My thoughts on day 2 at Explore on Tour in Frankfurt.
Explore on Tour Frankfurt, day 2: deep dives, a readiness check and our own cloud
Explore on Tour Frankfurt, day 1: rings, armor and a clean room
Key takeaways from day 1 at VMware Explore on Tour highlight the importance of aligning technology with business needs, with a strong emphasis on security, sustainability, and customer value.
My first Explore on Tour: how I prepare for Frankfurt
After almost twenty years of VMware events, from TSX in 2007 to Barcelona, Frankfurt is still a first for me: my first Explore on Tour. Two days instead of four, so I prepare differently. Here are my tips for before, during and after the event. And yes, the orange army is coming too.
Forget the 100 TB/s: three quiet Insight 2026 announcements that matter on Monday morning
Everyone wrote about NetApp Novus and its 100 TB/s. Watching NetApp Insight 2026 from home after ITQ's 25th birthday in Sitges, I went looking for the quiet announcements instead. Free VM migration with NetApp Shift, a console that runs in your own data center, and a free six-month scan of your data "attic" will matter more for most organisations on Monday morning.
From Norwegian Waterfalls to Information Overload
What does a 20-day Scandinavian road trip have in common with my work at ITQ? More than I expected. From changing routes and dependable infrastructure to standing underneath Norwegian waterfalls that reminded me of the flood of information customers receive from technology vendors. A reflection on finding the right route, filtering complexity and why I’m looking forward to doing exactly that again with our customers and colleagues.
