Modernize Your Storage Strategy for the New Virtualization Era

The virtualization landscape is undergoing significant transformation — driven by shifts in licensing models, platform strategies, and increasing demands from AI and cybersecurity. These changes are prompting IT leaders to re-evaluate their infrastructure and storage strategies to stay agile, cost-effective, and future-ready. Join Enterprise Strategy Group Principal Analyst Simon Robinson in a thought-provoking discussion with NetApp experts Russell Fishman and Ken Jeras as they unpack what the new era of virtualization means for your storage approach. Together, they’ll explore how to modernize your storage strategy to meet the demands of today’s evolving virtualization landscape. In this session, you’ll gain insights into: • Top trends reshaping virtualization and their impact on IT infrastructure—with insights from analyst and real-world customer experiences • Proven strategies to modernize storage for virtualization success—featuring innovative technologies for block-optimized workloads • How intelligent data infrastructure delivers flexibility across VMware, cloud, and beyond—with customer use cases • Practical tips to future-proof your infrastructure investments—from customer success stories to expert-backed recommendations Meet the Speakers • Simon Robinson, Principal Analyst, Enterprise Strategy Group • Russell Fishman, Senior Director, Product Management, NetApp • Ken Jeras, Senior Solutions Architect, NetApp