FROM THE EDITORS VIRTUAL DESK
As we approach VMworld in Barcelona I would like to remind all TAM customers that there is much on offer specifically for you at this event. One of the most popular and anticipated sessions is always TAM day. This is an entire day dedicated to our TAM customers and provides a very specific opportunity for our select customers to get a much more personal experience at VMworld and interact with VMware executives and experts. Coupled with this is the TAM Customer Central (TCC) area which is another opportunity for TAM customers to get access to exclusive content and further network with VMware and their peers. These are 2 great opportunities afforded to our TAM Program customers and definitely worthwhile attending.
Have a successful week and I look forward to speaking to you again next week.
Virtually Yours
Neil Isserow
Staff TAM, Team Lead
San Francisco, CA
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