 2 Recap]. A breakout session, “Deploy a Simplified and Resilient Disaster Recovery: Capgemini Success Story,” featured speakers from both Capgemini and VMware, Emmanuel Bernard and Farouk Ayad respectively.
Microsoft’s Integration with VMware
Microsoft also had a significant presence at VMware Explore 2022 Barcelona, building on their collaboration showcased at the San Francisco event. Microsoft representatives hosted several sessions focused on Azure integration with VMware environments, including a keynote by Jeff Woolsey, Principal PM Manager at Microsoft, detailing how to transform on-prem VMware workloads using Microsoft Azure [Microsoft Tech Community]. Sessions covered topics such as addressing end-of-support for various technologies, utilizing VMware skills in the cloud, and modernizing hybrid work with Azure Virtual Desktop and Horizon Cloud [Microsoft Tech Community].
McLaren and VMware: A Unique Collaboration
VMware partnered with McLaren, featuring a show car display, F1 simulators, and a digital racing game at VMware Stand #315. Participants had the opportunity to compete for a LEGO F1 race car set, reinforcing the event’s theme of innovation and speed in a multi-cloud world [VMware Explore 2022 Europe Day 2 Recap].
VMware Explore 2022 Barcelona served as a crucial platform for industry leaders to connect, share insights, and demonstrate the latest advancements in cloud technology and strategic partnerships.