As part of our annual #predictions series for 2021, VMblog (https://vmblog.com) asked a number of different industry experts to share their thoughts about the new year. In episode 4, we hear from these experts: Steven Mih, co-founder & CEO, Ahana; Bruno Andrade, CEO, Shipa; Anil Inamdar, VP & Head of Consulting, Instaclustr; Tim Doiron, Sr. Director of Marketing, Infinera; Matt Wallace, CTO, Faction; and Glen Kosaka, VP of Product Management, NeuVector. Watch as these experts talk about their predictions and share their thoughts around the future of technology within the IT industry. [0:34] Listen in as Mih of Ahana talks about the continued rise of the use of data lakes will see more data driven companies leverage open source engines for analytics and AI. [2:24] Watch as Andrade of Shipa makes his predictions around Kubernetes as a technology to take more of a back seat. Read more of their predictions in this article: https://vmblog.com/archive/2021/01/13/shipa-io-2021-predictions-kubernetes-goes-invisible-ops-goes-distributed-and-infrastructure-gets-easier.aspx#.YAS4xhZMHho [3:16] Don't miss these two predictions from Inamdar of Instaclustr as he talks about companies becoming increasingly more comfortable adopting open source data technologies, and why companies will enlist open source Apache Kafka to power their applications. Read more in this 2021 prediction article from Instaclustr: https://vmblog.com/archive/2021/01/07/instaclustr-2021-predictions-open-source-in-2021-open-core-wanes-as-license-fees-get-ever-more-difficult-to-justify.aspx#.YAS46xZMHho [4:20] Listen as Doiron of Infinera explains why 2021 will be the year when open and disaggregated becomes an expectation for service providers. And also read this Infinera 2021 predictions article: https://vmblog.com/archive/2020/12/10/infinera-2021-predictions-optical-networking-a-year-of-hope-covid-ripples-800g-open-disaggregated-and-multipoint-optics.aspx#.YAS5DxZMHho [6:40] Hear why Wallace of Faction says that in 2021, multi-cloud becomes a must. Taking advantage of services, innovation and agility across multiple clouds is going to become the norm. [8:07] Watch as Kosaka of NeuVector makes a couple of predictions on the cloud native tech front. What's happening with container pipeline and infrastructure automation? Want more? Read this NeuVector prediction article for 6 things to expect. https://vmblog.com/archive/2021/01/07/neuvector-2021-predictions-forecasting-container-security-in-2021-6-things-to-expect.aspx#.YAS5ORZMHho You can also read hundreds of prediction articles for 2021 from various industry experts across the board, here: https://vmblog.com/archive/tags/Prediction+2021/default.aspx ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOW0uajT9Ao

Jeff Klaus, GM for Data Center Solutions at Intel, gives a video interview with VMblog.com to discuss green initiatives are how they are changing the way data centers operate. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC4bGtObhpA

VMblog speaks with Jason Smith of Liquidware during the IGEL DISRUPT 2020 event in Nashville, TN. Jason Smith talks about the path that Liquidware has taken to help its customers onboard their next generation desktop. That has evolved from VDI to cloud based desktops and native Windows Virtual Desktops (WVD). They help with assessment, move user profiles or user personas over, and deliver applications with a zero downtime migration. Jason also talks about how Liquidware partners and works with IGEL. Liquidware's agent is now fully integrated into the IGEL firmware, which allows them to see the last mile of the end point. Watch and learn more! https://vmblog.com ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXZG_DCqIwM

DISRUPT is back. Bigger, better and braver than ever before. And this year, they are saying YES. YES to the single most important EUC event of the year - bringing together the leading disruptors of the EUC universe. The event is in Nashville, TN, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center Nashville. In this exclusive VMblog video interview, we speak with Aaron Addison, Strategic Alliances Manager at LG Electronics, about their latest hardware offerings for the end-user computing (EUC) market. Aaron shares insights on LG's innovative display solutions, including monitors, all-in-one PCs, and Thin Clients, and how they are partnering with IGEL, a world leader in software-defined endpoint management, to provide seamless and secure EUC experiences. LG Electronics is known for its high-quality displays, and their EUC solutions are no exception. With a range of options designed to meet the needs of modern businesses, LG's hardware provides users with stunning visuals and reliable performance, whether working from the office or remotely. During the interview, Aaron discusses the key features and benefits of LG's hardware solutions, including their energy efficiency, ergonomic design, and ease of use. He also shares insights on LG's partnership with IGEL and how they are working together to provide cutting-edge EUC solutions to businesses of all sizes. As the EUC market continues to evolve, LG Electronics remains committed to providing hardware solutions that meet the needs of modern businesses. Whether it's improving productivity, reducing energy consumption, or enhancing user experiences, LG is dedicated to helping organizations achieve their goals and stay ahead of the competition. Don't miss this exclusive interview with Aaron Addison and learn more about the latest hardware offerings from LG Electronics for the EUC market. Stay informed about the latest trends and technologies and discover how LG and IGEL are transforming the EUC landscape. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijpTKq1Nu4g